You can tell if your lens is still in your eye by looking for the tint on the edge of your lens. If your lens is stuck in your eye, other signs it’s still there include redness and eye irritation. […]
There are actions you can take to help unclog your meibomian glands and improve your eye health. These include:
Using warm compresses
Cleansing the eyes daily with a mild cleaner
Changing your diet
Increasing water intake
Removing makeup
Trying alternative treatments like IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy, and radio frequency. […]
Regularly scheduled eye exams are the best way to make sure that your eye floaters aren’t dangerous. […]
Have you ever felt like your eyelids are itchy, inflamed, or irritated? If so, you might have blepharitis—a common eye condition that causes inflammation and irritation around your eyelids. While it’s treatable with the help of your optometrist many people find themselves wondering: is blepharitis contagious
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Fortunately, the answer is no. […]
We’re often asked questions about children’s eye exams, so we’re going to address some frequently asked questions in this blog, including:
-A child’s first exam and frequency after that
-Signs your child needs an exam
-Cost of a child’s eye exam in BC
-What to expect during and how to prepare for your child’s eye exam […]
Our eyes are the windows to our soul, so we must look after them with annual eye exams. Eye exams are a crucial aspect of our general wellness. They make it possible to diagnose eye disorders and vision correction, but they also enable the discovery of additional medical conditions. Adults should have an eye exam […]
Did you know that having diabetes can affect your eye health? Eye doctors carefully work with patients who have diabetes to support their overall health, including tracking the development of any eye disorders and assisting in developing a strategy to maintain healthy vision for life. A diabetic eye exam is a check-up for those with […]
If you have dry eyes, you may be looking for any solution to your symptoms. Thankfully, your eye doctor has several tools available to treat dry eyes and improve your quality of life. There are many ways to relieve dry eyes, including artificial tears, prescription eye drops, lifestyle changes, eyelid hygiene, and in-office treatments. You […]
If your optometrist identifies a vision problem during your eye exam, may require glasses to treat the problem or to help you see clearly. It can be easy to assume getting glasses is a one-step process if you’ve never had them before. However, there are many factors to consider when finding the right glasses, from […]
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that affects millions of people every day. It’s characterized by a gritty, burning, or sandy sensation in the eyes that causes irritation and discomfort, and if left untreated, it can cause a hindrance to your day-to-day life. However, there are many ways to treat your dry eye syndrome, […]
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