Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is commonly considered a childhood issue, but adults can develop it as well. The most common cause of amblyopia in adults is a childhood onset that was never treated or resolved. This means the person had amblyopia as a child, but it either wasn’t diagnosed or properly treated. As […]
If you or a loved one has myopia (nearsightedness), it’s natural to wonder whether your vision might improve as you get older. After all, many aspects of our health evolve with age—could eyesight be one of them? The short answer is: Myopia typically does not improve with age. Instead, it stabilizes or may continue to […]
If you’ve noticed that your vision has become blurry, hazy, or dim, the problem might not be your glasses. These changes could point to cataracts—a common condition that affects many people as they age. Cataracts often develop slowly, making early symptoms like blurry vision, sensitivity to light, faded colours, and poor night vision easy to […]
Broken blood vessels on the eye can result from eye disease or injury. It may also be caused by increased blood pressure. Although the condition may not affect your sight, patients should still contact us for emergency eye care. It’s better to be cautious to protect your eye health. […]
Virtual reality headsets don’t cause direct damage to your eyes, though they can cause eye fatigue and other symptoms if not used in moderation, and young children may be more susceptible. […]
Just as high blood pressure can adversely impact various parts of our body, especially the heart, high eye pressure can likewise spell trouble for our eyes, amplifying the risk of numerous complications. High eye pressure happens when the fluid in your eye doesn’t drain properly, causing a buildup that can put stress on the optic […]
Your child’s eyes are constantly going to be growing and developing. It’s completely natural—it’s a part of growing up. Sometimes, they might deal with some irritation or discomfort due to these changes. While eye drops can help them find relief, proper care is essential to keeping their eyes safe. There are plenty of child-safe eye […]
Your eyes are unique, and they’re more complicated than most people think. Because of their complexity, they’re also vulnerable to all kinds of potential eye conditions and diseases. Fortunately, modern technology is making it easier than ever to detect these conditions before they cause any problems. And one such piece of technology? Something called “OCT […]
When things start to look blurry, it’s a problem. Vision problems can develop due to all kinds of underlying factors. However, for adults, there are 3 common causes: myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia. But what do these mean, and what’s the difference between them? Each of these is a refractive error. Typically, the differences are: While […]
Cataracts can make everyday tasks harder. From reading to driving, vision problems can be more than just inconvenient—they can significantly affect your quality of life. Conditions like cataracts are extremely common, so how do you recognize them? What are the first signs of cataracts? In their early stages, cataracts typically cause blurriness, cloudy spots, and […]
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