If you’re tired of dealing with uncomfortable dry eye symptoms, we may have a solution. Dry eye is characterized by a lack of sufficient lubrication on the surface of the eye, which can cause irritation, redness, and even blurred vision. Fortunately, advances in eye care have resulted in the development of an exciting treatment called […]
Is Vision Therapy Covered by OHIP?
Your visual system is about more than clear eyesight. Eye exams are crucial to keep your vision sharp and protect your eyes from diseases, but sometimes your vision requires more specialized treatment, like vision therapy. One of the common questions that people ask about vision therapy is whether it is covered by OHIP (Ontario Health […]
Why Do I Keep Waking Up With Dry Eye?
Waking up to a new day should be a refreshing experience, but for some of us, it’s anything but. Imagine rubbing the sleep from your eyes only to find them dry, scratchy, and uncomfortable. So you’re probably asking yourself, “Why does this happen? Why do I keep waking up with dry eyes?” Dry eye disease […]
When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a common vision condition that often develops in childhood, where one eye has weaker vision than the other. Timely diagnosis with routine children’s eye exams can help promote healthy vision development in children. But when is it too late to treat lazy eye? While the optimal time for treating lazy […]
Types & Prevalence of Binocular Vision Dysfunction in Concussion Patients
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can affect people of all ages. While most concussions are mild and resolve within a few weeks, some individuals may develop persistent symptoms affecting their daily functioning, including vision problems requiring vision therapy. One study showed that 62% of concussion patients with oculomotor problems experienced […]
What Conditions Can Vision Therapy Treat?
Vision therapy aims to strengthen the connection between the eyes and brain and improve your visual skills. Vision therapy is designed by a trained optometrist or vision therapist to suit your specific needs—but what conditions exactly can vision therapy treat? Vision therapy can be an excellent way to address problems caused by lazy eye or […]
What to Expect at a Pediatric Eye Exam
Children’s eye exams serve a similar purpose as an adult’s eye exam at their root—to help maintain healthy eyes and clear vision. But the focus is typically on eye conditions or diseases common in children as opposed to age-related conditions more common in adults. Astigmatism, nearsightedness (myopia), crossed eyes, and lazy eye are all common […]
What Is IPL for Dry Eye & How Does It Work?
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition affecting millions of Canadians every year. Best characterized by a dry, gritty, or burning sensation on the surface of your eyes, this condition can interfere with your visual needs and cause feelings of frustration in your everyday life. Fortunately, there are options available for dry eye treatment—like through […]
Myopia vs. Hyperopia: Symptoms & Treatment
When it comes to vision problems, myopia and hyperopia are relatively common conditions. But not everyone knows how these 2 vision conditions are different or what the symptoms and treatment options are for myopia and hyperopia. Both myopia and hyperopia can cause blurry vision at different distances—myopia can make it more difficult to see things […]
Do I Need Neurolens Glasses?
Are you tired of dealing with headaches, neck pain, and eye strain? As it turns out, eye misalignment could be to blame. It’s more common than you may think, with at least 2 out of 3 people experiencing eye misalignment, often caused by digital eye strain. And as we spend more and more time on […]