Battling dry eye can feel like an endless struggle, and it leaves many people searching constantly for a solution. Amidst the plethora of remedies and treatments available, one option that has recently gained increasing attention is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment. This approach, originally developed for dermatological purposes, has been adapted to address the underlying […]
If you’ve ever experienced a burning sensation in your eyes that just won’t go away, you’ve likely had dry eye disease. This common condition often leads to visible redness, burning sensations, and overall irritation. Fortunately, your optometrist can help! With dry eye therapy, you can find relief from dry eye symptoms, and your optometrist can […]
If you’ve had difficulty focusing on distant objects for most of your life without the help of your glasses, you probably have myopia. It’s an extremely common refractive error that makes it difficult to focus on distant objects without the help of a pair of glasses or contacts. Fortunately, your optometrist can help treat this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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