Too much rubbing could damage your eyes, worsen existing conditions like glaucoma, and increase your risk of getting an eye infection. […]
Is Rubbing Your Eyes Bad for You?
How to Prevent an Eye Infection
Just like the common cold, eye infections can happen to anyone. From shopping carts, door handles, and other everyday items, you can pick up bacteria and germs that can make their way into your eyes. Preventing eye infections takes positive hygiene practices, like using clean towels and washing your face and eyelids daily, to help […]
Why We Should Stop Saying Lazy Eye
Medical terms for many conditions develop new names that are easy to digest for the layperson. Eye diseases are no different. Amblyopia and strabismus are sometimes referred to as “lazy” eyes because one eye sees better than the other. Not only is the term lazy eye misleading, but it’s also inaccurate. These conditions aren’t a […]
Is Dark Mode Better For Your Eyes?
There’s no conclusive evidence to suggest that dark mode helps digital eye strain, but it may help reduce blue light, potentially affecting sleep quality.
It’s been suggested that dark mode isn’t enough, and what makes the difference is dimming the screen’s brightness setting.
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Vitamins for Dry Eyes: Omega 3 & More
Many factors can contribute to dry eye, including the foods you eat, your environment, and digital eye strain. The good news is, adding vitamins and minerals such as omega-3s and Vitamins A, D, and B12 can help protect against dry eye disease and maintain your overall health. […]
What is Myopia Management?
For many children of school age, myopia, sometimes known as nearsightedness, is a fact of life. About 30% of Canadians have it, with projections suggesting as much as 50% of the world population will have it by 2050! Suffice it to say, if you have it, you’re in good company. But what if your child […]
What is Evaporative Dry Eye?
Experiencing dry eyes is never pleasant, and finding relief is usually the first thing on your mind. The first step to finding relief is visiting your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam to get to the bottom of your dry eye symptoms. But dry eye can come in different forms, like evaporative dry eye. Let’s […]
What is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Simply put, a comprehensive eye exam evaluates the health and function of your eyes. During an eye exam, your optometrist will check all parts of your eyes to check overall health and identify any eye conditions if present. Eye exams for adults, seniors, and children provide a proactive approach to eye health. Early detection of […]
When Should My Child Have Their First Eye Exam?
It’s important to start your young children off right in every manner, including their eye health. But when should you begin having your child’s eyes examined? Beginning early is best to ensure they are successful at home, at school, and during after-school fun. It’s crucial to schedule eye tests for children early because some early […]
How Does Vision Therapy Work?
Vision care is a consistent process. With the evolution of vision care research, your optometrist has more options than ever to help manage your vision. Vision therapy is a program built on evidence-based activities to help your visual system. Let’s look at how vision therapy works, including some exercises you can do and the vision […]
