In Cochrane’s relatively dry climate, our patients are at a greater risk for dry eye syndrome. Once dry eye takes hold, it can become a delicate balancing act getting your eyes back to the moisture levels they need—and eye drops are critical parts of your optometrist’s toolbelt. Leaving dry eye alone brings much more harm […]
You envision nothing but the best for your child’s future. The steps you take to nurture them today shape the steps they’ll take into healthy adulthood. As a parent – or soon-to-be-parent – you probably have already identified your child’s pediatrician for general health needs, but what about the health of your child’s eyes? Keep […]
Ocular disease is a blanket term representing a group of diseases that impact the health and function of the eye. Most of the eye diseases affect older people, but that’s not to say that young individuals can’t be affected too. Some eye diseases are minor and might disappear with simple treatments, while others require specialist […]
A large number of people with eye-related problems prefer contact lenses for correcting their vision. Wearing contact lenses gives you peripheral vision but comes with a number of risks. The fact that your contact lenses sit directly on a layer of tear fluid on your cornea shows you should be cautious while wearing them. Wearing […]
It can be nerve-wracking to see a new optometrist and get an eye exam. At River Heights Eye Care in Cochrane, we use state-of-the-art technology to perform a comprehensive examination of your eyes and make sure that your eyes are healthy, and your vision is pristine. Bring Your Glasses Even if you received your glasses […]
Eye, one of the most important sense organs demands special care and attention. A right doctor for the eyes therefore, becomes a necessity. A simple guide to selecting the right eye doctor is mentioned herein. Talk to your friends, family and relatives: The people who know you well can aid you in finding the best eye […]
Almost everyone knows how important it is to keep your skin protected from the damaging rays of the sun. But did you know that your eyes also need some care? Recent research has shown that more than one-third of adults have experienced eye irritation, trouble seeing, and red or swollen eyes due to prolonged UV […]
Nowadays, people are preferring contact lenses over spectacles. The reason is simple. Contact lenses are smaller in size and easy to use. But few people know that there are different types of contact lenses too. Here’s a brief on some of them. Daily wear contact lenses: The most common type of all, these lenses can be worn during the […]
Are you suffering from dry eyes? Let’s explore why it is important to treat dry eyes. Are Dry Eyes Dangerous? Do I Need To Treat It? Having dry eyes is very common, and it happens when you are unable to produce sufficient tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly. Your eyes may feel irritated […]
It is important to know when your child’s vision and eye health needs improvement. If they suffer from near or farsightedness, astigmatism or lazy eye, then eyeglasses are required. To identify the exact issue with your child’s vision, pediatric eye care recommends an eye exam. You should know a few of the signs when there […]
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