Protecting Your Child’s Far Vision You want the best for your child, and protecting their health is part of that. Children’s eye exams can help protect their sight and their eye health. Regularly visiting an optometrist is crucial for detecting eye conditions impacting their lifelong vision, such as myopia. Myopia is a leading cause of […]
The Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses Sunglasses can be as crucial to eye care as glasses or eye exams. Why? Because like comprehensive eye exams, sun safety is part of preventative care. Sunglasses can also make your visual experience easier, from driving without glare to shielding your eyes from the wind. Yet, every pair of sunglasses […]
A Healthy Diet for Healthy Sight Nutrition is essential for supporting your eye health and vision. There are countless benefits to adding specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into your diet. Maintaining nutrition can help prevent eye disease and reduce symptoms of dry eye. While a well-balanced diet can benefit your whole body health, some vitamins […]
You may have an eye infection if you notice your eye is red, uncomfortable, or inflamed. Many people assume an eye infection is a minor annoyance that will be gone in a few days, but this isn’t always the case. An untreated eye infection can have serious complications, and you should always visit your eye […]
Myopia is a common refractive error that can worsen with time, increasing your child’s risk of eye disease. You can protect your child’s vision and eye health with help from your eye doctor, but what should you expect from myopia treatments? Continue reading to learn more about myopia management, including what to expect and what […]
Visiting your eye doctor for regular eye exams is important for protecting your eye health and vision. Besides looking for changes in your vision, your eye doctor conducts many tests to identify eye problems. Because eye exams are vital for your health, how often should you visit your optometrist? Continue reading to learn more about […]
Sunglasses are a great way to protect your eyes from the sun, helping prevent the development of several eye conditions. It makes sense to wear your sunglasses when out in the sun, but should you wear them more consistently? Continue reading to learn more about sunglasses, including 5 reasons you should wear them more often. […]
If you’re suffering from dry eyes, it can be hard to determine the cause of your symptoms, especially during the springtime. With pollen, pet dander, and more allergens in the air, what’s causing your red and watery eyes? Learning the difference between dry eyes and allergies can help you know when to seek help from […]
If an emergency happens, you need timely medical attention. Your optometrist can help, but how do you know if your accident is an emergency? Continue reading to learn more about the 10 signs you need to visit your eye doctor. 10 Signs You Require Emergency Eye Care You typically know an emergency when you see […]
Dry eye is one of the most common ocular conditions today. The scratchy, gritty, or stinging feeling can make your day-to-day quite uncomfortable. According to a survey from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, 3 out of 5 Albertans who experience dry eye symptoms do nothing to treat it. Talking with your optometrist to see if […]
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