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 […]
Preparing for Your Eye Exam at River Heights
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 […]
How to choose the right eye doctor?
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 […]
Keeping Your Eyes Safe in the Sunshine
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 […]
A guide to the various kinds of contact lenses
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 […]
Why Is It Important to Treat Dry Eyes?
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 […]
3 main signs that tell your child need Glasses
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 […]
Even If You Have Great Vision, Visit Your Cochrane Optometrist
You may be wondering why someone that has perfect vision should still consider seeing a local Cochrane optometrist. Historically speaking, poor vision has been the biggest indicator of eye disease. However, it is not the only indicator of eye disease. In fact, loss of vision is usually the last stage in any kind of vision or […]