All of these professionals care for your eyes, but in very different ways. Depending on your vision and eye health needs, you may need to visit an optometrist, an ophthalmologist, an optician, or all three. Optometrist Optometrists, also known as Doctors of Optometry, care for your eye health and vision. They are the primary care […]
Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Glaucoma is known to be the second-highest cause of blindness worldwide. Currently, an estimated 68 million people are affected around the world, of who almost 7 million are blind. Glaucoma is not one specific eye disease, but rather a collection of conditions that causes your intraocular (internal) fluid to build pressure inside of your eyes, […]
Cataracts: Everything You Need to Know
Many Canadians develop cataracts as they age, and cataracts are most commonly found in individuals over 60 years old. Cataracts cause a normally clear lens to cloud over, gradually impairing vision. The size and severity of cataracts can vary widely: from small areas of minor cloudiness to large opaque areas that significantly impede vision. Cataracts […]
21 Maui Jim Optical Styles We Love
This classic Maui inspired line of frames provides effortless fashion that moves easily from the boardwalk to the boardroom. Maui Jim has been changing how people see the world since 1980, when they started selling their first seven styles of sunglasses on Ka’anapali beach in Lahaina, Maui. With over 125 styles now available there is […]