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5 home remedies we recommend for dry eye syndrome include:
Wearing adequate eye protection
Eating a diet full of omega-3s and other helpful vitamins
Drinking more water and less alcohol
Using eye drops
Taking frequent breaks from staring at screens and books
Visit Visionary Eye Centre in Sherwood Park if you’re experiencing dry eyes. […]
When to See an Eye Doctor We all know that getting regular eye exams is important. Adults should undergo an eye exam at least once every two years, though your optometrist may recommend you come visit more often. There may be other reasons you need to visit us outside of your regularly scheduled eye exam. […]
If you’re struggling to see while driving at night, Visionary Eye Centre in Sherwood Park can help. An eye exam with your eye doctor can assess the reason for your night vision problems and recommend solutions. […]
Whether you work outside or just love to play in the sunshine, sunglasses are an important part of caring for your eyes and vision. There isn’t a one-size answer for what type of lenses you should have in your sunglasses, but polarized lenses are often a good choice. Polarized lenses go through a chemical process […]
A properly fitted pair of contact lenses should feel invisible on your eyes. It’s nice to forget you’re wearing your contacts and embrace clear vision, but you should make sure you don’t accidentally fall asleep while wearing them. You shouldn’t sleep with regular contact lenses, not only because you may wake up with irritated eyes, […]
A common complaint from patients during eye exams is that their eye hurts when they blink. This pain can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience for one simple reason: we need to blink. Blinking is as automatic as breathing, so if it hurts, it can truly disrupt your day. Many factors can make your eye […]
You might feel fine on a sunny day wearing sunglasses, but when you take them off—bright, blinding light. You may wonder if everyone’s vision is as affected as yours in the sun. Your eye colour does, in fact, have an impact on light sensitivity. Blue eyes are more sensitive to sunlight. However, you should always […]
Your child’s vision is an important part of how they learn, play, grow, and develop. Regular eye exams allow the optometrist to monitor and detect visual issues before they become a larger problem. During a kid’s eye exam, you can expect the use of tools such as a phoropter or autorefractor and vision tests like […]
Glasses are an essential part of many people’s daily lives, but not everyone knows how they should really fit. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the importance of properly fitting glasses and how you can make sure your glasses fit properly. First, let’s talk about why proper fit is important. Glasses are designed to correct […]
The Risk of Dry Eyes Contact lenses allow for a more natural visual experience, with no frames in the corner of your eye or lenses fogging in humid environments. There are many advantages when your lenses are properly fitted, and you practice thorough lens hygiene. But there are some disadvantages, including the risk of dry […]
