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Eye Care, Glasses • February 16, 2024

Do I Need Glasses? 10 Signs to Watch For

Your eyes are astounding, allowing you to see the world around you clearly. But sometimes, potential issues like refractive errors can develop, leading to problems with your vision. While you can retain your vision with a pair of eyeglasses or contacts, it helps to know whether or not you need glasses and what signs to…

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Glasses • February 7, 2024

How to Stop Glasses from Sliding Down Your Nose

Glasses can be a great way to help improve your vision, but they need to fit well to provide long-lasting comfort. Ideally, your frames weren’t a grab-and-go selection—they should sit comfortably on your nose and around your ears. If they don’t, you’re likely pushing your glasses back up your nose multiple times a day. There…

A close-up of a senior man showing signs of glaucoma.

Eye Diseases & Conditions • December 14, 2023

What Is Usually the First Sign of Glaucoma?

As we age, our risk of developing various health conditions greatly increases, one of them being glaucoma. Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to vision loss or blindness, making it crucial to diagnose and treat early. Unfortunately, one of the biggest challenges with glaucoma is that it typically progresses with no noticeable…

A young boy wearing glasses sits on a couch, using a smartphone too close to his face.

Eye Health • October 16, 2023

Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Myopia and hyperopia are common refractive errors many patients develop. Eye doctors frequently prescribe glasses and contact lenses to treat these conditions, even though myopia and hyperopia affect the eyes differently. Understanding what causes these refractive errors can help you and your family’s eyes stay healthy. Key Differences Between Myopia & Hyperopia The main difference…

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Eye Care Technology, Eye Diseases & Conditions • September 22, 2023

Retinal Imaging: How It Works & Why It’s Important

Our eyes are often referred to as the windows to our soul, but they’re also intricate organs that allow us to perceive the world around us. The retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, plays a crucial role in our sight. It’s important to protect our eyesight with regular trips…

A close-up comparison of two eyes: the one on the left has cataracts, while the one on the right appears healthy.

Eye Care, Eye Diseases & Conditions • August 17, 2023

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

Imagine waking up one morning to a world clouded over, where even the simplest tasks become daunting. Millions of individuals affected by cataracts experience this scenario as an unfortunate reality. Thankfully, cataract surgery is an option to help clear up vision. Cataract surgery is a procedure that has helped millions of people by restoring clarity…

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Frames & Lenses, Glasses • July 6, 2023

How to Clean Your Glasses the Right Way

If you’re one of the many Canadians who rely on glasses to see, you probably already know the struggle of dirty lenses. A smudge or fingerprint can quickly get in the way of crystal-clear vision. While you may be tempted to clean your glasses with the nearest tissue or t-shirt, doing so can cause scratches,…

A man removing his glasses to rub his eyes after prolonged use of a laptop screen.

Dry Eye, Eye Health • June 15, 2023

5 Home Remedies for Dry Eye

Optimal eye health is essential and can be maintained with regular eye exams. However, you can also take steps to support and maintain your eye health between visits to your optometrist with at-home strategies for treating conditions like dry eyes. 5 home remedies we recommend for dry eyes include: Wearing adequate eye protection Eating a…

An over the shoulder view of someone driving at night, with the car in front blurred

Eye Care • June 8, 2023

How To See Better When Driving at Night

Are You Struggling to See When Driving at Night? If you have trouble with bright headlights, streetlights, or the general darkness of night, it can affect your driving. You may struggle to drive at night for several reasons, including age-related changes in vision, glare from oncoming headlights, or underlying eye conditions such as cataracts or…

A man outside hiking a mountain while wearing UV protection sunglasses to protect his eyes.

Frames & Lenses, Sunglasses • May 3, 2023

What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

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…

Optometrist-Approved Blog

Do I Need Glasses? 10 Signs to Watch For

How to Stop Glasses from Sliding Down Your Nose

What Is Usually the First Sign of Glaucoma?

Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Retinal Imaging: How It Works & Why It’s Important

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

How to Clean Your Glasses the Right Way

5 Home Remedies for Dry Eye

How To See Better When Driving at Night

What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

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