The modern world has a myopia problem, and it’s not just confined to the office, your smartphone screen, or that tempting stack of books on the bedside table. It’s affecting children at an alarming rate. But our ability to combat this growing issue is also progressing, and one of our recent tools is Essilor Stellest […]
While dry eyes can cause significant discomfort and may impact vision, they typically do not lead to blindness. […]
The duration for which atropine eye drops are used can vary depending on individual circumstances and the recommendation of an eye care professional. Typically, atropine eye drops are prescribed for myopia control in children and adolescents, and the treatment duration can range from several months to a few years. […]
While myopia can’t be reversed, it can be corrected, and its progression can be managed with myopia control strategies. For adults, laser eye surgery may also be an option to consider for long-term myopia correction without glasses or contact lenses. […]
However, CBD is different from THC in a few key ways, and while some people report dry eyes after CBD use, there isn’t yet definitive research linking CBD to dry eyes. […]
If your child complains of blurry vision or you notice them rubbing their eyes and leaning close to their screens, myopia may be the cause. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error affecting nearly 30% Canadians. It emerges in childhood and can begin as early as 6 to 8, often progressing into […]
Dry eye disease is a common eye condition. You may have dealt with it before if your eyes have burned, felt gritty, or been extra irritated. Dry eyes are caused by a problem with your tear production and can lead to long-term irritation. Fortunately, treatment options are available. LipiFlow is a popular, in-office dry eye […]
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—is a common eye condition that causes blurry vision and difficulty seeing things clearly at a distance. Often beginning to progress around the age children enter school, myopia affects millions of Canadians but can be diagnosed by an optometrist. Fortunately, myopia can be diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam and treated with […]
Dry eyes can cause discomfort, blurred vision, and a gritty sensation in your eyes. If you have these symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam with advanced imaging technology can help your eye doctor assess your eye health and tear quality. One treatment approach for dry eye is IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy. IPL helps unclog […]
Nearsightedness and farsightedness, or myopia and hyperopia, are the two most well-known refractive errors. When your vision is myopic, your distance vision is out of focus, but you have clarity in your near vision. In contrast, those with hyperopia experience blurry vision when looking at close objects but have sharp vision at a distance. But […]
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