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Myopia and astigmatism are common forms of refractive errors that affect your vision. While they share some similarities, they also have some differences. Myopia and astigmatism cause similar symptoms, but they are not the same—they can have slightly different causes and effects on your vision. Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is too long…
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common eye problem that many Canadians find themselves dealing with every day. While it’s possible to address myopia with eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other types of myopia control, many people find themselves wondering what causes myopia in the first place and if it’s possible to avoid it. Some of the factors…
Whether it’s the end of a long day or you just woke up, blurry vision can be a confusing experience, especially if you’re already wearing your glasses. Refractive errors aren’t always the cause of blurriness—conditions like dry eye disease may be the culprit. What symptoms occur when you have dry eyes, and is blurry vision…
Eye health is critical to your child’s growth and can be fundamental for learning. Regular eye exams should begin at 6 months old to detect possible vision problems early. While most vision problems might seem like something that only happens as we get older, children can experience issues such as myopia from a young age.…
Your optometrist is an integral part of taking care of your eye health and vision as you age and providing treatment for a variety of eye diseases. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition your optometrist can diagnose and help you manage. AMD can be diagnosed during a visit to your optometrist for an eye…
Your optometrist can play a key role in diagnosing and treating glaucoma. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that can cause damage to your optic nerve and cause permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it often progresses slowly and without symptoms until significant vision loss has…
If you have dry eyes, you may wonder what causes them. You may be surprised to learn that eyelid hygiene can influence dry eye development. Keeping your eyelids clean can help improve dry eye symptoms, and don’t worry—your optometrist can help. You can clean your eyelids yourself with eyelid wipes or a clean washcloth and…
Every year, thousands of Canadians undergo laser eye surgery in order to achieve the freedom of clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. While laser eye surgery can greatly improve your vision, it also comes with the potential for side effects. One potential side effect of laser eye surgery is dry eyes. …
While lazy eye and strabismus may seem similar, they are very different and require different treatments. Many parents are concerned when they hear their child has a vision problem, and it can be confusing to understand the difference between similar conditions. Lazy eye (amblyopia) is when one of the eyes is not focusing correctly, while…
Caring for your eyes is an important part of your overall health. Part of your health and care for your vision is to have regular eye exams. When your vision changes and you need a new or different prescription, they are only valid for 1 to 2 years. When you receive a prescription from your…
Broadway Eyecare is conveniently located on the corner of Broadway & Main Street, just around the corner from Oskayak High School.
| Monday: | Closed, but we’d be happy to see you at Stonebridge Eyecare, Pinehouse Eyecare, Warman Eyecare, or Brighton Eyecare! |
| Tuesday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (with the exception of long weekends) |
| Sundays: | Closed |
| Holidays & Long Weekends: | Closed |
We understand that life is busy, and it isn’t always convenient to take time out of your workday to visit your optometrist. To help serve you better, we offer Saturday appointments and have extended hours on Thursdays.
