Cataracts are an eye condition often associated with aging and involves the clouding of the lens of your eye, which causes vision to be blurred. Cataracts can cause vision loss, but it is treatable. Your optometrist can diagnose cataracts by conducting several tests during an eye exam. Based on the stage of cataracts, they can…
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
Eye strain has become a common concern for many as we live and work closely with screens. Spending prolonged hours in front of digital devices can increase your risk of eye-related discomfort and fatigue. An eye condition, such as dry eye or an untreated vision problem, can also cause eye strain or worsen eye strain…
Can Diabetic Eye Problems Be Reversed?
Many patients aren’t aware that diabetes can significantly affect their vision. High blood sugar can lead to vision-threatening conditions and increase the risk of eye diseases like glaucoma. The damage caused by these conditions is typically permanent. While damage to your sight and eye health cannot be reversed, you can protect your vision for the…
What Is a Dry Eye Exam?
If you often experience a scratchy or burning sensation in your eyes or find yourself constantly rubbing or blinking to try and ease the discomfort, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. This common condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact daily life. From difficulty reading to trouble driving at night, dry eyes…
How Do Myopia Control Glasses Work?
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes difficulty in seeing objects that are far away, and people with myopia usually have to rely on glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. However, there is a new solution to this problem–myopia control glasses. These special glasses…
Are Myopia & Astigmatism the Same?
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…
Risk Factors for Myopia Progression
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…
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?
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…
Can Childhood Myopia Be Reversed?
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.…
Can an Optometrist Diagnose Macular Degeneration?
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…