Learn the key differences between dry and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including symptoms, progression speed, and how to protect your vision.
Dry AMD vs. Wet AMD: Key Differences & Symptoms
Category: Eye conditions
Blepharitis vs Styes: What’s the Difference?
Your eyelids protect your eyes every day, but sometimes they develop uncomfortable conditions that can disrupt your routine. Two eyelid problems we frequently treat at our Saskatoon eye care clinic are blepharitis and styes, and many patients aren’t sure which condition they have. Understanding these conditions helps you seek the right treatment and maintain proper…
What is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?
Red, watery, and irritated eyes can actually point to a number of eye conditions. Your mind might immediately think “pink eye” (after all, it does look a little pink), but pink eye isn’t always the culprit behind these symptoms. Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is not an umbrella term for eye irritation. It’s a distinct condition…
Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?
Blurry vision can make it harder to enjoy daily life, whether you are trying to read a book or see a sign across the street. For many people, the cause is either myopia or hyperopia. The major difference between the two is that myopia affects your ability to see things far away, while hyperopia makes…
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…
Is Lazy Eye the Same as Strabismus?
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…
Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed?
Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures. Taking care of your eyes means reporting any potential issues to your optometrist. Cataracts are one of these eye issues you need…
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts? Cataracts are a common eye problem that millions of people suffer from every year. According to the National Eye Institute of America, more than half of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts or have had them surgically removed. Cataracts can develop at any time, but it’s…
Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
If you’ve ever experienced dry eyes, you know just how irritating they can be. Not only do dry eyes feel uncomfortable, but it can also affect your vision and make it difficult to complete daily tasks. But what causes your eyes to become dry? And how can you stop it from happening in the future?…
What is Better For Myopia Control: Glasses or Contact lenses?
As a parent, your child’s well-being is most important. If they have myopia, how do you protect their vision from worsening? With the correct treatment, you can reduce myopic progression in your child; it can be as easy as wearing glasses or contacts. When discussing myopia control with your optometrist, what is the better choice…
