While contact lenses can offer incredible convenience and clarity, they can also be the culprit behind dry eye disease. […]
Dry Eye Disease: Could Your Contacts Be the Cause?
How Eye Exams Can Help Address Learning Difficulties in Children
Often, the answer lies in a child’s ability to learn or in their eye health. It’s important to explore any vision changes that may contribute to learning difficulties during your child’s next eye exam. […]
5 Tips to Slow Myopia Progression in Kids
There are 5 ways to slow myopia progression in kids:
Diet and nutrition
Spending time outdoors
Specialty lenses
Orthokeratology
Regular eye exams
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How Often Should a Child Get an Eye Exam?
Being present in your child’s learning and development includes taking a proactive step in safeguarding their vision and ocular health. Children are encouraged to have an eye exam once a year until 19 years of age. Children are also recommended to have an eye exam at the following times: The provincial government recognizes the importance […]
How Often Should You Use Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
Dry eyes are a common condition that can significantly impact daily life, causing discomfort, irritation, and even vision problems. One of the most accessible treatments for dry eyes is eye drops. But how often should you use eye drops for effective relief and eye health? As a general guideline, you can use preservative-free artificial tears […]
How to Treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
At Focus West Optometry, we recommend a well-rounded approach through our dry eye therapy. We can use iLux® where gentle amounts of light-based heat stimulate the area to promote healthy tear production. […]
How Heat Can Cause Dry Eye During Winter
As the crisp, cold winter air sets in, many of us retreat indoors to the cozy warmth of our heated homes. However, while we hide from the winter chill, we may unwittingly expose our eyes to an often-overlooked culprit behind dry eye symptoms: indoor heat! Space heaters and furnaces can remove the humidity from your […]
Dry Eye at Work: How to Find Relief
You are not alone if you struggle with dry eyes while at work. Many people experience dry eye symptoms, such as burning, redness, and blurred vision, due to work-related factors like digital eye strain and a dry office environment. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, untreated dry eyes can lead to more severe […]
How Do You Know If You Need Reading Glasses?
Over time, our eyes undergo changes that can make daily tasks more difficult. One of the most common vision changes is the need for reading glasses. But how do you know when it’s time to get reading glasses? You may need reading glasses if you’re developing eye strain, you find it difficult to see close […]
Can Dry Eye Syndrome Lead To Blindness?
Dry eye syndrome is a common problem, and millions of people deal with this condition every day. It’s typically caused by a problem with your tear production and feels like the surface of your eye is burning, itching, and irritated. But many people wonder if dry eye can cause worse problems. Could dry eye syndrome […]