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 […]
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 […]
Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Headaches?
It’s hard to escape digital screens when we rely on them for much of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up to the moment we lay our heads to rest, we spend considerable time engaged with digital devices. While blue light from these screens has taken the blame for many vision-related issues, there […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
We all lead busy lives, but making time for critical health-related tasks like comprehensive eye exams is crucial. It helps to know how much time you need to set aside for these things because life can get hectic. There isn’t a standard answer on how long an eye exam will take. It ultimately depends on […]
What Is Dry Eye and What Are the Symptoms?
If you experience eye irritation on a regular basis, you may have a condition known as dry eye. Today we’re going to explain it by looking at dry eye causes and dry eye symptoms. If you’re going to deal with your dry eye and improve your quality of life, it starts with an understanding of […]
Everything you need to know about your child’s first eye exam
Many people consider eye exams to be reserved for adults and kids who are old enough to know how to read. However, this simply isn’t true. In fact, it’s important that your children regularly visit an optometrist in the years leading up to starting school. Since 80% of learning before the age of 12 is […]
Taking Care of Your Eyes Day-to-Day
Your eyesight is valuable to you but often we take it for granted. If you have been lucky enough not to have serious eye problems, haven’t had any changes in your eyesight in several years, or haven’t seen your optometrist in a while it’s understandable that you might get a little complacent about it. Ensuring that your […]
5 Signs it’s time for an Eye Exam
When was the last time you saw your optometrist? According to the Canadian Association of Optometry (CAO), it’s important to get your eyes checked regularly. Provided you have no risk factors, this is how often the CAO says you should have an eye exam: Signs you need an eye exam soon There’s always a chance that […]
Why It’s Important to Visit Your Optometrist
Everyone knows that they should get an eye exam if they notice any blurriness in their vision. But an eye exam is more than simply testing your need for glasses. Your eyes are an essential part of your overall health and an extremely intricate part of the human body. Because your eyes are so important and complex, […]
Why You Need an Eye Exam, Even if Your Vision is 20/20
Everyone knows that they should get an eye exam if they notice any blurriness in their vision. But an eye exam is more than simply testing your need for glasses. Your eyes are an essential part of your overall health and an extremely intricate part of the human body. Because your eyes are so important and complex, […]