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Woman having a slit-lamp eye exam during a comprehensive eye assessment at the optometrist.

Eye Exams • November 3, 2025

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

You might think an eye exam is just about reading letters on a chart, but there's so much more happening during your visit. A comprehensive eye exam goes far beyond checking if you need glasses, it's a complete health check for your eyes and can even detect serious conditions like diabetes or brain tumours before…

Three-step sequence showing a woman before dilation, receiving eye drops, and after dilation during an eye exam.

Eye Exams • November 3, 2025

Can I Drive After an Eye Exam?

Worried you won't be able to drive after your eye exam? The good news is that most modern eye exams don't require dilation at all, and even when they do, many people can still drive themselves home safely. Whether you'll need a ride depends on the type of exam, your eye health, and how your…

Close-up of a person receiving radiofrequency treatment around the eyes to help improve meibomian gland function and relieve dry eye symptoms.

Dry Eye Disease • September 9, 2025

Radiofrequency (RF) for Dry-Eye Relief: Everything to Know

Dry eyes can make every day feel like a struggle. You've tried eye drops, warm compresses, and maybe even changed your daily routine, but the burning and irritation keep coming back. Radiofrequency (RF) therapy offers a warm, spa-like treatment that melts meibomian gland blockages and tightens your eyelids, providing relief when traditional dry eye treatments…

Hand holding an IPL device used in dry eye treatment to target inflammation and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) • September 9, 2025

Is IPL Dry Eye Treatment Right for You?

Your eyes feel dry, gritty, and tired by the end of each day. You've tried countless eye drops, but the relief never seems to last long enough. At See & Be Seen Eyecare, we understand how frustrating persistent dry eye symptoms can be when traditional treatments fall short. IPL dry eye treatment can help many…

A man undergoes an eye exam using a slit lamp while an optometrist observes his eye closely.

Eye Health • August 18, 2025

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Most people see their annual eye exam as just a vision check. But behind the simple letter chart is a significant preventive tool in modern healthcare. Routine eye exams can uncover serious health issues like diabetes, stroke risk, and even brain tumours, often before symptoms show up anywhere else. Your eyes offer a unique view…

A patient looks upward as a healthcare provider in gloves and a face mask administers eye drops during an eye exam.

Dry Eye Disease • August 18, 2025

Does Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?

Many people assume blurry vision means they need new glasses or contact lenses, but that’s not always the case. If your vision blurs and clears throughout the day, especially during screen time or in dry environments, the real issue may be with your tear film. Dry eye can cause blurry vision, especially when your tear…

Patient receiving an IPL photofacial treatment with a handheld light device applied to the face.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) • July 30, 2025

How Does an IPL Photofacial Work?

If you’ve started noticing more sunspots, redness, or uneven skin tone as the years go by, you’re not alone. These changes are often just part of the natural aging process. As our collagen levels decline and our skin gets thinner, signs of sun damage and other imperfections become more visible. Fortunately, there’s a noninvasive treatment…

Close-up of a woman's eye showing detail of the iris and cornea, illustrating a concept related to astigmatism.

Eye Health • July 30, 2025

What Does Astigmatism Look Like?

Have you ever noticed that your vision seems slightly off—even with your glasses or contacts on? Maybe road signs look fuzzy, or letters on a page appear shadowed. If so, astigmatism could be the cause. Astigmatism is a common refractive error that can cause blurry, distorted, or stretched vision at any distance. It happens when…

Close-up of multifocal contact lenses placed on a clean surface.

Eyewear & Contacts • May 27, 2025

What Are Multifocal Contact Lenses?

Whether you’re reading a book, scrolling on your phone, or driving through busy city streets, having clear vision at all distances is essential. But as your eyes age or change, seeing sharply near and far isn’t always simple. If you’ve found yourself switching between multiple pairs of glasses or struggling with blurry close-up text, multifocal…

Close-up of a person gently pulling down their lower eyelid to reveal redness, showing possible signs of pink eye.

Stye • May 27, 2025

Pink Eye vs. Stye: How to Tell The Difference

Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated eye and wondered if it’s pink eye or a stye? You’re not alone. These 2 common eye conditions are often confused because they can look and feel quite similar at first. But here’s the key difference: pink eye causes redness across the white of the eye,…

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What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Can I Drive After an Eye Exam?

Radiofrequency (RF) for Dry-Eye Relief: Everything to Know

Is IPL Dry Eye Treatment Right for You?

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Does Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?

How Does an IPL Photofacial Work?

What Does Astigmatism Look Like?

What Are Multifocal Contact Lenses?

Pink Eye vs. Stye: How to Tell The Difference

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