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Blue Light, Eyewear & Contacts • September 29, 2026

What Do Lens Coatings Actually Do? (Anti-Reflective, Blue Light, and More)

Key Takeaways Coatings are thin layers added to eyeglass lenses. Anti-reflective coating reduces reflections on the lens. Blue light filters and anti-reflective coatings are two separate features. Hard coat and water-repellent layers help protect against scratches and smudges. Bring your current prescription to a lens consult in Liberty Village or Midtown. You pick out the…

An optometrist examines a patient's eye with a slit lamp during an eye exam, with the patient's chin resting on the device.

Dry Eye Disease • September 29, 2026

Why Are My Eyes Watery All the Time?

Key Takeaways Watery eyes point to irritation, dryness, or a drainage problem. Allergies, dry eye, and blocked tear ducts are frequent reasons behind the tearing. Eyelid and eyelash troubles like styes or turned lids can throw off drainage. Age plays a role, with looser lids in older adults and unopened ducts in babies. Warm compresses…

An optometrist adjusts a phoropter for a seated patient during an eye exam, with an eye chart on the wall in the background.

Eye Exams • September 29, 2026

What’s the Difference Between an Eye Exam and a Contact Lens Fitting?

Key Takeaways An eye exam checks your vision and the overall health of your eyes. A contact lens fitting measures your eye so lenses sit comfortably and clearly. A fitting is an add-on for anyone who wants, or currently wears, contacts. Contact and glasses prescriptions are written differently. You can book both visits together to…

An optometrist adjusts a phoropter for a seated patient during an eye exam in a clinic.

Eye Health • August 31, 2026

Understanding the Various Types of Glaucoma

Key Takeaways Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, the link between your eye and brain. Open-angle glaucoma moves slowly and affects side vision first. Angle-closure glaucoma can come on fast and needs quick attention. Injury, steroid use, and some health conditions can lead to secondary types. Routine eye exams help catch glaucoma, often before it affects…

An adult examining the skin under their eye in a bathroom mirror, touching their cheek.

Aesthetics • August 31, 2026

What Causes Under-Eye Bags?

Key Takeaways Under-eye bags are mild puffiness below the eyes, and they're usually harmless. Aging, genetics, and fluid retention are some of the most common reasons they show up. Too little sleep, smoking, alcohol, and allergies can make them look worse. Fluid puffiness typically fades during the day, while fat pockets stay steady and firm.…

Insurance Information • July 31, 2026

Are Eye Exams Covered By OHIP?

Key Takeaways OHIP covers yearly eye exams for children 19 and under and for seniors 65 and up. Adults 20 to 64 get coverage only with a qualifying medical condition. Conditions like diabetes, glaucoma, and cataracts can make you eligible for a covered exam. Private and workplace plans can help cover exams, glasses, and contacts.…

Eye Health • July 31, 2026

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye

Key Takeaways Pink eye is the everyday name for infectious conjunctivitis, which can spread easily and typically comes with redness, watering, and crusty lashes. Dry eye, allergies, blepharitis, and styes often look like pink eye but need different care. Serious conditions like uveitis, keratitis, and angle closure glaucoma can mimic pink eye and need fast…

Jett Plasma Pen device with silver microcurrent tip for dry eye and eyelid treatment.

Eye Care Treatments & Medications • June 23, 2026

What Is the Jett Plasma Pen and How Does It Work?

Dry, gritty eyes can make a full day feel longer than it should. Your eyelids might feel heavy by dinnertime, or your contact lenses might start to drag after just a few hours of wear. If warm compresses and drops aren't quite cutting it anymore, you're likely looking for another way to find comfort. The Jett Plasma…

Adult with dark hair sleeping on a white pillow in a bedroom, eyes closed, head resting sideways on bedding.

Eye Health • June 23, 2026

Why Are My Eyes Puffy in the Morning?

Key Takeaways Morning eye puffiness is usually caused by fluid pooling while you sleep flat overnight. Salty food, alcohol, and poor sleep all make swelling worse. Cool compresses and gentle outward massage may help reduce puffiness quickly. Elevating your head and staying hydrated can help prevent it. Puffiness that lingers, causes pain, or comes with…

Adult sitting at a wooden table, rubbing both eyes with hands, eyes closed. Glasses and a smartphone rest on the table nearby.

Eye Health • May 29, 2026

Why Do My Eyes Feel Tired After Reading?

Key Takeaways Your eye muscles work constantly while you read, and they need regular breaks. You blink less when using a screen, which dries out your eyes faster than reading print. Lighting, screen distance, and glasses prescription all affect eye comfort. The 20-20-20 rule is an easy way to give your eyes a break. Symptoms…

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What Do Lens Coatings Actually Do? (Anti-Reflective, Blue Light, and More)

Why Are My Eyes Watery All the Time?

What’s the Difference Between an Eye Exam and a Contact Lens Fitting?

Understanding the Various Types of Glaucoma

What Causes Under-Eye Bags?

Are Eye Exams Covered By OHIP?

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye

What Is the Jett Plasma Pen and How Does It Work?

Why Are My Eyes Puffy in the Morning?

Why Do My Eyes Feel Tired After Reading?

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