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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Myopia • May 29, 2026

Does Too Much Screen Time Cause Myopia in Kids?

Key Takeaways Screen time doesn't directly cause myopia, but it can contribute to its progression in children. Reduced outdoor time plays a bigger role in myopia development than screens alone. Simple habits like the 20-20-20 rule and the elbow rule can help reduce eye strain. Annual children's eye exams can catch vision changes before they…

A woman sitting on a couch in a sunlit living room looking stressed, with her hand pressed against her temple and forehead, appearing to suffer from eye strain or a headache; her eyeglasses are placed on the coffee table in front of her alongside a mug and a notebook.

Eyewear & Contacts • May 7, 2026

Why Do My Eyes Feel Dry After Wearing Contacts All Day?

Key Takeaways Contact lenses disrupt your tear film, reducing moisture throughout the day. Screen time and dry indoor air make contact-related dryness worse. Daily disposables and silicone hydrogel lenses can reduce irritation. Preservative-free drops, warm compresses, and omega-3s support tear health. A proper contact lens fitting can address fit, lens material, and dry eye at…

A woman with long dark hair wearing stylish glasses with blue light-filtering lenses while working attentively on her laptop at home. She is resting her chin on her hand, displaying a focused expression, which highlights the importance of eye health and vision correction during digital screen use.

Blue Light • May 7, 2026

Blue Light & Screen Time: Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work?

Key Takeaways The sun, not your screen, is the biggest source of blue light. Digital eye strain is mostly caused by reduced blinking and near-focus fatigue, not blue light itself. Research does not strongly support blue light glasses as a solution for eye strain. Simple habits like the 20-20-20 rule can make a real difference.…

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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?

Does Too Much Screen Time Cause Myopia in Kids?

Why Do My Eyes Feel Dry After Wearing Contacts All Day?

Blue Light & Screen Time: Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work?

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