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A patient in a blue sweater sitting with her chin and forehead against the rests for a slit lamp exam during her regular eye exam.

Insurance Information • August 7, 2024

Are Eye Exams Covered By OHIP?

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) provides coverage for a wide range of health services. However, understanding exactly what is covered can sometimes be confusing, especially when it comes to eye care. Regular eye exams are essential not only for maintaining good vision but also for overall health. While eye exams are important from childhood…

A woman receiving a photorejuvenation treatment in a clinic.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) • July 11, 2024

What Is Photorejuvenation?

Photorejuvenation is a non-invasive dermatological treatment designed to improve the skin's texture, tone, and overall appearance. This procedure can address various skin imperfections, including sun damage, age spots, and redness, utilizing light-based technology. You’ve probably heard of intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) as a dry eye treatment. Photorejuvenation is an increasingly popular option that offers…

A close-up of a woman's hands as she handles an orthokeratology contact lens.

Children's Eye Care • July 11, 2024

What Are the Pros & Cons of Ortho-K Lenses?

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is emerging as a pioneering approach in vision correction. These specially designed contact lenses are worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. This reshaping allows for clear vision during the day without needing glasses or traditional contact lenses to see, but the lenses require diligent wear for consistent results. These…

An optometrist helping his female patient choose the right pair of glasses.

Eyewear & Contacts • May 23, 2024

Why Should I Buy Glasses from my Optometrist?

When it's time to purchase new glasses, the variety of options available online and in retail stores can be overwhelming. While these alternatives might seem practical or economical at first glance, there's a compelling case to be made for buying your glasses directly from your optometrist. Among many, some of the major reasons you should…

A man driving his car at night wearing a pair of eyeglasses.

Eye Health, Eyewear & Contacts • May 21, 2024

Are Eyeglasses for Night Driving Different?

Night driving can be more hazardous than daytime driving. Reduced visibility and glare from oncoming headlights and streetlamps can make it difficult to assess road conditions. To help reduce glare, some individuals may use night driving glasses. They have yellow lens tint, can be bought over the counter, and don’t usually contain a vision prescription.…

An optometrist conducting an eye exam with a female patient

Eye Health • April 22, 2024

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Is glaucoma something you can inherit from your parents? The short answer is yes, but it's not as simple as just one gene being passed down from parent to child. Glaucoma is a complex eye disease affected by both genetic and environmental factors. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and management. What Is…

A patient in a blue shirt with nicely manicured fingernails smiles while holding a paddle that covers their right eye to test their vision while at the optometrist's office.

Children's Eye Care • April 22, 2024

Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to our vision, there are a lot of issues that can alter our clarity of sight. Myopia and hyperopia are 2 distinct types of refractive errors—meaning your eye can't focus on light properly, leading to blurry vision—that can significantly impact our daily lives and our children's lives. Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when…

A child holding a small bottle of eye drops in her left hand and putting them on her right eye while she uses her left fingers to pull her eyelid down.

Children's Eye Care, Eye Health • March 5, 2024

Eye Drops That Are Safe for Kids

As parents, you always want to preserve the health and safety of your children, especially when it comes to their eyes. Eye drops are common remedies for various eye conditions like redness, itchiness, and dryness. However, it’s normal to have concerns about the safety and effectiveness of eye drops for children. Eye drops are generally…

A close up of a contact lens held up at the tip of one's finger

Eyewear & Contacts • February 22, 2024

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

You've just found a spare pair of contact lenses at the back of your bathroom cabinet, and you're contemplating whether they're still safe to use. That's not a question to be dismissed lightly. Contact lenses do expire, and they should never be worn after their expiration date. Understanding contact lens expiration dates is important for…

A woman using her left index finger to pull her eyelid down while she inserts a contact lens in her right eye with her right hand

Eyewear & Contacts • February 19, 2024

Can You Sleep with Contact Lenses?

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, convenience often takes precedence. Contact lenses have undoubtedly revolutionized how we see the world and have been a popular alternative to glasses. However, as our lives become busier, we're tempted to save time, which can lead to sleeping in our contact lenses. Although you can find contact…

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Are Eye Exams Covered By OHIP?

What Is Photorejuvenation?

What Are the Pros & Cons of Ortho-K Lenses?

Why Should I Buy Glasses from my Optometrist?

Are Eyeglasses for Night Driving Different?

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Eye Drops That Are Safe for Kids

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Can You Sleep with Contact Lenses?

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