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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…

A young woman smiling and trying on glasses in a store while being assisted by an optician or optometrist

Eyewear & Contacts • February 19, 2024

Do Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?

According to statistics, 57% of Canadians 20 and older have a vision problem that requires optical correction. Eyewear such as glasses can offer cosmetic and corrective benefits. Still, many people raise concerns that glasses make your eyes worse. Wearing glasses does not make your eyes worse. About Your Vision Your visual system is an intricate…

A young woman rubbing her eyes vigorously due to an irritation in the eye caused by blepharitis.

Blepharitis • January 16, 2024

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Blepharitis is one of many conditions that can cause red eyes—and when it affects you or a member of your family, it’s natural to wonder whether or not it’s contagious. Fortunately, blepharitis is not contagious. However, that doesn’t mean it can be ignored. Blepharitis can cause lasting irritation, contribute to other conditions like dry eyes,…

A young man lying in bed rubbing his eyes with his hands.

Dry Eye Disease • January 16, 2024

5 Reasons Why You’re Waking Up With Dry Eye

Waking up with dry, irritated eyes is one of the worst ways to start the day. Several dry eye relief options are available, but finding peace from your symptoms is difficult if you don't know the underlying cause. Understanding the root cause of your dry eye symptoms is the key to finding an effective treatment.…

A senior man wearing glasses and squinting his eyes to see more clearly while holding a phone in his left hand.

Eye Health • January 16, 2024

Understanding the Various Types of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that affect the eye by damaging the optic nerve. These conditions can cause irreversible damage to your vision but often don’t show early warning signs. Regular eye exams and screenings are crucial in detecting glaucoma, especially if you're at higher risk due to factors such as family history…

Eye Exams • January 15, 2024

Eye Exams Go Beyond Your Vision

Comprehensive and routine eye exams are essential not only for maintaining optimal vision but also for supporting overall health. The eyes serve as windows into the body's well-being, offering valuable insights into various health conditions during their early stages. Beyond assessing visual acuity, eye exams can reveal signs of nutrition deficiency, allergies, liver problems, autoimmune…

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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?

Do Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

5 Reasons Why You’re Waking Up With Dry Eye

Understanding the Various Types of Glaucoma

Eye Exams Go Beyond Your Vision

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