Contact lenses can be worn safely while preventing potential contamination by following the proper contact lens care instructions, which include thoroughly washing, cleaning, and drying your hands prior to handling contact lenses. Good hygiene practices as important as ever before As always, wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water before putting on or taking […]
Itchy, red, watery eyes? Yes, it is that time of the year again where allergies rear their ugly head. Pollen-related allergies are typically the most common in Spring. To add to this, with physical isolation, we are also suddenly finding ourselves indoors much more than normal. Dust(mites) can also find a way to cause annoyance […]
Like you, we are managing WFH with our kids. Screen time is inevitable and online classes, programs and YouTube Videos keep the kiddos busy while you work. Did you know 90 mins of outdoor time per and helps limit the progression of nearsightedness? That said, these next few weeks are going to involve a significantly LARGER […]
A lot goes into choosing the right glasses for your child. Not only does your child need to like the frames, but they need to be durable and comfortable as well. The eyeglass lenses are an important aspect, too. If you’re looking for glasses for your child, here are some tips to help you find […]
How Your Eyes Depend on Your Cornea The way an eye works is by taking in visual data made up of light and shadows into the cornea. The cornea refracts (bends) this visual data through the pupil (the opening of the eye, through the interior of the eyeball). The image projects onto the back of […]
The Canadian National Institute for Blindness says that an estimated 30% of Canadians suffer from chronic dry eye. That means nearly one-third of us live with the frustration and discomfort every day. Despite this very high prevalence, I have found that many patients believe their dry eye disease is an inconvenience rather than an actual […]
When contact lenses were first invented back during the 1880s, they were made of glass and used to treat slight symptoms of astigmatism. However, they were incredibly uncomfortable and only could be worn for a couple of minutes at best. Despite their issues, contact lenses took off, and decades of research and innovation were poured […]
One of the biggest buzzwords over the last few years has been blue light. Consumers hear eye care professionals tell them all the time that blue light is dangerous to their vision, there’s no escaping it, and only blue light lenses can protect them. Although, some of this may be true, how do you separate […]
How clearly do you see? See & Be Seen’s Dr. Yang explains what optometrists mean when they say your vision is 20/20. Have a question? Comment below! See & Be Seen is Toronto’s urban eye care experience. Visit us at See And Be Seen Eyecare. (Music courtesy of bensound.com) […]
Find out which eye drops will work best for you. See & Be Seen’s Dr. P is here to break down the differences in over-the-counter eye drops. Have a question? Comment below! See & Be Seen is Toronto’s urban eye care experience. Visit us at See & Be Seen Eyecare […]
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