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Eye Health • June 16, 2021

What Happens With Too Much UV

Patio season is finally here! We can’t wait to drink out of absurdly large buckets or fish bowls while soaking up the sun. But don’t forget that the sun also has a dark side. Too much exposure to UV rays can have serious and damaging effects on the eye. WHAT HAPPENS WITH TOO MUCH UV?…

Dry Eye Disease • June 10, 2021

What to Expect from LipiFlow Dry Eye Treatment

Far too many people accept the irritation and frustration that comes with dry eyes. Many are quick to look for a short-term solution, such as using eye drops or not wearing their contacts. There is no longer a reason to have to settle for these short-lasting solutions. LipiFlow dry eye treatment is an innovative technique…

Dry Eye Disease, Eyewear & Contacts • April 20, 2021

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?

Dry eyes are something many people experience, and not just because of contact lenses. Unfortunately, if you have sensitive eyes, wearing contact lenses may make the problem worse. While the causes are usually not major concerns, it is a good idea to speak to an eye doctor to ensure that there are no major underlying…

Dry Eye Disease • March 29, 2021

IPL: An Innovative Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Dry eye disease is very common. Studies estimate it impacts 30% of people over the age of 50 and approximately 6 million Canadians overall. There are a variety of environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to chronic dry eye disease. Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of dry eye disease.There are some innovative treatments…

Dry Eye Disease • March 11, 2021

How to Choose the Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

Treating dry eye syndrome can look different for everyone, but artificial tears can be an excellent option for temporary relief. However, when shopping for eye drops, do you know what kind will suit your eyes and mitigate your symptoms best? Talking with your optometrist is the best way to identify the cause of your discomfort…

Blue Light • January 25, 2021

Dr. Woods on Blocking the Blue

We are all working from home more these days. It has its benefits such as rolling our chair over to the kitchen for lunch, not moving your legs to go to a meeting, and not having to smash yourself into a busy bus to get to work. Hurray!!! SO MUCH MORE EXTRA TIME TO DO…

Night Blindness • December 14, 2020

What is Night Blindness?

Do you have trouble seeing clearly while you’re driving at night? If so, you may suffer from night blindness. Here are some tips to help you see better after dark. We all know that activities like driving or cycling can be more challenging to do at night. However, if you have extreme difficulty seeing outside…

Presbyopia • August 6, 2020

Dr. Woods on Early Onset Presbyopia

So, basically, 40 is the new 30… well, that's what I say anyway as I have passed my mid-30s. I never needed to wear glasses. I wore them for fashion (because I love glasses). But in the last 2 weeks, I’ve noticed after working all day on the computer my eyes were feeling strained and…

Eye Health • May 29, 2020

Tips on Managing Digital Eye Strain

From Zoom meetings and online classes, everyone is spending more time on their digital devices while we face a new world. With the majority of people working from home and adapting to a new way of living, digital eye strain is something that many of my patients have started to notice throughout the day. Our…

Eye Health • April 14, 2020

Is all this screen time damaging my eyes? (Yes. But here’s what to do)

Between Zoom meetings, ordering groceries online, Instagram videos, Face Time, checking the Canadian coronavirus map, endless chats with friends over Messenger, digital symptom trackers, and, of course, bingeing Tiger King, screen time is at an all-time high. Digital media has emerged as a hero in the covid-19 pandemic, since it’s making remote work possible and…

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What Happens With Too Much UV

What to Expect from LipiFlow Dry Eye Treatment

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?

IPL: An Innovative Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

How to Choose the Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

Dr. Woods on Blocking the Blue

What is Night Blindness?

Dr. Woods on Early Onset Presbyopia

Tips on Managing Digital Eye Strain

Is all this screen time damaging my eyes? (Yes. But here’s what to do)

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