Living with allergies can be challenging, especially in managing symptoms that affect your daily life. Allergies that affect your eye health can manifest with itchiness, redness, and irritation. Eye exams aren’t only for vision correction. They can also assess ocular health and help your eye doctor recommend the appropriate treatment for your needs. You don’t […]
Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is a common eye condition that affects many people. It is the number one cause of blindness in North America. This progressive eye disease affects the macula in the eye and can cause central vision loss, so it’s important to be aware of your risk for […]
Imagine a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) that not only relieves the symptoms of active inflammation but also improves the overall health of the eyelids and the quality of the tears. Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses light energy to target the root cause of MGD, reducing inflammation and […]
You might wonder what your insurance plan may cover when it comes to your eye care needs. If you struggle with chronic eye conditions like dry eye, knowing what your insurance plan covers can make a world of difference between sticking with that plan or choosing a different provider. One of the most common eye […]
If you have irritated, swollen, or red eyelids, you may be suffering from a common eye disorder related to dry eye disease called Blepharitis. Although Blepharitis is a chronic condition, many treatments are available to help you manage the symptoms and side effects. Even though Blepharitis can be treated and managed with the help of […]
Well last year was another weird school year! The time to go back is just around the corner. This year both parents and students need a well-deserved change of scenery. Parents will have less bodies to watch, kids can be kids again, and post-education students can have a beer after a long day of lectures […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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