Category: Eyewear & Contacts

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…