Eye Allergies
Especially this time of the year, with the season that is changing, our allergies flair up and most of us are affected by Pollen. Animal dander, mold, cosmetics and artificial eye drops can also be the culprits that cause eye…
World Sight Day
World Sight Day is the most important advocacy and communications event on the eye health calendar. It is a great time to engage with the world around us – a patient’s family, those who seldom get an eye exam, diabetics.…
Beware the dangers of an online eye exam
According to the AOA, a recent study found that nearly half of all glasses (44.8 percent) ordered online either contained an inaccurate prescription or didn’t meet safety standards designed to protect the eyes. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of the…
What Causes Dry Eye?
Have you been diagnosed with a case of dry eye? While people can get dry eye at any age, it tends to occur quite frequently as people grow older. In fact, most people aged 65 and up will experience dry…
Eye Floaters, Flashes And Spots
Eye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and "cobwebs" that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren't cause for alarm. Floaters and spots typically appear…
Why An Online Eye Test Can’t Replace Your Eye Doctor
For many people, the notion of being able to get an eyeglass prescription and buy glasses without a trip to the eye doctor sounds appealing. But is this really a good idea? Here's what you need to know about online eye "exams"…
Cool for School – Is your child ready?
Preparations for the first day of school are many; uniform, school bag, lunch box, favourite toy or book. All preparation for the adventure and discovery of learning and life at school. But in this excitement and anticipation, many parents overlook…
How often should I have my eyes tested?
Do I need an eye examination every year? Is an annual eye examination necessary? Below are some answers and explanations regarding the importance of having regular eye examinations. Why an eye examination? It is a misconception to believe that we…