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Tips for Eye Care in Cold Winter Months
It’s that time of year again. Break out the skates, sleds, and snowboards because it’s not long before we’re living in a winter wonderland. Winter can be a great time of year to get outside and enjoy the snow, but the sun is still out and the dry air can wreak havoc...
What You Need to Know About Amblyopia
What is it? The Canadian Association of Optometrists defines Amblyopia as “weak vision or vision loss in one eye as a result of an uncorrected prescription during the early stages of development”. It is also commonly referred to as a “lazy eye”. It is caused when the...
A Quick Guide to Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis, or more commonly known as Pinkeye, is a highly contagious infection of the eye. It is known as Pinkeye because the white of the eye tends to take on a pink or red color when it is infected. The infection is most commonly caused by a virus, bacteria, or...
Tips to Keep Your Eyes Safe When Swimming
Ever wonder why your eyes get red and irritated after you open them at the pool? It used to be thought that it was the chlorine that caused such irritation and redness. Instead, it is from a compound that forms when chlorine reacts with contaminates in the pool, this...
What Are The Most Common Eye Problems For Children?
Does your child squint, complains of blurry vision or headaches, has itchy or watery eyes? Well, these are all signs of vision problems. Studies prove that nearly 1 out of 4 kids have eyesight issues. Often parents are not aware of the symptoms that indicate that...