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Whether it's summer or winter, wearing your favourite pair of sunglasses when enjoying the great outdoors is a great way to protect your eyes and show your personal style. While you can express yourself with fashionable frames, the most important thing to consider when purcha

Make the most of your Eye Exam and come prepared with the following tips:  1. Your current glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses Bring all of the eyewear you have been using since your last eye exam. Your optometrist will compare your new prescription to the one(s) y

Children now spend less time than ever before playing outdoors, which results in less time being exposed to enough nature and sunlight. A study completed by the Centre for Ocular Research and Education at the University of Waterloo looked at children from grade 1-12 and the preva

The human eyes are sensitive to a narrow band of light wavelengths that range from blue (short wavelength and high energy) to red (long wavelength and lower energy). Blue light makes up approximately one third of the visible spectrum. The sun is our main and natural source of blu

During allergy season many Canadians struggle with their eyes. The good news is, there are options to ease the symptoms. Here are some tips to help you cope: Steer Clear: Minimize or eliminate contact with allergy triggers. For example, stay indoors when pollen counts

Before you wax your snowboard and sharpen your skates, you should ensure you’re taking the proper precautions to protect your eyes from tough winter weather. Here are some eye safety tips you should consider this winter: Feeling dry? During this frosty month p

Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when the optic nerve becomes progressively damaged, causing permanent vision loss. It’s one of the leading causes of blindness, but can be prevented if detected early. Having knowledge about glaucoma and seeing your optometrist regularly

The not-so-secret weapon in diabetes management Optometrists have a vital role in diabetes management There’s no denying physicians and dietitians play critical roles in caring for people living with diabetes. But there’s a not-so-secret weapon patients often ov

Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is an invisible component of sunlight, most commonly known to cause sunburns and skin cancers. Some UV is filtered by the ozone layer but increasing amounts are reaching the earth as the ozone layer diminishes. Exposur