Dry eyes are not merely an occasional inconvenience; they can significantly impact the quality of your daily life. They’re a challenge that requires specialized care and attention. So, if you’ve been searching for relief, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy could be your answer. IPL dry eye treatment uses precise pulses of light to melt blockages […]
What Are the Benefits of Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is an innovative approach to improving the function of your eyes and visual system. It is an effective, non-invasive, and long-term solution to many visual perception problems. We develop a customized treatment plan in vision therapy to cater to your specific needs. The program may include vision exercises, prism lenses, filters, and other […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
Whether you are getting an eye exam for the first time or have been a regular patient, you may wonder about the duration of the exam and what tests your optometrist will conduct. Understanding the process can help alleviate your concerns, have a little fun, enable you to maximize the quality of your visit, and […]
Dry Eyes in Winter? Treatment & Causes
Winter is a beautiful season with its chilly breezes and snowflakes falling from the sky. But for some people, winter can also be the season for dry and itchy eyes. The winter air can make your eyes feel dry and uncomfortable, leading to irritation, redness, and itching. Dry eyes in winter can happen to anyone, […]
Ortho-K Lenses & Myopia Relief
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses are specialty contacts designed for myopia control in children and young adults. They’re worn overnight and gently reshape the cornea to change how light reflects inside the eye, reducing the need for glasses during the day. They have also been shown to slow myopia progression by about 41–45% in children aged 7–13. […]
Visual Comfort When Working or Learning From Home
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Protecting Your Eyes From the Cold
Winter or cold weather presents some unique challenges when it comes to keeping your eyes protected and healthy. The dryer air and increased risk of overexposure to ultraviolet light are some of the things you need to be prepared to protect your eyes from. Here are four ways to protect your eyes from the cold. […]
The Power & Importance of Vision Therapy for Correcting Eye Alignment & Convergence Problems in Children
Vision therapy is something that we are proud to offer our community. As leaders in this space, we believe that Neuro Visual Training is an underutilized tool that can help many kids not only look and see better, but also to improve their self-esteem and academic performance. If your child has an eye alignment problem […]
Four Exciting Developments in the World of Eyewear
Okay, so eyeglasses may not be as sleek as a sports car or as exciting as skydiving, but there’s still a lot happening in the eyewear industry that’s worth getting excited about. Here’s a rundown of some cool things happening in eyewear that you may not know about: Enchroma Colour-Correcting Lenses Bring Colour to the […]
A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Next Pair of Sunglasses
It’s mid-July, and it’s hot! Another bright, humid summer is here and that means many people all over the GTA are flocking to the beaches, waterparks, and cottages to enjoy a respite from the heat. If you’re planning on spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, you want to make sure your eyes are […]