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 […]
UV Light and How it Impacts Our Eyes
Our eyes are sensitive organs and it is imperative that we protect them. While most people understand how physical or chemical harm could befall our eyes, a surprisingly large number of people don’t realize that one of the greatest threats to our eyes is the Sun. The sun emits a constant stream of ultraviolet light, […]
Transitions Lenses Can Make Any Pair of Frames a Great Pair of Sunglasses
Transition lenses – lenses that become darker when exposed to sunlight – are not a new invention. First released in the 1960s, they have become increasingly sophisticated in the five decades since their introduction. Many people require prescription eyeglasses to correct their vision. This same prescription applies to any type of corrective lens, yet many […]
Eye Allergies
Dealing With Eye Allergies: How to Find Relief From Your Symptoms For many people, the coming of spring and summer also mean the coming of seasonal allergies. It can make the warm weather bittersweet, as seasonal allergy symptoms make people miserable despite the beautiful weather outside. In Canada, it is estimated that as many as […]
Allergies
Many common allergens can affect the eyes, including pollen, animal fur and dander, and food-related allergies. On the surface of the eye, between the eyelid and the eye, a special type of mucus protects the eye from many microscopic particles. However, if a particle does make it through this mucus, it can cause an eye […]
Dry Eye
Dry eye disease is very common in Canada, affecting nearly one in three people to varying degrees of severity. While many of the less severe forms of dry eyes can be treated with over the counter eye drops, severe dry eye does require medical intervention. Many Canadians may be unaware they have severe dry eyes, […]
AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration)
AMD is a deterioration of the macula, a small area of the retina where the “straight ahead” focus of your vision lies. As the eyes age, the cells in the macula, known as cone cells, start to deteriorate. Should enough cells suffer damage, central vision can become blurry or even completely lost. There are two […]
Cataracts
According to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, over 2.5 million Canadians have cataracts in some way, shape, or form. Along with glaucoma, it is one of the primary, preventable causes of vision loss in Canada. Cataracts develop as the lens in the eye ages, as the crystalline materials that make up the lens […]
