Laser eye surgery is a method of correcting vision issues using a fine focus refractive laser, and is a viable alternative for many patients instead of corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses. The actual surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist. LASIK is conducted by first creating a small flap in the surface of the eye. Then, […]
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia is a serious vision condition commonly known as lazy eye, where vision is reduced or even lost in an eye that is not treatable with vision correction such as glasses. This condition is often a result of long-term suppression of the eye’s signal by the brain, and is commonly associated with advanced strabismus (crossed […]
How Vision Therapy Can Help With Recovering From a Concussion
Research has indicated that over 50% of people with concussions (or post-concussion syndrome) experience visual problems like double vision, eyestrain or eye pain. It’s good to know, then, that Neuro Visual Training can help with recovering from a concussion! As if getting smacked in the head isn’t bad enough, concussions can really mess with our sight […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia or near-sightedness is a vision condition that occurs when light entering the pupil is not bent or refracted to the correct angle and falls outside of your retina. The usual result is blurred vision of objects in the distance, with clearer focus on objects nearer to the observer. Myopia is a very common vision […]
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Hyperopia or far-sightedness is a vision condition that occurs when light entering the pupil is not bent or refracted to the correct angle and gathers on a tighter than normal grouping on the retina. The usual result is blurred vision of objects near the observer, with clearer focus on objects farther away. While a common […]
Astigmatism
When the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye containing the iris and pupil, is not formed correctly or curved irregularly, the condition is known as astigmatism. Common results include blurred vision at various differences, as light passing through the cornea is refracted and deflected at odd angles. It is not uncommon for nearly […]
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Crossed eyes or wandering eyes are known as strabismus, where a patient cannot align both eyes simultaneously during regular daily activities. The common result is where one eye will seem to be “locked on” to the object of focus, while the other eye will be turned in, out, up or down in relation to the […]
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes & Vision)
Presbyopia is a vision condition experienced by almost all adults over the age of 45 at some point. As your eyes age, the lens at the front of the eye loses its flexibility and begins to make close focus activities such as reading or using a smartphone more difficult. Even adults experiencing myopia and hyperopia […]
Diabetic Eye Disease
According to Statistics Canada, 2 million Canadians over the age of 12 are affected by either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. While the common effects of high blood sugar and lower insulin production are well known, what is less well known is that diabetes can also have adverse effects to the eyes. Diabetics are […]
