Eyes aren’t just windows to the soul. They’re integral links in the vast network of signals our complex brain receives. When these signals break down, you can start to experience headaches, neck pain, and eye strain. This can be most prevalent when working on screens, resulting in a condition called digital eye strain. Fortunately, Neurolens, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Conjunctivitis is caused when the front surface of the eye becomes inflamed, and is commonly associated with an inflammation of the inner eyelid as well. Everything from viruses and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies are the most common causes, however chemical reactions such as swimming in chlorinated water, or encountering eye irritants in household cleaning […]
According to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Canada. Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects the optic nerve at the back of the eye, and is caused when fluid builds up in and around the eye putting pressure on the nerve, eventually […]
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 […]
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