Spending more time outdoors reduces your odds of developing and progressing in myopia (nearsightedness). It’s getting warm out, so round up the kids, get them off screen time, and go outside!!
Read the full article for more recommendations from The University of Waterloo!
This is a great video illustrating the different kinds of tears and different components that make up your tears! Dry eye disease is very common so I explain this to people daily 🙂 To effectively manage your symptoms, I may recommend a specific kind of eye drops (they’re not all the same!), hot compresses, and/or various ointments or scrubs. If your eyes feel dry, or even if they feel overly watery, come in for a comprehensive assessment to find the right treatment for your tears! 💦
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Eye twitching is very common, and I’ve been hearing from a lot of you… It drives you crazy! But don’t worry, you’re not going blind 🙂
Most eye twitches come and go, but sometimes a twitching eye can last for weeks or even months. Here are some of the common causes and how to stop it
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. It is a group of eye diseases which lead to progressive degeneration of the optic nerve, which causes irreversible vision loss and potential blindness. There is no cure for glaucoma, but it can be controlled. Early detection is the key to preventing or slowing down vision loss. Make sure you are having annual comprehensive eye exams to check for changes in your eye health, because it can happen even if you think you “see fine” and you don’t need glasses! #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
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Learn more here:https://www.optom.on.ca/OAO/Patients/Library/Glaucoma.aspx
If you’re ever in a situation where you need an optometrist immediately don’t hesitate to call. Optometrists offer urgent care appointments.
Yes we take urgent walk-ins! We’re open today until Friday, and again next week Jan 2-6! Don’t hesitate to call if you have an eye emergency Whitby Vision Care: Drs. Schmitz, Sujo, Andrews & Sivasegaran (905)666-4848 and Brooklin Vision Care: Dr. Schmitz and Dr. Sujo, Associates in Optometry(289) 240-6610