Great little video on the real value of glasses and contact lenses by Canadian Association of Optometry Students! Poor fit of contact lenses is not always obvious when they “feel ok” on your eyes. That’s why it’s important to get them properly fitted by a licensed professional. It only takes one bad incident to cause permanent vision loss.
Good job CAOS! 😊
What is your vision worth?
It’s #NationalSunglassesDay and it’s going to be a scorcher 💥, so remember your sunglasses this weekend and year-round! 😎
Not all sunglasses are created equal, so make sure you invest in lenses that have proper UV protection. Come in to Whitby Vision Care: Drs. Schmitz, Sujo, Andrews & Sivasegaran or Brooklin Vision Care: Dr. Schmitz and Dr. Sujo, Associates in Optometry and talk to our helpful associates if you have any questions!
Read this post for more tips on how to choose good sunglasses: Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal
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
