Due to the weather, both offices (Whitby Vision Care: Drs. Schmitz, Sujo, Andrews & Sivasegaran and Brooklin Vision Care: Dr. Schmitz and Dr. Sujo, Associates in Optometry) will be closing at noon today. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Stay safe out there! 🥶
Happening tomorrow – free family skate hosted by Brooklin Vision Care: Dr. Schmitz and Dr. Sujo, Associates in Optometry and Whitby Vision Care: Drs. Schmitz, Sujo, Andrews & Sivasegaran for our patients! ⛸
See Event page: Whitby and Brooklin Vision Care 2nd Annual Family Free Skate!
Happy Lunar New Year!
It’s the Year of the Pig! 🐷
This is usually a week-long celebration (!!) but don’t worry, Dr. Lee is still in the office 😉
Researchers found that higher levels of screen time at two and three years old was associated with poorer performance on a developmental screening test by age five.
This means that children weren’t meeting benchmarks in communication, social skills, problem-solving and motor skills. Because screen time is generally a sedentary activity, research is also starting to show an association with physical consequences like a higher likelihood of being overweight or obese.
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that children between the ages of two and five use screens for less than one hour per day.
It’s cold and flu season, and it gets into your eyes too! 🤧 Luckily, just like having a cough, antibiotics are not required most of the time.
What is an eye cold and when will it go away?
A “cold in the eye” is a type of eye infection known as conjunctivitis that is specifically caused by a virus rather than a bacteria. Viral conjunctivitis may result in tearing, redness and white or watery discharge. It can also cause inflammation along the eyelids, forming swelling, itching and dry skin around the infected eye.
“Eye colds” are often associated with recent episodes of the common cold and is highly contagious. That’s why it is important to wash your hands frequently and avoid contact or sharing with family, friends or coworkers.
Treatment typically includes the use of preservative-free artificial tears and cold compresses to improve comfort. The infection tends to resolve within 2-3 weeks on its own. Occasionally, viral conjunctivitis may worsen or be persistent beyond the typical time frame. If this is the case, it would be best to see your optometrist to follow up as it may require a prescription medication eyedrop to get better.