Diseases Detected in an Eye Exam

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Post published:May 26, 2016
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Think of your optometrist as part of your healthcare pit crew! You may think you’re only there to have your vision checked, but an optometrist can also detect signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, liver disease, neurologic conditions, thyroid disease, and many other health issues.‪#‎VisionHealthMonth‬

Click below to read a great article by a family doctor. She discusses why it’s important to keep annual eye exams a priority in your busy lives. All eye tests are not created equally, and a comprehensive checkup by your optometrist is much more than your family doctor can typically do. A doctor of optometry has the equipment and expertise to do a truly thorough assessment.

The Serious Diseases a Doctor of Optometry Can Detect written by Kim Foster, MD

Importance of Children’s Eye Exams

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Post published:May 12, 2016
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Here’s why The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends a child’s first eye exam to be between age 6-9 months. A comprehensive eye exam is more than just checking vision and reading letters (which we know your baby can’t do!). By looking inside your eyes, an optometrist can help detect potentially seriously health conditions such as brain tumours, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Vision Health Month

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Post published:May 6, 2016
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May is Vision Health month!
Dr Lee is representing the Ontario Association of Optometrists at the Pri-Med Canada Exhibit, one of the largest medical conferences in Ontario. We’re meeting family physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners and sharing the importance of eye health and vision care!

Eye Exams For Kids

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Post published:January 26, 2016
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I have seen many kids who need glasses but the parents had no idea. They don’t tell you, because they don’t know what things are supposed to look like! That’s why it’s important to have a comprehensive eye exam because an optometrist can measure how light focuses in their eyes, even if they can’t read the letters.
All kids under the age of 20 are covered for one yearly exam under OHIP. Through the Eye See Eye Learn program, children in JK can receive a complimentary pair of glasses donated by Nikon and OGI.
Get your child’s eye tested and make sure they are well equipped for learning

Call (905) 666-4848 to book an appointment today!

Reduce Screen Time for Children

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Post published:July 7, 2015
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Screen Addiction is Taking a Toll on Children
I see lots of kids in the exam room being handed a parent’s cellphone to entertain themselves when they should be observing the world around them, interacting with caregivers, and learning how to behave in public. Parents are just grateful to keep them calm, but are unaware of the potential harm from so much time spent in the virtual world.

Before age 2, children should not be exposed to any electronic media. Young children learn best by interacting with people, not screens. Older children and teenagers should spend no more than 1-2 hours per day with entertainment media, and should spend more free time playing outdoors, reading, doing hobbies, and using their imagination in free play. (Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics)
“[Kids] need time to daydream, deal with anxieties, process their thoughts and share them with parents, who can provide reassurance” – Dr. Steiner-Adair. “We’re [..] giving them distractions rather than teaching them how to self-soothe, to calm themselves down”