Dry, irritated eyes can be more than just a nuisance—they can interfere with your daily life and comfort. […]
10 Home Remedies for Dry Eye
Does OHIP Cover Eye Exams?
While OHIP does not cover the cost of eye exams for everyone, it does cover the cost of an eye exam every 12–18 months for some Ontarians, including children, seniors, and those with certain medical conditions. […]
Is VR Bad for Your Eyes?
While VR can offer immersive and even therapeutic experiences, it may also contribute to digital eye strain and other short-term visual symptoms. […]
Cheap vs. Expensive Glasses Lenses: What Are You Paying For?
While budget glasses may seem like a bargain upfront, they often fall short in terms of quality, fit, and long-term durability. Investing in higher end eyewear can provide superior lenses, more durable materials, advanced coatings, reliable warranties, and a customized fit, all of which contribute to better vision and overall comfort. […]
What Are the Best Eyeglass Frames for a Round Face?
Frames that look great on round faces include:
Angular frames
Cat-eye frames
Full-rimmed frames
Browline frames
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How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
When it comes to understanding your eyeglass prescription, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. With a multitude of numbers and abbreviations, deciphering the information written on your prescription may seem like a daunting task. In this blog post, we will break down the components of an eyeglass prescription and guide you through the reading process. […]
Waking Up with Dry Eyes? 5 Tips for Relief
You may wonder what the solution is when you wake up with dry eyes. The truth is—the dry eye treatment for you depends on your unique needs. Warm compresses, eyelid washing, lifestyle changes, limiting screen time, and visiting your eye doctor are some ways you can help prevent dry eyes in the morning. Why Are […]
5 Lens Coatings Worth Considering for Your Glasses
When it comes to choosing your glasses, it may feel like the options are endless. You’ve painstakingly looked through a myriad of different frames and settled on the ones that best suit your aesthetic—only to be offered an array of lens coatings. You don’t need to feel overwhelmed by all the options presented. Knowing the […]
The Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
If you have dry eye, you may have noticed that contact lenses can make your dry eye symptoms worse. This doesn’t always have to be the case, however. Soft contact lenses, daily disposables, and scleral lenses are all contact lens options for dry eye duffers. With the right advice and the right contact lenses, you […]
What to Expect at a Kids Eye Exam
If you are reading this, your eyes are hard at work. Eyes are a pretty major part of our day-to-day—we use them to see and understand the world around us, so it’s essential to keep our eyes in good working order. Keeping in mind that children may not detect or communicate vision difficulties in the […]
