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. […]
Does OHIP Cover Eye Exams?
A comprehensive eye exam can reveal meaningful insights about your eye health and overall well-being. By prioritizing regular eye exams, you can maintain healthy vision for years to come. As an Ontario resident, you may wonder if you are eligible for a free eye exam through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). OHIP does cover […]
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 […]
Is VR Bad for Your Eyes?
Virtual Reality & Eye Health Technology is an essential part of our everyday life, for work and play. Many technologies are developing rapidly, making it challenging to understand how each affects our health. Screen time and video games have long been a debated topic for eye health, particularly with the effects of digital eye strain. […]
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 […]
Cheap vs. Expensive Glasses Lenses: What Are You Paying For?
According to the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, the average prescription eyeglasses can range from 240 to almost 1,000 dollars. If you’re looking for the best pair of lenses, what’re you paying for? Your optometrist writes you your prescription, but you can get your lenses from anywhere. Learn more about what you’re paying for when debating […]
10 Home Remedies for Dry Eye
Dry Eye Treatment at Home Dry eye is an eye condition affecting your tears, either tear quantity or quality. The symptoms of dry eye include: Dry eyes Watery eyes Blurry vision Light sensitivity Redness or irritation Optometrists can offer treatment through dry eye therapy, but you might also want a few extra tricks up your […]
10 Tips to Keep Your Eyes & Vision Healthy
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Your eyes play a critical role in how you interact with the world around you. Even though we use them almost every moment of day-to-day life, we sometimes take our vision for granted. With that being said, it’s important that you value ocular health. A conscious lifestyle and regular […]