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As the start of school fast approaches us, we want to ensure our children are seeing the best they can! Whether it is your child’s first time in a classroom or they are returning after summer vacations it is important they get their eyes checked to reach their full potential in the classroom. About 80% […]
Category Archives: Eye Health Blogs
Dry eyes and Contact lenses: Are Contact Lenses Causing Dry Eyes?
Contact Lens and Dry Eye Disease Contact lens discomfort is typically experienced by frequent contact lens wearers, especially among those with Dry Eye Disease (DED). The glands within and around our eyelids secrete tears which act as a protective lubricant, known as the tear film, along the surface of the eyes. Individuals who have DED, […]
Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Management Explained
Migraines are a common neurological disorder that can cause moderate to severe throbbing pain predominantly on one side of the head which can last for hours or even days. Sudden movements, bright lights, or loud noises can aggravate migraine symptoms. One in four people experiences an ocular migraine/aura which is a temporary visual distortion that […]
Myopia And Hyperopia: What Is The Difference And How Are They Caused?
What is the difference between Nearsightedness (Myopia) and Farsightedness (Hyperopia) In order to see properly, the front surface of our eyes, the cornea, needs to correctly focus light into the back of the eyes called the retina, where our vision receptors are located. This process is called refraction, and when done incorrectly, the “refractive error” […]
Theravision Acuvue Lenses – The first and only medication releasing contact lenses for allergies
We are excited to announce that we are one of the first clinics in Calgary to prescribe contact lenses that can help those suffering from eye allergies! Approximately one out of three contact lens wearers experience itchy eyes and 80% find that this affects their quality of comfort with contact lenses. Our optometrists find that […]
CEQUA Drops Advanced Dry Eyes Treatment
Introducing CEQUA CEQUA, a new prescription dry eye solution, was just launched in Canada. CEQUA is one of three prescription drops approved in Canada to treat dry eye disease. What makes CEQUA unique is that it is formulated with Nanomicelle technology, which can form a protective shell around the active ingredient (cyclosporine) and deliver it to […]
5 Eye Care Essentials to Pack While You Travel
Everyone understands the importance of having eyes, yet very few prioritize eye health. Like any other part of your body, the eyes need proactive and preventive care to maintain optimal health. However, many people consider eye care as necessary only when they have underlying health problems that need treatment. Unfortunately, that lag in seeking eye […]
The Dry Eye Dilemma: What Eye Drops To Use?
Understanding Various Dry Eye Diseases We understand going to the pharmacy for eye drops or any eye care products can be overwhelming with so many options out there. So how do you know which eye drops to choose? There are mainly 3 types of dry eye diseases: Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye – not enough tears […]
The Latest Research on Myopia & Screen Time
A new study published in the Lancet Digital Health, one of the world’s leading medical journals, has revealed a link between screen time and higher risk and severity of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children and young adults. With increasing rates of myopia seen around the globe, it is predicted that by the year 2050 about […]
Sleep Importance for Myopia Control & Management
Why Healthy Sleep Pattern is Important? Healthy sleep patterns are very important for child development. Sleep plays a critical role in learning and memory, emotional regulation, and related brain structure development. Poor sleep or not enough sleep affects concentration, memory, and behavior. Children who don’t sleep well are more likely to feel sleepy at school […]
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