When switching from glasses to contact lenses, many people assume that glasses prescriptions are the same as contact lens prescriptions. After all, they’re going onto the same eyes, right? However, glasses and contact lens prescriptions aren’t the same. Glasses and contact lenses have to be prescribed differently because of how one sits on your face […]
Cataracts develop when the eye’s natural lens begins to cloud over. They cause blurry vision and difficulty distinguishing between different colours. Fortunately, they’re easily treatable. Meanwhile, glaucoma is a complicated group of eye conditions that can cause total vision loss if left untreated. […]
Diabetic retinopathy develops when high blood sugar begins to damage blood vessels in the retina. Over time, they can become damaged or blocked. Once damage to your vision is done, it cannot be reversed. However, there are treatments available to help manage diabetic retinopathy. […]
However, just because there may be no symptoms, that doesn’t mean there are no signs. Your optometrist has the tools and knowledge to diagnose glaucoma, even in these early stages. This is why regular eye exams are so important, especially as we age. […]
Daily disposable lenses are particularly popular because of their convenience and hygienic qualities. But daily contacts aren’t designed to be worn for more than one day. […]
Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cancer are just a few diseases or conditions that an eye doctor can detect during an eye exam. […]
What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures. An aspect of taking care of your eyes is dealing with any issues that may come up and consulting your optometrist about it. […]
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