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How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take?

As you age, cataracts can develop and progressively cloud your vision. Your optometrist typically does not recommend surgery in the early stages; however, as cataracts progress and your vision becomes affected, surgery may be the only option to restore your vision. While the exact time may vary, cataract surgery typically takes no longer than an…
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Can LASIK Fix Presbyopia?

If you’re having a hard time reading at a normal distance or focusing on nearby objects, it could be a sign that you’re suffering from a refractive error known as presbyopia. Luckily, a basic eye exam can help your optometrist detect presbyopia and get you the treatment you need in order to see clearly. If…
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How Long Will My Vision Be Blurry After LASIK?

Choosing LASIK LASIK can be a convenient alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Meeting with your optometrist for a consultation is a chance to ask questions and determine if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery. Many patients experience minimal symptoms, but knowing what to expect can help patients prepare.  Other common laser eye…

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  • Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8

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Hard vs Soft Contact Lenses: What’s the Difference?

Contact Lenses

The main difference is the material: soft lenses are flexible and mould to the front of your eye, while hard lenses hold their own shape. […]

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November 2, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department

Can You Wear Daily Contacts for More than a Day?

Contact Lenses, Eye Health

Daily contacts are made for a single day of wear, so remove them and throw them away each night instead of putting the same pair back in. […]

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September 21, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department

Nearsighted vs Farsighted: What’s the Difference?

Eye Conditions, Eye Exams

Nearsightedness blurs your distance vision, and farsightedness blurs your close-up vision. […]

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September 1, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department
Adult inserting a contact lens while looking in a bathroom mirror, with solution bottle and lens case on the sink counter.

The main difference is the material: soft lenses are flexible and mould to the front of your eye, while hard lenses hold their own shape. […]

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A close-up of a woman inserting a contact lens

Daily contacts are made for a single day of wear, so remove them and throw them away each night instead of putting the same pair back in. […]

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Optometrist adjusts a phoropter for a seated patient during an eye exam in a bright clinic.

Nearsightedness blurs your distance vision, and farsightedness blurs your close-up vision. […]

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