Category Archives: Eye Doctor
Rules to Follow When You Wear Makeup and Contact Lenses
If you’re a female who’s been wearing contact lenses for a while, you know that makeup can cause problems, at times. You’ve learned to be careful applying makeup and to stay away from glitter eye shadows.
However, if you’re new to contacts, you might be unaware of the pain associated with getting a piece of mascara in your eye, or worse under your lens, and that’s just one scenario. Read more..
Posted in : Contact Lenses, Eye Doctor, Eye Health
Tagged contact lenses, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner, Makeup, Mascara
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What OHIP Covers for Eye Care and What it Doesn’t
In many cases eye exams are covered by the provincial government, particularly for children and seniors. Below is what The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers for eye care and what it doesn’t cover. Billings may vary, depending on the optometrist so, if you’re not sure you’re covered, contact your optometrist or OHIP. Read more..
Posted in : Eye Conditions, Eye Doctor, Eye Exams
Tagged Eye Care, OHIP, ohip coverage
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Spending Time Outdoors Could Help Prevent Myopia in Children
One of the most common stereotypes about the young person who is nearsighted is that he or she is reading under the covers at night, but a study conducted by optometrists at four sites across the U.S. questions whether reading is the real problem. Read more..
Posted in : Eye Conditions, Eye Doctor, Eye Health
Tagged Childern, Myopia, Outdoors
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Find the Best Eye Doctor for Yourself and Your Family
You may be new to an area and need to find an optometrist to help you maintain your eye health and preserve your vision. You and your family members should be visiting an eye doctor at least once a year, so it’s important and well worth the time it takes to find the best eye doctor for yourself and your family. Read more..
Advanced Technologies Help Eye Doctors Detect Problems
There are some diagnostic imaging devices available that go even further than a comprehensive eye exam to help optometrists to judge the overall health of your eyes. These advanced technologies help eye doctors detect problems before they become untreatable. Read more..
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Tagged eye doctor, eye exam, Eye examination, eye exams, Eye Problems
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The Difference Between an Optician, an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist
There are three types of eye care professionals who provide patient care in Canada and the US; optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians. Sometimes, people are confused about which professional they should see when they need eye care. Making the confusion worse is the fact that there is some overlap in what each one does. Read more..
Posted in : Eye Doctor, Eye Exams, Eye Health, Eye Surgery
Tagged Ophthalmologist, Optician, Optometrist
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Strabismus Prevents Eyes from Working as a Team
Strabismus is a name given to visual problems in which the eyes are not properly lined up and prevents eyes from working as a team. Read more..
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Tagged eye exam, Strabismus
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Save on Eye Care without Putting Your Eyes at Risk
Everyone wants to save money, but the experts warn that cutting corners when it comes to your eye care may put your eyesight at risk and cost you a lot more in the future. Some try to cut costs by skipping their yearly eye exam but blinding diseases often don’t have any noticeable symptoms. Read more..
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Tagged eye doctor, eye exam, eye exams, eye health
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Make an Eye Appointment Before Your Kids Go Back to School
August is traditionally the time when families start getting ready for the new school year. Apart from new notebooks, backpacks, clothes and shoes, your kids should also have a thorough eye exam to ensure that there are no vision problems … Read more..
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What You Need to Know About Laser Eye Surgery
Highly trained specialists perform laser eye surgery and, in most cases, patients feel that their lives are much improved as their need for prescription glasses or contacts is reduced or eliminated. However, like all surgery, there are certain risks involved. … Read more..
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