Category Archives: Eye Doctor

Sports Vision Tests and Training Help Athletes be Their Best

Posted on : February 19, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Sports vision tests and training help athletes to be their best, whatever the sport. These tests define how well their eyes perform apart from a basic ability to see letters on a standard eye chart.   Athletic performance can be … Read more..

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10 Misconceptions about Contact Lenses

Posted on : February 12, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Since their invention in 1887, contact lenses have undergone many changes and, as a consequence, accumulated an assortment of myths that persists to this day. Here are 10 misconceptions about contact lenses and what the truth really is. Not Everyone Can … Read more..

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Using the Right Contact Lens Solution is Very Important

Posted on : January 22, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

All contact lens solutions are not created equal. They are all very effective at killing bacteria and other pathogens on contact lenses but some brands are much better suited for a particular type of lens. So, if you wear contact … Read more..

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Your Eyes and Coordination Misalignment

Posted on : November 20, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

  Eye coordination is the ability of both your eyes to work together. Each eye sees a slightly different image and your brain, through a process called fusion, blends these two images into one three-dimensional picture. When your eyes are … Read more..

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How Vision Changes With Age – Part One

Posted on : September 28, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

As we reach our 60s and beyond, our eyes as well as our physical strength, decline in the way they function. Here’s how vision changes with age: Normal Changes Some changes are perfectly normal and don’t signify a disease process. … Read more..

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The Truth About Five Common Eye Myths

Posted on : September 24, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

Growing up, were you ever told to eat your carrots to improve your eyesight? Did your mother warn that sitting too close to the television would hurt your eyes? Here’s the truth about five common eye myths. Reading in the … Read more..

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Why Regular Eye Exams Are Important

Posted on : September 21, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

Whether you are young or old and regardless of your physical health, regular eye exams are important. It isn’t just about determining whether or not you need glasses and giving you a prescription. When your eye doctor gives you a … Read more..

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Three Different Types of Eye Care Professionals

Posted on : September 17, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

Did you know that there are three different types of eye care professionals? They are optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians and each one of these professionals is specially trained to look after your eyes in different ways. Optometrist Doctors of optometry … Read more..

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Preparing for an Eye Exam

Posted on : August 7, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

If you are due to have your eyes checked, there are a few things your optometrist will need to know in order to properly diagnose your eye health. In preparing for an eye exam, here are some things you should do. Read more..

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