Category Archives: Eye Health
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..
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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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Common Vision Problems That Can be Corrected
Very few people can see perfectly and most of us will experience at least one vision problem at some time during our lifetime. That’s because eyes are incredibly complex, so even the slightest disorder in the lens, cornea, retina or … Read more..
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How to Use Prescription Eye Drops Effectively and Save Money
Whether you have been prescribed eye drops or are using over-the-counter eye drops, knowing how to use them properly is essential to getting the most out of them. Every time you miss your eye and have to use more drops, … Read more..
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Help Prevent Vision Loss with These Nine Simple Steps
Our eyesight is precious and should never be taken for granted, especially as we get older. If you have a family history of eye disease, light-coloured eyes and skin, are diabetic, overweight, over age 50 or a smoker, you may … Read more..
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Early Treatment of Glaucoma Can Slow or Prevent Loss of Vision
Glaucoma is a common condition among people who are 40 and older. It’s a disorder caused by a buildup of pressure inside the eye that triggers damage to the eye’s optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. This condition … Read more..
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Separate Fitting Needed if You Want to Wear Contact Lenses
Many people enjoy better vision and greater convenience with contact lenses. If you’re considering replacing your eyeglasses with contact lenses, it isn’t as simple as switching your specs for contacts. Prescriptions for contact lenses are different from prescriptions for eye … Read more..
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Tips for Improving Driving Safety after Age 60
For people age 60 and over, driving a car could be risky business. Most people over the age of 60 usually don’t have eyesight as good as it once was. Research proves that our ability to see moving objects … Read more..
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Spot Signs of Vision Loss in Your Aging Parents
It’s inevitable that, as your parents get older, they will need stronger eyeglass prescriptions. However, while age is a risk factor for many conditions, eye disease can be prevented and treated, no matter what age they are. Vision loss from … Read more..
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Workplace Eye Injuries
Many job-related eye injuries happen every day. Some require medical treatment in hospital emergency departments and result in lost work days. The majority of these eye injuries are the end result of small particles or objects flying into the eye. Here’s … Read more..
