Category Archives: Eye Exams

The Differences Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test

Posted on : November 18, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

In some provinces, many optical stores offer sight tests or vision tests using automated machinery. This is not the same exam you will get from an eye doctor. Let’s explore the differences between an eye exam and a sight test. … Read more..

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Presbyopia and the Treatment Options Available

Posted on : October 23, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

 Presbyopia isn’t as scary as it sounds; it’s simply the technical term for farsightedness, a common change that happens to our eyes around the age of 40. Here’s some information about presbyopia and the treatment options available. What is Presbyopia? … Read more..

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The Different Types of Eye Charts and 20/20 Vision

Posted on : October 20, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

When you go for an eye exam, your eye doctor uses an eye chart to measure how well you see at a distance compared with others. The classic example of an eye chart is the Snellen eye chart, which was … Read more..

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If You’re a Diabetic, Regular Eye Exams Could Save Your Sight

Posted on : October 16, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among adults between the ages of 20 and 74. That’s a sobering thought. Experts say that regular eye exams could considerably reduce the risk of vision impairment or blindness associated with diabetes. Yet … Read more..

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Information You Should Take With You to Your Eye Exam

Posted on : October 14, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

Regular eye exams are the best way to retain your best vision for a lifetime. If you’ve made an appointment to see your eye doctor, there are things you should do, before the visit. Here’s the basic information you should … Read more..

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How Vision Changes as We Age – Part Two

Posted on : September 30, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

In a previous post, we discussed how, as we age, our eyes become subject to conditions such as farsightedness and cataracts. Here’s how vision changes as we age, part two, where we examine how aging can affect our eyes in … 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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