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Using the Right Contact Lens Solution is Very Important
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
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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The Differences Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test
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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How Vision Changes With Age – Part One
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
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
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
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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Eye Health Recommendations for Adults Under 40
When we’re young, we often take our eyesight for granted and may unknowingly put our eye health at risk by doing things we shouldn’t. Protecting your vision is a matter of following a few simple eye health recommendations. Read more..
Preparing for an Eye Exam
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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What to Expect During an Eye Exam – Part Two
In the previous article, we discussed some of the many tests an optometrist makes to evaluate your overall eye health during a typical eye exam. The following are a few more tests your eye doctor will likely perform. Read more..
