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Know the Difference Between a Sight Test and An Eye Exam
Many optical stores across Canada offer sight tests, or vision tests, which use automated machinery. It’s important to know that a sight test is not the same as a proper eye exam and is not performed by a trained and … Read more..
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Causes and Treatments of Double Vision
Normally, each of your eyes sees a slightly different view of the same object and an intricate system of muscles, nerves and the brain puts these two images together to create one 3D image. When this visual processing system isn’t working correctly or when the eyes point or focus improperly, you may find yourself seeing two of each object. Read more..
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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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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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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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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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Help Your Parent Prepare for an Eye Exam
If you have an elderly parent who is nervous or stressed about going to appointments, there are a few things you can do to help. By being prepared, you and your parent will be better able to make the best … 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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Common Eye Conditions You May be Able to Deal with at Home
We’ve all experienced times of eye discomfort when we know something is wrong. When it comes to our eyesight, there’s no substitute for having regular eye exams. An ophthalmologist has the expertise to diagnose and treat eye conditions that can … Read more..
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