What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is a normal aging change in which the crystalline lens of your eye increases in size and loses its elasticity and flexibility. This results in an inability to focus on objects up close. At what age does presbyopia occur? The age at which presbyopia starts varies from person to person. Although […]
Wearing sunglasses is just as important as wearing sunscreen. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an invisible part of sunlight that is usually associated with sunburns and skin cancers, but it can also have a lasting impact your eye health. Because children spend more time outdoors than the average adult, they receive approximately three times the annual
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Cataract surgery is a very safe and effective procedure to remove the cloudy lens from the eye and replace it with a clear implant. With improved technology, there are now more options to help you find the proper lens implant for your eyes. What is a cataract? When the normally clear lens within your eye
The difference between a doctor of optometry (optometrist), an ophthalmologist and an optician is a common question among both healthcare professionals and the general public – you are not alone! The levels of training and expertise, and the core competencies, are different for each type of eye care provider. Doctors of Optometry When it comes
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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), or Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), is an alternative to laser vision correction. How does orthokeratology work? Short-sightedness (myopia) is caused by the shape of the eyeball growing too long, or the cornea (clear covering of the eye) curvature becoming too steep. Glasses and contact lenses work by bending the incoming light properly so that
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Depending on the province, most doctors of optometry can prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) to treat certain eye diseases and conditions, such as infections, inflammations, allergies, diseases and injuries. TPAs may be administered orally or topically. Depending on the province, an authorized doctor of optometry can prescribe medication to treat: Bacterial and viral eye infections;
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There are several surgical options available when considering refractive eye surgery to reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses. Talk to your doctor of optometry to see if any of the refractive surgery options available are right for you. After surgery, your doctor of optometry can help manage the use of the antibiotic, steroid
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What is a multifocal lens? A multifocal lens is a lens that contains two or more prescriptions for correcting vision at different distances. They are designed to help people see well at various distances, especially as they age. Multifocals include: Bifocals (meaning two) are prescribed to aid both near and far vision Trifocals (meaning three)
It can take time to get used to wearing and caring for contact lenses. Caring for your contact lenses depends on the type of contact lenses you use – make sure to talk with your doctor of optometry about the particular contact lenses you have been prescribed. This guide discusses soft contact lenses. Key tips
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Purchasing contact lenses online comes with risks to your vision and eye health. It is important to remember that every contact lens product is unique and designed for a particular purpose. This includes everything from material, curvature, fit, oxygen permeability, deposit resistance, moisture content and lifespan. Use only the care system recommended by your doctor of
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