What is hyperopia? Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is an eye condition where far away objects are easier to see than near objects. Why does hyperopia occur? If the length of your eyeball is too short or the cornea isn’t rounded enough, close objects need more focusing effort to be brought into clear focus on the retina. […]
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Being in front of a screen for long stretches of time can leave your eyes feeling dry, strained and fatigued. Depending on your child’s condition, such as uncorrected hyperopia or myopia, astigmatism or wearing multifocals, your child’s eyes could be exerting extra focusing effort or be forced to work harder to maintain a clear image
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Did you know an eye exam can tell us about more than just your sight? During a full eye exam, your doctor of optometry does much more than just determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. They will also check your eyes for common and rare eye diseases, assess how well your eyes work
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It’s important to protect your eyes from the sun – 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 impact your eye health. Because exposure to UV is cumulative, direct contact with sunlight
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Deciding between soft and hard/rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses? Let us help. Soft Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are composed of flexible plastic. When fit properly, they form to the cornea (the front surface of the eye). They are the most common type of contact lens worn. Pros: Greater initial comfort than hard or
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From vision, eye and general health needs, through to framing a change of look, no one can provide the scope of services and health care that doctors of optometry deliver. As doctors of optometry, we are trained to the utmost standards. Most optometrists have earned a four-year Bachelor of Science degree or higher, followed by
What is vision therapy for children? Vision therapy is a treatment program prescribed by a doctor of optometry to improve conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye). The program is designed to suit each child. Vision therapy helps children learn, relearn and reinforce specific visual skills, such as eye movement accuracy, focusing control
Interpupillary distance (PD) is a measurement of the distance between the centres of your two eyes. It is dependent on whether you are buying eyewear for distance or close up. This measurement is used to properly align the centre of your eyeglass lenses with the centre of your eyes. If the centers of your eyeglass
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If you are thinking about making the switch to contact lenses, we’re here to help. Are there special occasions when you would prefer not to wear glasses? Do you find glasses get in the way when you play sports? Contact lenses can be used intermittently for special occasions, while participating in sports or to match
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Vancouver, December 18, 2023 – With high spirits, we enter the holiday season while looking back at some of our most memorable moments of 2023. From our Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR event, to our New Grad Bootcamp, to our Science World exhibition, there’s no doubt that we have made significant strides this year at BCDO.
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