Fighting Blindness Canada With Dr. Delan Jinapriya Ask an Expert: Glaucoma Fighting Blindness Canada spoke with Dr. Delan Jinapriya, MD, glaucoma specialist and medical director of the Galen Eye Institute, Queen’s University, and asked him to answer some common questions about glaucoma. I use drops to control eye pressure, but I’m still showing damage. […]
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For adults, a regular eye exam is an important part of maintaining your overall health and making your vision last a lifetime. With an eye exam, critical health issues can be identified early. What can a doctor of optometry do for me? Your Doctor of Optometry can: diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders
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Why are eye exams for children important? 1. A full eye exam can check your child’s vision and eye health more than a store sight test or a school vision screening. Full eye exams from a doctor of optometry can be used to: Diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting your child’s eye
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Taking your contact lenses out can be scary the first time you do it. It won’t be long before you get the hang of it – here are some important steps to remember. Prepare the space Wash your hands with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel. This is important to
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Shoreline Cleanup with a vision Eye Care Professionals Unite for Eye Health and Environmental Impact Vancouver, July 13, 2024 – BC Doctors of Optometry partnered with Alcon, Plastic Bank, and the BC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons to spearhead a shoreline cleanup event. Set against the backdrop of declining eye exam rates post-COVID and
