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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Symptoms & CausesIf you see colourful lights in your line of vision, they are called “Halos”. There are several reasons for them. At night, Halos noticed around lights are commonly seen by people recovering from recent laser vision correction, or by nearsighted (myopic) people who are not wearing their proper prescription glasses. Possible Eye DiseasesIt’s
As most people age, their vision needs change. Complications often arise, and getting expert care from a Doctor of Optometry is critical. At age 65 and older, you should have an eye exam at least once a year. A comprehensive eye health examination should be the key to preserving your vision and making it last
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What are floaters and spots? Floaters (often called floating spots) are small, semi-transparent cobwebs, specks or squiggles that appear in your field of vision. They are actually small particles within the gel inside the eye (called vitreous humour) that become noticeable when they fall within the line of sight. They move when you move your
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by a degeneration of the optic nerve. This can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated early. The optic nerve takes all of the information the eye sees and transmits that information to the brain. Glaucoma is one of the leading
What is dry eye? The tears your eyes normally produce are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or produce tears that do not have the proper chemical composition. Dry eye may also be a result of excess tear evaporation. What causes dry
In some provinces, a number of optical stores offer sight tests, or vision tests, which use automated machinery. However, a sight test is not a proper comprehensive eye exam and may not be performed by a trained and licensed professional. A Doctor of Optometry, on the other hand, can examine, diagnose, treat, manage and help
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that prevents your body from making or using insulin, which in turn leads to increased sugar levels in your bloodstream, known as high blood sugar. How does diabetes affect the eye? Diabetes and its complications can affect many parts of the eye. Diabetes can cause changes in:
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What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a refractive error that occurs when the front surface of your eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye is slightly irregular in shape. This results in blurred vision or distortion at all distances. Astigmatism is not a disease, but a common visual condition. What causes astigmatism? Astigmatism is caused
What is a cataract? When the lens within your eye becomes cloudy and opaque, it is called a cataract. Cataracts vary from extremely small areas of cloudiness to large opaque areas that cause a noticeable blurring of vision. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes, but often at different rates. Who gets cataracts? Cataracts happen with
