What do you do if you have a foreign object in your eye?Rinse out your eye with the foreign object immediately. Many workplaces will have an eyewash station that you can use for this purpose, or you can use a steady stream of clean, lukewarm water. Remove contact lenses if you wear them, but never […]
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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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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
