All Childhood Articles
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Eye Exam vs Sight Test
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 ...
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Double Vision
What is double vision? If you see two of whatever you are looking at, you may have a condition known as double vision, also referred ...
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer covering the surface of the inner eyelid and a portion of ...
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Colour Deficiency
What is colour deficiency? Colour deficiency occurs when your ability to distinguish colours and shades is different from normal. Colour deficiency is more common in ...
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Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common condition that causes eyelid inflammation. It is a chronic external eye disorder resulting in red, burning, and irritated ...
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Astigmatism
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 ...
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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
What is lazy eye (amblyopia)? Lazy eye (amblyopia) is the term used when the vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain ...
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Allergies (Children)
How common are allergies among children? Many children are affected by ongoing allergies, which may become severe enough to affect their daily activities. However, children ...
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Anterior Uveitis
What is anterior uveitis? Anterior uveitis is a common inflammation of the eye – more specifically, the iris. The iris is the coloured part of ...
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Trichiasis
What is trichiasis? Trichiasis is a condition where a person’s eyelashes turn inwards.The eyelids normally have a single row of eyelashes on the upper and ...
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Transient Ischemic Attacks
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A common cause of short-term vision loss is known as a transient ischemic attack. It is more commonly ...
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All Adult Articles
These articles are all related to Adults. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Eye Exams – Adults
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 ...
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Eye Exam vs Sight Test
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 ...
Read More
Double Vision
What is double vision? If you see two of whatever you are looking at, you may have a condition known as double vision, also referred ...
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Diabetes and Your Eyes
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 ...
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer covering the surface of the inner eyelid and a portion of ...
Read More
Colour Deficiency
What is colour deficiency? Colour deficiency occurs when your ability to distinguish colours and shades is different from normal. Colour deficiency is more common in ...
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Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common condition that causes eyelid inflammation. It is a chronic external eye disorder resulting in red, burning, and irritated ...
Read More
Astigmatism
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 ...
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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
What is lazy eye (amblyopia)? Lazy eye (amblyopia) is the term used when the vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain ...
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Bell’s Palsy
What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a common condition that results from facial nerve weakness or paralysis. It usually only affects one side of ...
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Allergies (Seasonal)
What causes seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are caused by specific allergens such as ragweed, grass, or tree pollen. When these allergens come in contact with ...
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All Seniors Articles
These articles are all related to Seniors. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Eye Coordination Difficulties
What is eye coordination? Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a team. Each of your eyes sees an ever ...
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Eye Exam vs Sight Test
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 ...
Read More
Double Vision
What is double vision? If you see two of whatever you are looking at, you may have a condition known as double vision, also referred ...
Read More
Diabetes and Your Eyes
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 ...
Read More
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer covering the surface of the inner eyelid and a portion of ...
Read More
Colour Deficiency
What is colour deficiency? Colour deficiency occurs when your ability to distinguish colours and shades is different from normal. Colour deficiency is more common in ...
Read More
Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common condition that causes eyelid inflammation. It is a chronic external eye disorder resulting in red, burning, and irritated ...
Read More
Astigmatism
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 ...
Read More
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
What is lazy eye (amblyopia)? Lazy eye (amblyopia) is the term used when the vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain ...
Read More
Bell’s Palsy
What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a common condition that results from facial nerve weakness or paralysis. It usually only affects one side of ...
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