All Childhood Articles
These articles are all related to Children. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
What is strabismus? Strabismus is often called wandering eye or described as being crossed eyed. It is a condition where one or both of your ...
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Sudden Blurred Vision
If your blurred vision is associated with other symptoms including numbness in the face or body, dizziness, or difficulty speaking, visit your medical doctor or ...
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Retinoblastoma
What is retinoblastoma (RB)? Retinoblastoma is a kind of eye cancer that most often affects children between birth and five years of age. The retinoblastoma ...
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Retinal Detachment
What is retinal detachment? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. A retinal detachment is when the ...
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Recurrent Corneal Erosions
What is recurrent corneal erosion (RCE)? The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped covering of the eye. RCE occurs when the outer layer of the cornea ...
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Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
What is a pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)? A pterygium is a triangle-shaped growth of the membrane that covers the white part of your eye (the conjunctiva). ...
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Myopia (Nearsightedness)
What is myopia? Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye condition where you can see close objects clearly, but objects that are far away look blurry. ...
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Children and Risks Associated With Sun Exposure
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 ...
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Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, or Opticians?
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 ...
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Orthokeratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy)
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 ...
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Buying Glasses Online
Buying contact lenses online comes with risks to your vision and eye health. We’re here to help. Why is it important to take extra care ...
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All Adult Articles
These articles are all related to Adults. Please feel free to filter by age range.
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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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Macular degeneration is a condition that causes the centre of your vision to blur while the side or peripheral ...
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Vitreous Detachment
What is vitreous detachment? Vitreous detachment is a condition where the gel-like fluid that fills the eye separates from the retina. It is usually harmless ...
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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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Sudden Blurred Vision
If your blurred vision is associated with other symptoms including numbness in the face or body, dizziness, or difficulty speaking, visit your medical doctor or ...
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Retinoblastoma
What is retinoblastoma (RB)? Retinoblastoma is a kind of eye cancer that most often affects children between birth and five years of age. The retinoblastoma ...
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Retinal Detachment
What is retinal detachment? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. A retinal detachment is when the ...
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Recurrent Corneal Erosions
What is recurrent corneal erosion (RCE)? The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped covering of the eye. RCE occurs when the outer layer of the cornea ...
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Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
What is a pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)? A pterygium is a triangle-shaped growth of the membrane that covers the white part of your eye (the conjunctiva). ...
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Peripheral Vision Loss
What is peripheral vision loss? A loss of peripheral vision is when you can’t see things well on the edges of their vision, but you ...
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Myopia (Nearsightedness)
What is myopia? Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye condition where you can see close objects clearly, but objects that are far away look blurry. ...
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All Seniors Articles
These articles are all related to Seniors. Please feel free to filter by age range.
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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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 ...
Read More
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Macular degeneration is a condition that causes the centre of your vision to blur while the side or peripheral ...
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Vitreous Detachment
What is vitreous detachment? Vitreous detachment is a condition where the gel-like fluid that fills the eye separates from the retina. It is usually harmless ...
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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 ...
Read More
Sudden Blurred Vision
If your blurred vision is associated with other symptoms including numbness in the face or body, dizziness, or difficulty speaking, visit your medical doctor or ...
Read More
Retinoblastoma
What is retinoblastoma (RB)? Retinoblastoma is a kind of eye cancer that most often affects children between birth and five years of age. The retinoblastoma ...
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Retinal Detachment
What is retinal detachment? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. A retinal detachment is when the ...
Read More
Recurrent Corneal Erosions
What is recurrent corneal erosion (RCE)? The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped covering of the eye. RCE occurs when the outer layer of the cornea ...
Read More
Peripheral Vision Loss
What is peripheral vision loss? A loss of peripheral vision is when you can’t see things well on the edges of their vision, but you ...
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Myopia (Nearsightedness)
What is myopia? Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye condition where you can see close objects clearly, but objects that are far away look blurry. ...
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