All Childhood Articles
These articles are all related to Children. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Contacts Lens Solutions
Not all contact lens solutions are created equal. All solutions react differently on the contact lens material, leaving you susceptible to eye irritation or, in ...
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Contacts for Children
When deciding on the best type of vision correction for your child, you have options to consider. In most cases, glasses would be the first ...
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Contacts for Teens
Contact lenses may be a perfect fit for teenagers. They are more comfortable, easy to care for and there are many types of contacts to ...
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Types of Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a great option for active people, athletes, and those who prefer the freedom from eyeglasses. The best way to get contact lenses ...
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Eyewear Solutions
Your doctor of optometry can make sure your glasses and contact lenses properly correct your vision and attend to your eye health needs, as well ...
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Glasses for Children
Vision is an important part of your child’s ability to learn. There are a few possible indicators that your child needs glasses. Signs your child might ...
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Low Vision
What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is where your eyes lose their ability to focus on objects up close. It is a natural, normal part of aging ...
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Styes (Hordeolum)
What is a stye? A stye (hordeolum) develops when an oil gland at the edge of your eyelid becomes blocked and infected by bacteria. The ...
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
What is hyperopia? Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is an eye condition where far away objects are easier to see than near objects. Why does hyperopia occur? ...
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Children & Video Games
Being in front of a screen for long stretches of time can leave your eyes feeling dry, strained and fatigued. Depending on your child’s condition, ...
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Treatment Options
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 ...
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Vision Therapy
What is vision therapy for children? Vision therapy is a treatment program prescribed by a doctor of optometry to improve conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) ...
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All Adult Articles
These articles are all related to Adults. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Ocular Migraines
What are ocular migraines? Ocular migraines can start with a vision loss or issues in one eye, followed by a throbbing headache. The vision issues ...
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Keratoconus
What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea, and results in poor vision. Keratoconus causes the cornea at ...
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Presbyopia
What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is a normal aging change in which the crystalline lens of your eye increases in size and loses its elasticity and ...
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Cataract Surgery
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 ...
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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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Prescribing Medication
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, ...
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Refractive Surgery
There are several surgical options available when considering refractive eye surgery to reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses. Talk to your doctor of ...
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Multifocals
What is a multifocal lens? A multifocal lens is a lens that contains two or more prescriptions for correcting vision at different distances. They are ...
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Wear and Care for Contact Lenses
It can take time to get used to wearing and caring for contact lenses. Caring for your contact lenses depends on the type of contact ...
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Buying Contact Lenses Online
Purchasing contact lenses online comes with risks to your vision and eye health. It is important to remember that every contact lens product is unique ...
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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 Seniors Articles
These articles are all related to Seniors. Please feel free to filter by age range.
Ocular Migraines
What are ocular migraines? Ocular migraines can start with a vision loss or issues in one eye, followed by a throbbing headache. The vision issues ...
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Keratoconus
What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea, and results in poor vision. Keratoconus causes the cornea at ...
Read More
Presbyopia
What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is a normal aging change in which the crystalline lens of your eye increases in size and loses its elasticity and ...
Read More
Cataract Surgery
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Prescribing Medication
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, ...
Read More
Multifocals
What is a multifocal lens? A multifocal lens is a lens that contains two or more prescriptions for correcting vision at different distances. They are ...
Read More
Wear and Care for Contact Lenses
It can take time to get used to wearing and caring for contact lenses. Caring for your contact lenses depends on the type of contact ...
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Buying Contact Lenses Online
Purchasing contact lenses online comes with risks to your vision and eye health. It is important to remember that every contact lens product is unique ...
Read More
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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Contacts Lens Solutions
Not all contact lens solutions are created equal. All solutions react differently on the contact lens material, leaving you susceptible to eye irritation or, in ...
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Eyewear Solutions
Your doctor of optometry can make sure your glasses and contact lenses properly correct your vision and attend to your eye health needs, as well ...
Read More