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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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Detecting Underlying Health Conditions
Did you know an eye exam can tell us about more than just your sight? During a full eye exam, your doctor of optometry does ...
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Risks Associated with Sun Exposure
It’s important to protect your eyes from the sun – wearing sunglasses is just as important as wearing sunscreen. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an invisible ...
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Soft vs. RGP Lenses
Deciding between soft and hard/rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses? Let us help. Soft Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are composed of flexible plastic. When ...
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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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Interpupillary Distance
Interpupillary distance (PD) is a measurement of the distance between the centres of your two eyes. It is dependent on whether you are buying eyewear ...
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Are Contact Lenses Right for Me?
If you are thinking about making the switch to contact lenses, we’re here to help. Are there special occasions when you would prefer not to ...
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