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02/19/2020

Did you know that Doctors of optometry are often the first health-care professionals to detect high blood pressure​
By looking at the blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye, an eye exam can help identify risks for stroke or heart attack—before they occur.
Information obtained through an eye exam often helps determine appropriate treatment for patients, decreasing the risks of cardiovascular disease.
This is one of the tests that we offer to our patients.
Call us to book your eye exam today!

02/12/2020

Via Ontario Association of Optometrists

🙌🙌🙌 Good advice from DudewithSign - we have some more recommendations! ⬇️
🕑 Wear your contact lenses only for the length of time recommended, even if they feel comfortable.
✔️ Removing, cleaning and disinfecting your lenses at the intervals prescribed.
📋 Only using the cleaning and disinfecting system prescribed by your optometrist.
😴 Not sleeping or napping while wearing your contacts unless specifically indicated.

🙌🙌🙌 Good advice from DudewithSign - we have some more recommendations! ⬇️
🕑 Wear your contact lenses only for the length of time recommended, even if they feel comfortable.
✔️ Removing, cleaning and disinfecting your lenses at the intervals prescribed.
📋 Only using the cleaning and disinfecting system prescribed by your optometrist.
😴 Not sleeping or napping while wearing your contacts unless specifically indicated.

02/04/2020

Something everyone can do to take action against cancer is book regular comprehensive eye exams with an optometrist.
This , learn about , and how a comprehensive eye exam is so much more than a prescription check.
Learn more. https://bit.ly/3b3ZpXL
Call us today to book your eye exam.

World Cancer Day is February 4. Something everyone can do to take action against cancer is book regular comprehensive eye exams with an optometrist. Optometrists can detect unusual structures or growths within the eye, skin cancer around the eye and even brain tumours. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3b3ZpXL

01/31/2020

What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is not a disease but a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. Most people have some degree of astigmatism. Small amounts of astigmatism do affect vision but may not require treatment. Larger amounts can cause distorted vision, eye discomfort and headaches.

01/28/2020

What is 20/20 vision? Book your eye exam today with us.

You've probably heard about 20/20 vision - but what does it actually mean?

01/22/2020

Too often, parents are led to believe their child is seeing perfectly well because she passed a school vision screening. Or adults think they see perfectly because they pass a vision screening at the motor vehicle department. Frequently, neither of these assumptions are correct.

Vision screenings are just that — they screen out individuals who have serious (and usually quite obvious) vision problems. Screenings can identify apparent problems a person might have with specific visual tasks, such as seeing a chalkboard clearly in the classroom or recognizing road signs and other objects from behind the wheel.

Only a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist can ensure your vision is as clear and comfortable as possible — and that you're free from potentially serious eye diseases that don’t have obvious early symptoms, including glaucoma and even eye cancer.

01/22/2020

Considering a break-up with to***co? Perfect timing! It's National Non-Smoking Week! Among the many health benefits, avoiding smoking or taking steps to quit lowers your risk of vision impairment and vision loss.

It is well known that smoking is detrimental to your health. Smoking to***co harms every organ in your body— your eyes included. Smoking to***co is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in Canada. Most smokers are not aware that their to***co use is a preventable cause of blindnes...

01/17/2020

Tip of the day: You might have an eye exam coming up (at least we hope so!) ... and maybe it’s been a while since your last checkup.

Check out these helpful hints of how you can show up prepared to your appointment! 👀📋💯

You might have an eye exam coming up (at least we hope so!) ... and maybe it’s been a while since your last checkup.

Check out these helpful hints of how you can show up prepared to your appointment! 👀📋💯