Colour blindness is when a person has difficulty seeing specific colours. The causes and symptoms of colour blindness vary, as there are many different forms. That said, the majority of...

Hot flashes: an irritating symptom The most significant irritant of menopause is undoubtedly hot flashes. They can affect many aspects of your life, from sleep quality to social relationships. Did...

Have you planned your child's first eye exam? Parents know by heart when their baby's vaccinations are due. They visit their pediatrician regularly and have a good idea that baby...

Blurred vision occurs when a person's vision is not as sharp as it used to be. Blurred vision is a particularly common eye problem, but it's important to distinguish it...

Mild eye pain is generally not serious. It's not uncommon to have a minor eye irritation or a foreign body lodged under an eyelid. However, some more acute eye pain...

You visit your doctor and dentist regularly to ensure you're healthy, but what about your eyes? When was your last visit to your optometrist? Did you know that your eyes...

Do your eyes feel uncomfortable? Do they sting, burn or itch? Are they often watery, red or bloodshot? You may have Dry Eye Disease. We can...

Blows to the eye are frequent, and their severity can vary enormously. Ocular trauma depends on the area affected and the intensity of the impact.While accident prevention at work and...

Did you know regular visits to your optometrist are essential for good eye health? An eye exam can detect and even prevent certain eye diseases and disorders. Throughout our lives,...

Preseptal cellulitis is an eye condition that develops in and around the eyelid. Although this condition is similar in some ways to orbital cellulitis, the two conditions should not be...

If you have an eye emergency, it's possible to consult an optometrist rather than going straight to the hospital emergency room.  The first thing to do if you have an...

In Canada, there are four different types of laser eye surgery: PRK, LASIK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK. While PRK and LASIK have been around since the 90s, the other two are...