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...

Have you noticed any floating shapes in your field of vision? These may be eye floaters, a common ocular phenomenon. Although you may be concerned about eye floaters, they typically...

Herpetic keratitis is one of the world's leading causes of blindness. The herpes virus causes this eye condition. And those affected may experience several episodes of herpetic keratitis throughout their...

Have you woken up in the morning with a patch of red blood on the white part of your eye? If you don't feel any pain, it's probably a subconjunctival...

Scleritis of the eye is inflammation of the sclera, the fibrous membrane surrounding the eyeball. Scleritis is easily observed when it reaches the front layer of the sclera. It appears...

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we are taking this opportunity to answer common questions our optometrists often receive about cataracts.   What are cataracts? This common condition affects more...

You may have episcleritis if you have a red spot on the white part of your eye. This eye condition tends to occur more often in young adults and women....

Foreign object injuries are the most common injuries seen in optometry clinics. Foreign objects are particles that reach the eye and lodge in the surface layers. These can include metal...

For some people, the arrival of summer means sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes. Find out what causes seasonal allergies and how to prevent them. Seasonal Allergies: What are they? Seasonal...

Amblyopia is a visual disorder that begins in infancy and childhood. Also known as lazy eye, this eye disorder usually reduces the visual acuity of only one eye. Fortunately, this...

Optic neuritis is an eye condition caused by inflammation of the optic nerve. This condition most often appears in people between 20 and 40 years old. The causes and severity...