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Will my eyes get damaged if I read in poor light?

Many of us will remember reading a book by torch light in bed after lights out, possibly even hiding under the bedclothes.  You may have also have been told by your parents, or heard somewhere that reading in...

When should I get my child’s eyes tested?

We all want the best for our children and to help them get a good start in life, especially as they develop physically, socially and emotionally.  They are continually learning and growing as they experience...

Is it true that wearing glasses can make your eyesight worse?

Isn’t it great when you put on a new pair of glasses or contact lenses and everything looks so clear and crisp in comparison to how it was before.  You may wonder why your eyes deteriorate and you need to...

I have presbyopia. What are my treatment options?

Presbyopia usually begins to make its presence known around about the time you turn 40.  You may find that you are struggling to focus on close-up images and that your vision is blurry.   Reading can become...

Reading Clearly at All Ages

Long-sightedness generally means difficulties focusing on near objects. Children who are long sighted often have trouble seeing up close first and may experience feelings of eye strain or headaches when reading. Later...

Do I have Dry Eye

Do I have Dry Eye

Dry eyes can become red and irritated, causing a feeling of scratchiness. Symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome include: Burning sensation Itchy eyes Aching sensations Heavy eyes Fatigued eyes Sore eyes Dryness...

Reading Clearly at All Ages

Long-sightedness generally means difficulties focusing on near objects. Children who are long sighted often have trouble seeing up close first and may experience feelings of eye strain or headaches when reading. Later...

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Computers have been around for decades, but do you know what has changed…the amount of time that is spend in front of digital screens. Now that mobile devices, such as phones and tablets has overtaken the usage of...

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye? Dry eye starts to occur when there’s a failure to produce the adequate amount of tears to keep the eye’s surface lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye can happen at any age but is more common with...

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye? Dry eye starts to occur when there’s a failure to produce the adequate amount of tears to keep the eye’s surface lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye can happen at any age but is more common with...

Young child wearing glasses sitting cross-legged in front of a tree with a book in front of her looking at the camera

When Should You Go For An Eye Exam?

Whether you’ve had poor eyesight all your life, or perfect vision since you could walk, the importance of vision in our lives cannot be overstated. That, as well as the fact that not all vision issues are...