Optometrists can detect early changes in blood vessels and nerve tissue that indicate diabetes—sometimes even before other symptoms show up. […]
Can a Regular Eye Exam Detect Diabetes?
Kids Eye Exams: The Connection Between Vision & Learning
Regular eye exams help track and manage your child’s vision, allowing them to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
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Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
We’ve highlighted the best contact lenses for dry eye sufferers:
Acuvue Oasys with HydraLuxe Technology
Acuve Oasys Max
Alcon Daily Total1
Bausch & Lomb Ultra
Scleral Lenses
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Hot Compress Eye Masks for Effective Dry Eye Relief
A hot compress mask offers relief from dry eyes by combining heat and mechanical pressure to unclog blocked oil glands along the eyelids, allowing the secretion of the oils that are necessary for retaining moisture on the eye’s surface.
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OHIP Eye Exam Coverage
OHIP only covers medically necessary eye exams. This includes exams for individuals with certain medical conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, and cataracts.
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Alcohol Consumption, Genetic Risk, and Intraocular Pressure: Insights for Glaucoma Patients
Certain factors can lead to a higher risk of developing glaucoma:
Alcohol Consumption
Genetics
Intraocular Pressure
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What is Most Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?
Irritated eyes are often characterized by the whites of our eyes turning pink. Some may use “pink eye” as an umbrella term for anything that […]
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Understanding Myopia & Astigmatism: A Comprehensive Guide
In an ideal world, we’d all have perfect vision. But the reality is that for some of us, faraway objects appear blurry, or sometimes it […]
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Is IPL for Dry Eyes Covered by Insurance?
Dry eye syndrome is a prevalent condition that impacts millions globally. It occurs when the eyes don’t produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly, […]
How Does Neurolens® Work?
When you sit at your desk for too long and start to notice blurry vision, eye strain, and overall discomfort, you’re probably dealing with eye misalignment. […]
