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• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

What is a Cataract? When the lens in the back of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, it is called a cataract. Cataracts can vary from extremely small areas of cloudiness Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

Diabetes is a disease which effects many Canadians. Many of us are aware that diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to regulate insulin. But did you know that it Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

For anyone who cannot function without their contact lenses, listen up, this tip is for you! We hear consistently from many of our patients they have a habit of putting their Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

“Stop reading in the dark, you’re going to damage your eyes…!” Or will you? Does this line seem familiar? Well it probably is, because many parents reiterated it to their children, Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

Is the colder weather making your eyes more watery? We have been pretty lucky for the most part this September, enjoying sunny days, and only slightly cooler temperatures. But, as Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

“I have something in my eye and I can’t get it out!” We’ve all been there. You find yourself experiencing eye discomfort because there is something lodged within your eye. What Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

At one point in time almost all of us have experienced eye twitches, but for most individuals this eye condition subsides on its own fairly quickly and is not serious. Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

Increased rates of nearsightedness or myopia are appearing in young children. Why? It’s due to the amount of time our little ones are spending in front of a screen. Whether that Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

Are you seeing pink? The Great Misconceptions About Pink EyeHave you ever had pink eye? If so, you might have assumed it was from feces coming into contact with your eye Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many Victorians will be hopping on a flight to join families for the long weekend. None of us really mind a short flight, other Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

Have you ever heard of putting a raw steak on a black eye? What about changing the color of your eye with honey? It’s hard to decipher what’s fact and Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

That little area on patient check-in forms about family history is more important than you may realize.Usually, when patients reach this part of the check-in form they do their best Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

It’s almost that time again; back to school! Parents are rushing to get school supplies, clothes, sports registrations, and so much more. But what about your children’s eyesight? Are they seeing Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

What Does it Mean to be Colour Blind? There are varying types of colour blindness. Being colour blind is usually inherited; however, it can result from having health conditions, like diabetes. Many people Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

There is a lot of confusion about what does it mean to be nearsighted or farsighted. Many patients come into our office having the two eye conditions confused. This week’s Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2022

This is probably the most common question our office receives by patients. “How often should you see your eye doctor for an eye exam”? Patients are usually confused because they Read More