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• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

The most frightful day of the year is soon to be here! Halloween is sure to give people of all ages a scare! But, when it comes to your children, Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Almost everyone at some point in their life will experience digital eye strain. So much of what we do is in front of screens. You are likely reading this blog Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Stem cell research is an exciting field with many advancements and hope for new and better treatments. Although this topic has proven to be controversial in the media it has Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Do you know what myopia or strabismus mean? Many common optometry terms are just not familiar to the general public. But, knowing these terms could prove to be important because Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

November is diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is a prevalent health concern for all Canadians. It is estimated by Diabetes Canada that by the year 2025, five million Canadians will be Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Eyelashes are an important part of the overall eye. They help protect against debris, sun, and among other things the wind. However, sometimes eyelashes can cause issues to the eye. Almost Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner! It’s an exciting time filled with food, family, and gifts! If you have children they are surely excited to see what gifts Santa gives Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

You’ve heard of virtual reality (VR) headsets, right? These headsets are becoming more and more popular, allowing users to transport themselves into an entirely different world. The technology is being Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Online purchases have skyrocketed in the past few years. It’s quick, easy, and convenient. So why not buy your contact lenses online too? Buying your toilet paper from an online Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Many people are unaware and confused about what astigmatism really means. It is not an eye disease, like some may think. But, rather a refractive error, like nearsightedness or farsightedness. Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Those of you who suffer from dry eyes know that it can be very uncomfortable. Dry eye syndrome is that itchy, watery, stinging feeling you get because you have stared Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Many people are unaware of what low vision really means. Is it anyone whose vision is below 20/20? Or does it mean being nearsighted or farsighted? Although, these terms do Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Our pupils change size due to a number of things like light or how we are feeling. Generally, our two pupils change size equally. However, anisocoria refers to individuals who Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

We all use our peepers every day. We rely on them to help us navigate the world. But, how well do you really know your eyes? Read this week’s article Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

Where are you reading this post? Whether it be on your coffee break at one of Victoria’s many fabulous local coffee shops or on a sandy beach somewhere in beautiful Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2022

We all know about freckles or moles on our skin, but did you know that they can appear on the eye as well? An eye freckle can also be in Read More