EnChroma is a technology company based in California that has designed one of the most popular glasses for those with color blindness, offering the potential to help wearers detect differences between colors they may not have otherwise.
Color blindness is particularly common in males, with one in 10 males having a color deficiency according to the […]
Everyone has had sore eyes at some point. Eye pain can be quite temporary and improve with a bit of rest, such as in cases of light eye strain from desk work. Of course, eye pain can signify a deeper, more severe issue.
If you have been struggling with excessive eye pain—or the pain that has […]
The short answer is stress and dry eyes do have an interesting relationship with one another.
The human nervous system stimulates glands to produce a tear film, much like the response of crying.
Post Traumatic Disorder has been implicated as one cause of Dry Eye.
There are also responses of JOY which produce “Happy […]
Thorough Eye Exams are more than the determination of a prescription for eye glasses.
A thorough and comprehensive eye exam can begin at $ 145 depending on the determination of extent of coverage.
Ocular Health assessments should include, Refractive (eyeglass Rx) Visual sensory assessments, Binocular vision and focusing assessments, as well as […]
Any eyeglass wearer knows how vital their eyewear is to be able to see clearly. But if you don’t know how to clean your glasses properly, the benefit that your eyewear provides can be diminished.
Over time, it is inevitable that smudges, dirt or dust will accumulate on your lenses and make it more difficult to […]
If you live in Ontario, chances are you or someone you know has an Ontario Health Card and is enrolled in the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) — Ontario’s government-run health plan that covers most basic and emergency health care services.
OHIP covers eye exams for specific age brackets. But what other optometrist services are […]
VISION IS A PRIZED SENSE, AND WE DEPEND ON IT TO LIVE A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE.
YET THERE ARE VERY FEW TIMES PAIN IS DEVELOPED THAT WILL GIVE ANY INDICATION OF A DISEASE PROCESS WHICH COULD AFFECT YOUR FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
We wake each morning with the senses becoming alert. Eye sight gives us the conscuious experience […]
If you’ve ever owned a pair of prescription glasses, chances are you have experienced the awkward feeling of your frames slipping down the bridge of your nose.
For some, this can be an occasional problem that only rears its head during physical activities. But depending on your facial features, this can be […]
It is recommended that children have their first eye health assessment at the age of 6 months, and yearly throughout life. Children are easily examined for health and focusing, and perceptual difficulties. The assessment of the health of your eyes and the function of the various physical properties […]
Assuming and being uninformed leads to the lineups in the doctors office to help replace and maintain a sense that cannot be replaced – Vision and Eyesight.
