Are you tired of taking your glasses off to read? Do you want to be free from glasses when enjoying a night out, going to work or staying active? There is a solution. Multifocal contact lenses. These contact lenses have the benefit of allowing you to see well at ALL distances – distance, intermediate and near. There […]
Perception Eyecare Vision therapy Centre in Hamilton is one of the few places that provides syntonics to our patients! What is Syntonics? Syntonics has been used over 80+ years by optometrists. It is a great non-invasive treatment with great success rates. It can be used in the treatment for accommodation, amblyopia, strabismus, traumatic brain injury […]
Vision related learning problems are a lot more common than most teachers and parents realize. It is estimated that 80% of children with learning difficulties have a undiagnosed visual problem. Since the majority of children’s learning is vision based (especially post COVID-19) with the majority of school work being done on screens any visual issues could […]
Dr. Shinger loves wearing sunglasses all year round so we asked her a few questions: Is UV protection really that important?Yes ultraviolet eye protection totally matters! Some of the serious long term effects of UV exposure include cataracts, macular degeneration and abnormal growth on your eyes or eyelids At what age should you start wearing […]
Allergies can be a challenge to get through especially this time of the year. Here are some tips for better managing your allergies this season: Monitor the pollen report daily for your city. Try to plan outdoor activities when pollen levels are low. Always wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors. They can act as a […]
As we all adjust to our new reality, another thing we must come to terms with is our increased screen time exposure. Some common symptoms you may suffer from include eye strain, fatigue, headaches, and blurry vision. Dr. Viswanathan offers some tips to reduce digital eye strain: EXERCISE YOUR EYE MUSCLES: Take frequent breaks from your digital […]
Do you ever wonder how your infant or child sees the world? What if you knew that every 1 in 4 children have some type of visual disorder? Young children rarely complain about blurry vision since they do not know what normal vision looks like. Optometrists recommend children have their first eye exam at 6 months […]
We are excited to return to our new “normal” and have missed all of our wonderful patients! The safety and well-being of our patients, staff and doctors are our top priority. We want you to feel safe and confident when you enter through the doors of our clinic. This is why we have carefully taken […]
Attention Perception Eyecare Patients,At this time, under the directive of the Ministry of Health and the College of Optometrists of Ontario, Perception Eyecare will be temporarily closed as a precaution to help protect our patients, team members and the community against the spread of COVID-19. We are unclear as to when we will be given […]
Have you ever had trouble seeing things at a distance? Have you found yourself squinting in school or while driving? Have you wondered why you can’t see the details of something until you get closer to it? What you may have, is a condition called myopia. In 2010, 28% of the world’s population suffered from myopia. […]
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