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 […]
The Myopia Epidemic and How it Affects You
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. […]
The Benefits of Leafy Green
Both cooked and raw green leafy vegetables have many nutrients to keep the eye healthy. The important eye nutrients we get from these vegetables are lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, and fibre.1 With cooked leafy greens, the body absorbs more lutein and zeaxanthin. While with raw leafy greens, the body absorbs more Vitamin […]
Tips to Protect Your Eyes During the Winter
One of the most common complaints we see at our office in the winter is dry eye. If you notice eye irritation, itchiness, burning, eye redness, watery eyes, or the feeling of something in your eye then you may have dry eye. Tips to relieve dry eye in the winter: Drink a lot of water! When […]
Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
Dr. Shinger is not only a great Hamilton optometrist but she loves to spend her free time in the makeup aisles of Sephora. So we asked her for tips on making eye makeup pop with glasses, and here’s what she has learned over the years: Use a makeup mirror – If you have trouble seeing yourself put […]
Exciting News at Perception Eye Care
Perception Eyecare is happy to announce that we have launched a new app to make our client’s lives easier. With this app, you are able to order contact lenses and book appointments with the click of a button. It’s as simple as that! We can also send reminders of your upcoming appointments to you via text […]