Do you ever wake up with your eyelids stuck together? Well now there is an in-office treatment that can be performed from the optometrists at Perception Eyecare to prevent that from happening! Over 80% of dry eye issues start with issues at the eyelid margin. The bacteria, oil residue, dirt and dead skin at the […]
Keratoconus is an eye disease that is caused by the thinning and bulging forward of the cornea into a cone-like shape. This results in blurry and distorted vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts1. It is a progressive disease and starts to affect people in their teenage years to early twenties typically. Usually […]
Have you been experiencing dry eyes? Omega 3 supplementation has been proven to be very important in improving our dry eyes and improve tear function. The three important omega-3 fatty acids include1: ⮚ DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) ⮚ EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) ⮚ ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) DHA and EPA are both found in fish oils while ALA […]
MiyoSmart is a new spectacle lens made by Hoya. It uses its award winning D.I.M.S (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology to help reduce myopia progression. Based on two year clinical trials Miyosmart can curb myopia progression in children by an average of 60%! They are an effective non invasive solution to help treat myopia. The […]
Perception Eyecare in Stoney Creek carries a wide variety of Oakely eyewear and sunglasses. Come check out the new collection today! Oakley is also the official partner of the NFL this season. What is PRIZM? Prizm is lens technology from Oakley that helps with performance by enhancing certain wavelengths to increase contrast and help amplify […]
Did you know that your vision can be corrected while you’re sleeping? Ortho-k lenses are custom designed rigid contact lenses that reshape the cornea (front part of the eye), correcting your prescription and thereby eliminating the need for glasses or contacts during the day. This non-surgical procedure is a safe and effective treatment that can […]
Colour is used in everyday life, whether it’s to interpret a street light, identify certain foods, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. Colour blindness is inherited genetically and is the inability to distinguish between colours. Those who are colour blind do see colour, however, in a different range than compared to those who have […]
One of the main things we are noticing during this pandemic is that everyone is spending more time on the screen (computer, phone, tablet, etc). The biggest complaint we are noticing is that it is harder to focus and sometimes reading can suddenly get blurry for a few moments. Do you ever notice a fog in […]
Is wearing a mask making your glasses fog up? Does the fogging glasses irritate you when you come in from the cold? We got a solution for you! This amazing new product designed by biotech scientists is a game-changer compared to older anti-fog solutions. A FogBlocker dry wipe can be used well over 500 times and […]
With life, always being so fast paced, it can be difficult to get in a good source of nutrients through healthy foods. But among many nutrients, these two are very important for your eye health and a MUST for trying to incorporate into your diet. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are found in the central part of the […]
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