The cornea is a thin, transparent layer in the front of the eye. Corneal topography is an advanced test that is able to assess the unique shape and size of your cornea. A topographer takes a detailed map of the entire surface of the cornea revealing its different elevations and unique features. It can be […]
Glaucoma: Understanding the Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it often has no symptoms in its early stages and can slowly steal your vision without you even noticing. In fact, […]
Eyesight Matters: The Importance of Regular Eye Examss
Maintaining good eye health is essential to preserve our sight and quality of life. Eye exams not only detect vision problems but also can identify underlying health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and even brain tumors. Regular eye exams can help diagnose these health problems early, allowing for prompt treatment, and potentially saving […]
What is an OCT?
An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is a medical imaging test that provides detailed, cross-sectional images of the various structures within the eye, including the retina, the macula, and the optic nerve. It is a non-invasive test that is often performed during an eye exam with an optometrist. The OCT test is performed by having the […]
Introducing the First Generation of SMART GLASSES from Ray Ban!
The world is evolving and so are your sunglasses. The latest sunglasses from Ray Ban now integrate the best features of your phone. Dual 5MP Camera Take photos and videos hands free Touch Control Using a touchpad, pause music and take photos or record videos Audio Speakers that capture sound with high quality for calls […]
How Frequently Should I Get My Eyes Checked?
It is important to keep up with your routine eye exams even when you don’t think you need a change in your prescription. Regular eye exams are crucial in making sure the health of your eye is stable. We recommend that parents bring their KIDS in for their first eye exam at around 6 months […]
Eye Turns and How to Correct Them
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes or eye turns, is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned (in respect to one another) when looking at an object. Strabismus can be caused by an imbalance of muscle control in one of the six extraocular muscles which control eye movements. Prisms are a common […]
The Eye Series: Rod and Cones
Have you ever wondered how we are able to see in the dark or how we see such a variety of colours throughout our everyday lives? These activities are possible due to receptor cells in the retina called rods and cones which each have a specialized function. The rods are involved mainly in low-light and […]
Concussions in Sports
If you’re a sports fan, you have probably heard about players entering a concussion protocol after getting an injury to the head. A concussion is a type of brain injury that usually occurs when the brain bounces off of the skull during a traumatic blow to the head1. This can cause many health complications including […]
The Eye Series: Retina
Today we are learning about the retina. The retina is a 10 layered structure located at the back of the eye. Its main function is to receive incoming light rays and convert them into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. Specialized cells in the retina called ganglion cells have tails (axons) which come […]
