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 […]
SMOKING AND YOUR EYES
Smoking can cause serious damage to the organs in our body including our eyes. Smoking can cause long term damaging effects to the health of our eyes and increase the likelihood of vision loss. Studies show that smoking can increase the risk of several eye diseases including: DRY EYE SYNDROME: Tobacco can increase the evaporation […]
HEADACHES AND YOUR EYES
Are you suffering from chronic or new-onset headaches? For many, headaches are a symptom of an undiagnosed vision problem. However, this is not always the case which is why routine eye exams are so important! We spend countless hours in front of digital devices, taking very few eye breaks. After several hours staring at a […]
