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Jan 28, 20191 min read

January is Glaucoma Awareness month

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Canada. Glaucoma is a group of diseases which cause degeneration to...

Oct 31, 20181 min read

Is Cannabis good for Eye Health

I get this question more and more these days. Canada is now one of the few countries in the world to legalize recreational Cannabis. ...

Oct 15, 20182 min read

Multiple Sclerosis and your eyes

According to the MS society of Canada, Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the World. MS is an autoimmune...

May 27, 20181 min read

Colour blind? It is more common than you think!

Colour Vision deficiency (CVD) aka colour blindness affects about seven to eight percent of the population. The majority of colour...

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Apr 15, 20182 min read

Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism. What’s what?

The human eye is like a giant magnifying glasses. It has a power of about +60 diopters. If the eye has too much curvature or to little...

Feb 11, 20181 min read

When Should My Child Get Their First Eye Exam?

New parents often ask me this question and are very surprised by my response. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends...

Jan 27, 20182 min read

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist or wait Optician?? Whos who?

These three eye care providers play key role in your vision and eyecare. An optician is the person who helps you pick out glasses and...

Jan 16, 20181 min read

Glaucoma- The Silent Thief of Sight

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. Glaucoma refers to the...

Dec 5, 20171 min read

Diabetes and its affect on Vision

November was Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes can have a major impact on your body and especially your vision. In fact, Diabetes is...

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