Certain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals can preserve the health of your tears and keep your eyes hydrated. […]
Vitamins for Dry Eyes: What Should I Take?
Do Edibles Make Your Eyes Red?
Whether or not you get red eyes depends on the cannabinoid chemical in your edible, THC or CBD. Edibles with THC can make your eyes red. […]
Eat Your Vegetables! 5 Eye Healthy Foods to Try
Most people know the importance of regular eye exams and having a correct eyeglasses prescription. But it’s easy to forget how big of an impact our diets can have on our eye health. Green, leafy vegetables, carrots, eggs, and beans contain vitamins and minerals A, E, and D, and Zinc. All of these are great […]
What Eyeglass Frames Make You Look Younger?
Eyeglasses can do much more than correct your vision. They are also an accessory that adds to your appearance and image. You may not be able to turn back the hands of time, but you can make yourself look younger with the help of a great pair of eyeglasses. Not every pair of eyeglasses will […]
Why Do My Eyes Water in Cold Weather?
The cold weather months bring snow, sleet, and dry air. Winter walking, skating, and other outdoor activities often come with watery eyes that make your eyes red, makeup smudge, and make you look sad when you’re not. An eye exam can ease your eye health concerns, but watering eyes are typical in cold weather. As […]
What Is Included in a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Preventive healthcare includes regular eye and vision examinations because many eye and vision problems have no obvious symptoms or signs. Some vision issues can be detected during an eye exam that you may not think of, including diabetes. […]
Can Diabetes Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
Worldwide, the number of people with diabetes is rising. Today, there are more than 5.7 million Canadians living with diagnosed diabetes, and approximately one-third of Canadians already have diabetes or prediabetes and don’t know it. […]
How Should Glasses Fit Your Face?
You may be tempted to find the cheapest pair of glasses regardless of how they fit. However, glasses must fit your face. When you buy from a professional like an optometrist or optician, you gain the advantage of their knowledge on how the frames should fit. Suppose you’re the lone wolf type and prefer to […]
Do Eyes Have to Adjust to New Glasses?
If you’ve had the same prescription and glasses for several years, it can bring some feelings of apprehension when it comes to adjusting to new glasses. But the downsides to not changing can be much more than the time it may take your eyes to adjust. There is no set “adjustment period” for new glasses. […]
What Should I Expect at My Child’s Eye Exam?
Taking your child to their first eye exam can be an exciting, but nerve-wracking experience. No parent wants their child to struggle with learning issues, since 80% of what they learn is visual. The good news is that eye exams are the most effective way to detect and treat eye conditions and diseases, so taking […]
