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An older adult struggles to read the text on their laptop due to macular degeneration.

Eye Disease, Vision Loss • January 14, 2025

Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects the very core of your vision, making it difficult to accomplish daily tasks such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces. It is especially common in adults over the age of 55 and can severely impact quality of life if not managed early. Early warning signs of…

Person sitting at a desk holding their head and glasses, appearing fatigued while working on a laptop.

Eye Health • December 18, 2024

How Long Does the Eye Strain Last?

Eye strain is a common condition that occurs when your eyes get tired from long periods of focus, causing discomfort and potentially pain. Eye strain can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the cause and severity. In most cases, symptoms improve once you rest your eyes and take a break…

Person sitting on a couch, rubbing their eye while looking closely at a smartphone.

Dry Eye • December 18, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

You may have experienced it before – that feeling of dryness and irritation in your eyes. It's uncomfortable, but what you may not realize is that it can actually affect your vision as well. Dry eyes can cause blurry vision, making it difficult to see things clearly and potentially impacting your daily activities. This is…

Senior woman in the foreground undergoing an eye exam emphasizing cataract diagnosis with advanced diagnostic equipment

Cataracts • December 18, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Go Blind from Cataracts?

Imagine waking up one day to find the world around you shrouded in a cloudy haze, colours dulled and light glaring painfully in your eyes. This is what living with cataracts can feel like—a gradual but undeniable loss of clarity. It’s no wonder so many people worry about how fast cataracts progress and whether they…

A car drives down a highway in the mountains. The centre is blurry and lacks colour to mimic macular degeneration symptoms

Eye Disease, Vision Loss • September 12, 2024

Is There a Link Between Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma?

Many eye problems, including sight-threatening diseases, develop with few or no symptoms. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are two such diseases and are the leading sources of blindness worldwide. Although these two diseases are unrelated and don’t affect each other, they do share risk factors, are both associated with age, and can both ultimately result in…

A female patient stares straight ahead during a slit lamp exam.

Eye Exam, Eye Health • September 5, 2024

How Long Does an Eye Exam Take & What to Expect?

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook our health, especially when it comes to our eyes. But, regular eye exams are crucial for maintaining optimal vision and overall health. Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to how long an eye exam takes because it can vary, but typically, a comprehensive eye exam can range…

An older man rubbing his left eye due to discomfort caused by an eye condition.

Cataracts, Eye Health, Glaucoma • September 5, 2024

Cataracts or Glaucoma – What’s Affecting You?

Cataracts and glaucoma are two of the most common eye conditions that affect individuals as they grow older. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision, difficulty with night vision, and a gradual fading of colours. This condition is often a natural part of aging but can also be…

A close up view of a woman holding a contact lens on her right index finger. A bottle of eye drops is in her left hand.

Contact Lenses, Dry Eye • September 5, 2024

Can Contacts Cause Dry Eyes?

Many contact lens wearers experience dry eyes or a feeling like sandpaper in their eyes after a long day of wearing contacts. Understanding why this happens—and how to manage it—can significantly improve your comfort and overall eye health. Contacts can increase your risk of dry eye by changing the stability of your tear film and…

A woman carefully applying eye drops to her right eye to find relief from her dry eyes.

Dry Eye • September 5, 2024

Can You Use Expired Eye Drops for Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be irritating, but this condition is a lot more common than most people think, and fortunately, it’s treatable. Professional dry eye treatment can help treat severe dry eyes, but in the meantime, eye drops can help alleviate symptoms. Now, imagine reaching for a bottle of eye drops only to find that they’ve…

a woman is at an eye care professional's office getting an eye exam conducted to screen for other diseases.

Eye Exam, Eye Health • September 5, 2024

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Ever wonder why your optometrist is so thorough during an eye exam? Beyond determining your prescription for glasses or contact lenses, a comprehensive eye exam can reveal a lot about your overall health. From common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration to serious systemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even…