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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?

Childhood is a time of significant changes, especially those that affect vision. Regular eye exams are crucial for identifying vision issues that typically first appear in these young years. One of them is myopia, an increasingly common condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry. While myopia does eventually stabilize, it can get worse as…
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How Often Can You Use Eye Drops For Dry Eyes?

If you have ever noticed a dry and burning sensation under your eyelids, you likely are experiencing dry eye. This is an extremely common condition, and it's about more than just dry sensations. Over time, this condition can lead to long-term irritation and damage to the cornea, making it essential to seek dry eye treatment…
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Best Vitamins for Dry Eyes

When navigating the discomfort of dry eyes, the last thing you need is a lacklustre list of endless supplements. Let's cut through the noise and hone in on what matters: the vitamins that could be your answer. The best vitamins and nutrients that support dry eye are:   Vitamin A   Vitamin C   Vitamin D   Omega-3   You…
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How to Cure Dry Eyes From Using a Computer

We are spending more time in front of computers than ever before, and that can lead to fatigue, known as digital eye strain. This can go on to increase your risk of dry eyes. So, if you experience dryness or discomfort in your eyes after long hours spent in front of a computer, you’re not…
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What Is IPL Treatment for Dry Eye and How Does It Work?

Dry eye is a common condition that affects 30% of Canadians, causing discomfort in everyday life. If you're one of those experiencing dry eye, you may have tried everything from eye drops to warm compresses, but nothing seems to work.  This is where IPL treatment comes in. IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy, is a…

Dry Eyes Don’t Have to Slow You Down

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