Blurred vision often stems from myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), which are refractive errors that distort your vision. How can you tell which refractive error is blurring your vision? If you struggle to see things at a distance, you may have some degree of myopia, and if it’s difficult for you to see up close, […]
Have your eyes ever felt gritty, scratchy, and just plain uncomfortable? You might have experienced dry eyes, like millions of other Canadians do each year. It can cause a range of symptoms, and when it gets severe, dry eyes can also cause blurriness. If you’re wondering whether dry eyes are the cause of your blurry […]
Myopia or nearsightedness is when you can see close-up objects clearly but have blurry distance vision. It’s a common condition affecting 30% of Canadians and can be diagnosed with an eye exam. While anyone can become myopic, myopia usually develops in childhood. Myopia control refers to methods used to slow the progression of myopia in […]
Anyone can develop glaucoma, but some are at higher risk than others. Informing your optometrist of a parent, grandparent, or other family member’s history of glaucoma can help them provide the most personalized care during your comprehensive eye exams. A family history of glaucoma is a risk factor. However, other risk factors can affect your […]
It happens to everyone at some point: a twitching eye. At first, it can feel kind of funny, but eventually, it can get annoying. Eye twitching can appear and disappear out of nowhere, but is there a reason for it? Myokymia, also known as an eyelid twitch, is a condition in which the eyelid muscles […]
It’s difficult to think of anything else when your eyes are in pain. The eyes are complex and delicate organs that are easily damaged, it can be a pretty alarming experience when they start to hurt. Eye pain can be caused by anything from dirt in your eye to retinal damage so it’s difficult to […]
Online shopping has made it simple to buy almost anything from the convenience of your home. Eyewear isn’t an exception. The fact that many optometrists and opticians dislike this trend is not necessarily a secret, but not for the reasons you might think. Our responsibility as eye care professionals is to ensure that you experience […]
Dry eye disease is not fun. If you constantly feel as if something is in your eye and have to fight the urge to rub your irritated eyes, you can understand the need for relief. Luckily there are options for you. First, you might want to book a comprehensive eye exam to find any underlying […]
Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes gradual damage to the optic nerve by increasing pressure within the eye, impairing vision. The optic nerve is what sends information from the eye to the brain. Besides underlying conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, age is also a risk factor for developing glaucoma. Monitoring health […]
Eye examinations aren’t simply to measure the distance from which you can see things. A comprehensive eye exam is an incredible tool to detect damage from diseases like diabetes when done on the recommended schedule. Another benefit of a comprehensive eye exam is the evaluation of your eye’s ocular (front) surface if you’re suffering from […]
View Pointe Vision + Style
