Clothes. Shoes. Backpacks. The new fall fashion for your kids head to toe. But have you thought of eyewear as an essential accessory to their fall fashion? The hottest trends for adults quickly translate into the coolest looks for kids, and eyewear is no exception. Send your kids back to school in style, and visit…
Learn MoreAdd an eye exam to your Back-to-School Checklist!
School supplies: CHECK. School clothes: CHECK. New lunchbox: CHECK. Eye exam: TO-DO. It’s that time of year. Parents are busy making sure their child has all the necessary tools to have a successful school year. As much as 80% of classroom learning is visual, so ensuring children can see properly will help them reach their…
Learn MoreIs Wearing Cheap Sunglasses Dangerous for Your Eyes?
Are you rough with your sunglasses or constantly losing them? These are common complaints we hear from our patients. These patients tend to buy inexpensive sunglasses due to the fact that they are constantly replacing them. It is important however to be aware of the differences in quality and Ultra Violet (UV) protection in sunglasses.…
Learn MoreCrying Your Eyes Out – The Problem of Watery Eyes
Water in your eye is a good thing. Your eyes need natural lubrication for health and function. But, like most things in life, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. And so when there’s an overabundance of water in your eyes it can create a condition called watery eyes. This is…
Learn MoreUltraviolet rays – What you see and what you don’t
Summer is here, and it feels great. Time to bask in the light of the sun and soak up those rays. But be careful. The sun gives off an enormous amount of energy. According to Dr. David Hathaway, a solar scientist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center that sun shining down on us provides about…
Learn MoreWill using a computer ruin my child’s eyes?
As a parent, I struggle with how much computer/lap top/iPad/video games to allow for my children. Though this is a multifactorial question which includes many considerations, I can comment on the effects of digital devices and how it relates to one’s eyes. Many parents ask if a tablet or computer is bad for their children’s…
Learn More13th Annual Customer Appreciation Day
We are very excited to announce our upcoming Customer Appreciation Day event! This event will feature special one day only savings, including: ONE-DAY SAVINGS - 40% off eyeglass frames when a complete pair is purchased (lenses at regular price) ONE-DAY SAVINGS - 25% off non-prescription sunglasses ONE DAY ONLY - Special one day pricing on…
Learn MoreEye Allergy Relief
Spring is in the air… this must be true as a large number of our patients have come in with symptoms of itchy, watery and red eyes! Did you know, 15-20% of people with allergies will have a form of ocular involvement? While the majority of allergy sufferers will self-manage their condition, your optometrist can…
Learn MoreVision Source Canada World Sight Day Challenge
Optometry Giving Sight is a global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and a pair of glasses. More than 600 million people around the world are blind or vision impaired because they do not have access to…
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