Double vision, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing at night, and fading of colours. These signs may indicate cataract symptoms. While these symptoms may not seem severe and could be mistaken for common vision problems of nearsightedness or farsightedness, they could be an indication of cataracts. Cataracts forming in the eye can lead…
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If you’ve been wearing contact lenses for a significant amount of time, then you probably have had this happen before. It’s Friday night and you go to a friend's place, originally planning on just staying for dinner. Your casual evening with close friends somehow turns into a late night of debauchery, and so you end…
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Have your eyes been feeling dry lately? While it’s normal for almost anyone to experience this occasionally, if you’ve been noticing your eyes are feeling dry quite often, you may have dry eye syndrome. Most of us blink nearly 12,000 times a day. While most people won’t notice this unconscious movement, for those with dry…
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Is the thought of driving at night a cause of anxiety and dread? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people experience difficulties seeing at night, making driving a stressful event. As we age, our eyesight goes through changes that make tasks that may have seemed effortless at one point seem difficult, such as…
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Summertime is right around the corner here in the Okanagan! While we believe it’s important to protect your eyes all year round, sunny days pose a challenge for contact lens wearers. The sun hits your face, and your immediate reaction is to squint, right? Not if you’re wearing Acuvue’s Transition Contacts. These innovative new contact lenses could…
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Finding the best eyeglasses for your face shape doesn’t have to be difficult! While it can seem overwhelming to see a huge selection of eyeglasses to choose from in your Kelowna Optometrist’s office, such as iSight, there are a few ways you can narrow down your selection. One of the best ways to know what…
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It’s not uncommon for most of our patients to come home after a long day and unwind by reading an ebook, browsing social media on their smartphone or watching tv. However, more and more studies are showing that blue light eye damage is something to be concerned about. While blue light isn’t all bad, blue light…
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Dark circles under eyes can be a common, and annoying struggle for most people. Not getting enough sleep, frequent air travel, and spending long hours staring at computer screens can contribute to dark circles and bags under eyes. Keep reading for a few tips from your Optometrist Kelowna to understand what causes dark circles under…
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You may have heard of nearsightedness and farsightedness before, but, what are they? It can be easy to get these two terms mixed up. Near and farsightedness are some of the most common issues our patients at iSight Optometry encounter. If you’re having troubles seeing things close up, or far away, it may be time…
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