We have all seen it...people holding their menus, maps and cell phones at arm’s length, desperately trying to make out the print. Hyperopia or farsightedness is a common refractive condition that can causes distant objects to become clearer than closer objects. However, not everyone experiences this eye condition in the same way. Farsightedness can affect…
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Many Okanagan schools offer vision screening tests for their students. This very basic eye test primarily focuses on vision acuity and sharpness, colour blindness and whether a refractive error may be present. It does not replace a comprehensive eye exam or enable the practitioner to perform many professional tests. Parents may receive a newsletter stating…
Learn MoreIt’s true that you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. We take our ability to drive for granted, until we lose it. Driving isn’t just getting from one place to another faster; being mobile and in control of your mobility is an important part of maintaining your independence. Driving provides a sense of…
Learn MoreDifficulty in seeing small print, needing more light to read and holding reading material further away from you are all indicators that it is time to book an eye exam to ascertain whether you need reading glasses. As you age, you may find yourself struggling to see objects and read words up-close. This farsightedness, or…
Learn MoreWe all have bad habits. And the problem is we sometimes don’t even know we’re doing them. But whether we know it or not we all frequently engage in habits that negatively affect the health of our eyes and compromise the quality of our vision. Here are 5 unhealthy habits that negatively affect your vision.…
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