Exposure to allergens such as pollen and mold spores may make your eyes become red, itchy, and watery. These are all symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is an eye inflammation induced by allergens such as the ones listed above. The name comes...
Short, to-the-point and filled to the brim with useful information. Pediatric strabismus is a condition that predominantly affects newborn infants but it can develop over childhood up to ages 5 or 6. The simplest introduction to pediatric strabismus is that it is a...
We encounter many families who are unaware of how vision therapy can be used in replacement of – or in conjunction with – several surgical procedures that are used to correct eye alignment problems. As optometrists and vision therapy practitioners, we know the value...
There’s no universal advice as to what sunglasses to pick, which brands to choose, or what style to go for- so much depends on you and your tastes! We’ve cultivated a few helpful tips that will point you in the right direction. Don’t forget we’ve got one of the...
Summer is our favourite time of year. The warm weather really makes Vancouver look and feel beautiful. However, for some, the boon to local fauna has a nasty side effect: seasonal allergies. Even if you don’t have seasonal allergies, chances are that you know someone...
It’s the time of year where we see an influx of patients suffering from dry eye and allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies). Unfortunately, both of these conditions tend to flare up in the spring and are often confused with each other because they share similar...
