Nov 2, 2015 | Vision Health Concerns
More than 2.5 million Canadians have cataracts (CNIB). It is one of the main causes of vision loss in Canada. Cataracts develop as the crystalline lens ages and starts to harden and become cloudy and opaque. It is most common in seniors over 60 years of age but can be...
Nov 2, 2015 | Vision Health Concerns
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a deterioration of the macula which is a small area in the retina (back of the eye). This degeneration of the macula happens as part of the natural aging process but with regular eye health examinations early diagnosis and the...
Nov 2, 2015 | Vision Health Concerns
Many Canadians are affected by seasonal allergies. This can cause red, puffy, itchy and burning eyes. Allergens such as grass, pollen, and ragweed are common in reactions with symptoms include sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, red, itchy, and watery eyes....
Jul 30, 2015 | Vision Health Concerns
Dry Eye Disease is very common and affects over 30% of Canadians. Unfortunately, many of them remain undiagnosed or are ineffectively treated with over the counter artificial tears. This is one of the reasons we have opened the Dry Eye Center of Excellence at Lynn...
