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Cataracts
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...
AMD – Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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...
Allergies (Red, Itchy, Burning Eyes?)
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....
Lasik Surgery
LASIK is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK is performed by ophthalmologists using a laser and is a viable alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses for many patients. There are several necessary...
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes & Vision)
Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition that affects all adults over 45 years old at some point in their lifecycle. As your eye ages, the crystalline lens inside the eye loses its elasticity and flexibility resulting in less ability to focus on objects close up....
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia is an eye condition that occurs when the light entering the pupil does not bend or refract correctly and falls beyond back of the eye without coming to a single focus on the retina (back of the eye) resulting in blurred vision. People with Myopia can see...
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Hyperopia is an eye condition that occurs when the light entering the pupil does not bend or refract correctly and falls short coming to a single focus on the retina (back of the eye) resulting in blurred vision. People with Hyperopia can see objects far away clearly...
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an irregular curvature of the cornea which is the clear, front surface covering the iris and pupil. This results in blurred vision in various distances as the light is not focusing properly on the retina (the back of the eye). Most people have some...
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
What is Strabismus? (Crossed Eyes or Eye Turns) Strabismus is commonly referred to as a crossed eye or wandering eye. It is a visual condition in which a person cannot align both eyes simultaneously under normal conditions. The result is the appearance of one eye...
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
What is Amblyopia? Amblyopia, commonly referred to as lazy eye, is the eye condition noted by reduced vision not correctable by wearing glasses or contact lenses and is not due to any eye disease. Amblyopia is often the result of long-term suppression of the eye’s...
