Can I Use Eye Drops With Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Lareina Yeung

A young woman in a blue stripe long sleeve uses eye drops for dry eye treatment.

Yes, using eye drops with contact lenses for dry eye relief is possible when you choose the right eye drops and speak with your optometrist […]

How to Avoid Pink Eye If Someone in Your House Has It?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Lareina Yeung

A young man holding a tissue in his left hand and rubbing his right eye in irritation with his right hand

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection that causes inflammation of the eye’s outer membrane. It can result from bacteria, viruses, or allergies, […]

Does Lipiflow Work for Dry Eye?

Posted on April 18, 2023 (June 1, 2023) by Lareina Yeung

A man sitting at a desk taking off his eyeglasses and rubbing his eyes with his fingers due to strain from staring at a computer for a long time.

If you have ever experienced dry eye, you know how uncomfortable and irritating it can be. Recent advancements in technology have led to treatments like […]

Should I Buy Glasses From My Optometrist? What You Miss When Shopping Online

Posted on January 18, 2023 (March 24, 2023) by Lareina Yeung

Women at optometrist office trying on different glasses while looking in mirror

Purchasing eyeglasses is an important decision. Whether it’s your first or your hundredth pair, your glasses are a part of your life that not only […]

Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary?

Posted on January 18, 2023 (January 18, 2023) by Lareina Yeung

n adult plus-size woman is massaging the part between her eyes, experiencing vision problems. Obesity is one of the risk factors for macular degeneration.

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a common eye condition affecting the retina’s central portion, known as the macula. It’s the […]

How Long Should Your Glasses Frames Last?

Posted on November 30, 2022 (November 30, 2022) by Lareina Yeung

A woman chooses glasses in the store with different models of eyeglasses on the display.

Wearing Out Your Eyewear If you wear glasses, whether all day or for occasional tasks, you know how indispensable they are. But, like any tool […]

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Posted on October 27, 2022 (October 27, 2022) by Lareina Yeung

A lady is holding a bottle of eye solution in her right hand while she is pouring a liquid inside a contact lens container in her left-hand to keep the contact lens last longer.

Wear Over Time Caring for your contact lenses is essential for eye health and vision. It can also help your contact lenses last longer. Still, […]

Can Myopia be Reversed?

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Lareina Yeung

A lady is reading a yellow book with her face so near to what she is reading.

A Growing Eye Problem Myopia or nearsightedness is one of the most common vision problems, and it’s only growing. Myopia affects over 30% of Canadians […]