Eye styes can be painful, annoying, and let’s face it unattractive. If you are prone to getting them you may wonder why you keep getting eye styes. Or if you’ve never had one, you might just want to know how to avoid them in the first place. Read on to learn about eye stye causes,…
If your eye is watering, itchy, and red, it could be allergies or it could be pink eye. How do you know when its pink eye causing your eye irritation and when do you need medical treatment? Read on to learn more about pink eye. What is Pink Eye? Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis —…
Eye Twitching- Causes, Prevention and Concerns Eye twitching, or involuntary spasms of the eyelid, affects many of us from time to time. While it can be annoying, eye twitching isn’t usually a cause for concern, although in some cases of constant eye twitching it may indicate an underlying health issue. Read on to learn more…
The colour of your eyes is more than just a trait you inherit from your parents; it may also predict certain health issues. According to the American Journal of Ophthalmology your eye colour may predispose you to certain eye health issues and diseases. As outlined on the Breast Cancer Site and Prevention Magazine, knowing what…
When our vision is normal, we often take it for granted. Only when there is a disruption to our sight do we realize how fortunate we are. Some vision disruptions such as eye floaters, and rainbow halos are common and can be annoying but aren’t usually serious. They can however indicate a more serious issue…
Many of us are working from home during Covid-19 and though businesses are slowly starting to open up the trend for remote work will probably continue. With remote work and social interaction being relegated to Zoom we are on our computers more than ever before which can translate to vision problems and computer vision syndrome.…
Finding an Optometrist in Toronto Being new to any city can be an overwhelming time as you become accustomed to your surroundings. If you’re new to Toronto and are looking for a Toronto area optometrist, what should you look for? Maybe you’re a student, going to the University of Toronto. Our office is close by…
Please take a few minutes to read the questions below. If you answer yes to any of them, please reschedule your appointment: Have you travelled outside of the country within the past 2 weeks? Do you have or have you had in the last 2 weeks, a fever, cough, sore throat, loss of smell/taste or…
How to Keep your Eyes Safe and Healthy During Office Closures With Toronto optometrist offices closed due to Covid-19 and the regulations set out by the World Health Organization, you may be missing out on your routine comprehensive eye exam. Until our office reopens and you have access to a Toronto area optometrist such as…
How to Avoid Contracting and Spreading the COVID-19 virus through the Eyes With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being declared a pandemic, health officials are looking for ways to prevent it’s spread including school closures and businesses shutting down. The best way to handle this health crisis it to take precautionary measures and receive up to date…