Corporate Wellness Tip 4: Beware of Digital Eyestrain

Be aware of, and don’t ignore, symptoms of digital eye strain. Take note of: 1. Sore and red eyes with prolonged computer work. 2. Headaches on the front or sides of the head. 3. Fluctuating vision 4. Difficulty with night...

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Difficulty Reading Small Print

Presbyopia Presbyopia is a condition whereby the eyes become farsighted due to age. The far-sightedness is caused by the lens’ inability to focus on objects that are close. It is a natural process that usually starts in your early 40s...

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Myopia Awareness Week

This week we focus on a condition that is becoming more and more common. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition characterized by the inability to see objects that are far clearer. Myopes often complain of not being able...

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The Importance Of Regular Eye Exams

A lot of people who “can see” often only get their eyes checked when they need a driver’s license or when it’s required for work. People generally judge the health of their eyes using the “clarity” of their vision, and...

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World Optometry Week

This week we celebrate World Optometry Week. We use this time to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye exams. Eye exams don’t only help diagnose and treat vision-related conditions but may help diagnose systemic conditions such as diabetes...

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Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)

Dry Eye Syndrome is one of the most common conditions we see at the practice. Most people experience the same symptoms, burning eyes, sandy feeling, teary and red eyes, and blurry vision. Medication, computer use, air conditioning, contact lens wear,...

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Rubbing the Eyes, Why it’s not a good idea.

Most people don’t think about rubbing their eyes, it’s almost a reflex action. Whether you are tired, or they feel dry or itchy, or there’s something stuck in them, it seems like the easiest way to make your eyes feel...

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Year End Update

There’s still time to get your eye exam done before the end of the year. Contact us to book your appointment, to order contact lenses, spectacles or to purchase sunglasses. We close for the year on the 17th of December...

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Eyestrain and Headaches

Sometimes when you use the computer for too long or read a book without giving your eyes rest, you may develop a headache. When you focus on something close for a long time, your eyes need to work harder in...

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