Unionville Optometry Blog

An annual comprehensive eye exam at Unionville Optometry is your best defense against vision loss, and is an important part of maintaining your overall health.

Eye Allergies: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment

By Krista | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Eye Allergies: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment

Last Modified Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, happen when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances in the environment. If seasonal or year-round allergies trouble you, you may experience more than sneezing or a stuffy nose, your eyes can react too. Understanding what triggers ocular allergies and how to treat them can ease discomfort and…

The Haunting Truths of Wearing Decorative Contact Lenses This Halloween

By Krista | October 31, 2025 | Comments Off on The Haunting Truths of Wearing Decorative Contact Lenses This Halloween

Halloween is a time of transformation for many, changing their whole appearance for one to several nights of the season. Wearing decorative contact lenses for Halloween has surged in popularity over recent years. They can instantly transform your look, turning blue eyes more vibrant or even giving a zombie-like appearance. However, without proper fitting or a…

To Help Raise Awareness October Is Children’s Vision Month

By Krista | December 26, 2024 | Comments Off on To Help Raise Awareness October Is Children’s Vision Month

Last Modified Happy Children’s Vision Month October is designated as Children’s Vision Month. It’s a reminder to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining your child’s eye health. In this post, our Markham optometrists offer 5 helpful tips on maintaining and ensuring your child’s eye health throughout the year. Early Detection Is Crucial for Long-Term…

Endoret PRGF – Revolutionizing
Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment

By Krista | February 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Endoret PRGF – Revolutionizing
Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment

Last Modified Endoret PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors) is changing the treatment landscape for Dry Eye Syndrome, offering unprecedented relief from dry, itchy, burning eyes to millions of sufferers. But what is it? And why do our Markham, Ontario optometrists swear by this breakthrough treatment for chronic dry eye patients? To understand the excitement…

Same Day Prescription Glasses

By Krista | January 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Last Modified Same day prescription glasses let you leave the clinic with new eyeglasses within hours of your visit. This is ideal if your glasses are broken, lost, or your vision has changed. At Unionville Optometry, we use in-house lens cutting technology to complete many prescriptions the same day. We know that accidents happen. You…

What is Macular Degeneration & Other FAQs

By Krista | December 5, 2023 | Comments Off on What is Macular Degeneration & Other FAQs

Macular Degeneration: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment Options Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the leading cause of vision loss in individuals aged 60 and above. The condition primarily affects the macula, the central portion of the retina, leading to a deterioration in central vision. In this article, our eye doctors delve into the various aspects…

Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment Explained

By Krista | November 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment Explained

Last Modified Eye drops don’t come cheap. You know, the kind you have to ask the pharmacist for; the kind that has even the smallest hope of making any difference to your irritated, Sahara-sandy eyes; the kind that you go through like peanut M&Ms in your dry-eyed desperation. Those eye drops. They don’t come cheap….

Intense Pulsed Light – IPL Treatment for Dry Eyes

By Krista | October 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Intense Pulsed Light – IPL Treatment for Dry Eyes

Unionville Dry Eye Clinic offers IPL treatment for dry eyes (Intense Pulsed Light Therapy) along with Lipiflow and Radio Frequency Treatments. These dry eye treatment options help patients who suffer from: Dry Eye Disease (DED) – Some of the symptoms of DED (dry eye syndrome) may include, among others, dry eyes, blurred vision, stinging discomfort,…

Cleaning & Protecting Your Glasses

By Krista | November 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Cleaning & Protecting Your Glasses

Last Modified Protecting your glasses and keeping the clean helps maintain clear vision and extends the life of your eyewear. This guide explains the safest way to clean lenses, what to avoid, and daily habits that protect your glasses. Eyeglasses are one of the most important investments you can make. Not only financially, but also…

Even Jennifer Aniston has Dry Eye

By Krista | May 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Even Jennifer Aniston has Dry Eye

Last Modified In Canada, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) estimates that approximately 30% of Canadian adults suffer from dry eye disease (DED). In America, a newly published poll finds that as many as 47% of Americans experience frequent or occasional DED symptoms. In North America alone, that’s over 100 million people suffering…

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To learn more about our optometrists or any of our professional eye care services, or to book a professional  eye exam, please contact our Unionville Optometry eye clinic or call our optometry office at 905-477-4488.