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.

Cleaning & Protecting Your Glasses

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

In this post, our Markham optometrists offer additional tips on protecting your glasses, discussing what NOT to use when cleaning and caring for your glasses. We wear our glasses a lot so it is understandable how dirty they can sometimes get. See our post entitled, Tips on How to Clean Prescription Glasses for a more…

Even Jennifer Aniston has Dry Eye

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

Jennifer Aniston is one fo the 30 million Americans that suffers from dry eye syndrome. Just like many patients, she had symptoms for years. She thought she had allergies. The majority of patients we see at Unionville Optometry have some form of dry eye. Some have symptoms and some don’t (yet). Every patient over the…

Acuvue Contacts – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

By 1stonthelist | May 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Acuvue Contacts – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

In this blog post on Acuvue contacts FAQs, our Optometrists at Unionville Optometry in Markham Ontario answer a number of frequently asked questions about Acuvue contact lenses. Acuvue contacts offer exceptional visual clarity and are designed for comfort using the latest in eye care technology and contact lens materials. Acuvue Contacts FAQs Q – How…

FAQs About Essilor Crizal Lenses

By 1stonthelist | February 4, 2019 | Comments Off on FAQs About Essilor Crizal Lenses

In this Crizal Lenses FAQ article, our eye care professionals at Unionville Optometry in Markham Ontario answer a number of frequently asked questions about Crizal lenses. Crizal by Essilor has become a worldwide industry leader in anti-reflective coatings. In fact, Essilor Crizal lenses have become the standard for anti-reflective coating. Crizal Lenses FAQ Is Crizal…

Part 3 – Environmental Causes of Dry Eyes

By 1stonthelist | March 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Part 3 – Environmental Causes of Dry Eyes

This third and final post is a continuation of previous posts on the causes of dry eyes, which can occur in as many as 50% of the population. In Dry Eyes – Part 1 our Markham optometrists discussed dry eye symptoms including inflammation of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, and an inadequate quality or quantity of tears. In Dry…

Part 2 – Dry Eyes Due to Health Conditions

By 1stonthelist | February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Part 2 – Dry Eyes Due to Health Conditions

“Health Conditions that Cause Dry Eyes” is our second post and a continuation of Part 1: Why Do Dry Eyes Occur? Dry eyes can occur in as much as 50% of the population. In Dry Eyes – Part 2, we will discuss the health-related causes of dry eyes. Dry Eyes Due to Aging People over…

4 Tips On How to Clean Prescription Glasses Properly

By 1stonthelist | February 1, 2018 | Comments Off on 4 Tips On How to Clean Prescription Glasses Properly

Are you wondering about how to clean prescription glasses properly? Your prescription eyeglasses not only allow you to see more clearly at specific distances, but they are also an investment in the health and longevity of your eyes. Our Markham optometrists offer four tips on how to clean prescription glasses, plus how NOT to clean…

Part 1 – Why Do Dry Eyes Occur?

By 1stonthelist | August 31, 2017 | Comments Off on Part 1 – Why Do Dry Eyes Occur?

Why do I have dry eyes? This is a very common question asked by many who suffer from dry eye pain. You are not alone – up to 50% of adults experience regular dry eyes regularly; making this one of the most common reasons for a visit to the eye doctor. If your eyes are…

Hottest Eyewear Trends for 2019

By 1stonthelist | August 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Hottest Eyewear Trends for 2019

Wondering what are the top eyewear trends for 2019? Unionville Optometry has over 40 different eyeglass frame collections to choose from, many updated weekly to stay on top of the latest and hottest prescription eyewear trends. The current non-prescription and prescription eyewear trends for 2019 include: Tortoise shell frames, which always have that very classic…

Benefits of Crizal Lenses for Computer Users

By 1stonthelist | August 5, 2017 | Comments Off on Benefits of Crizal Lenses for Computer Users

One of the benefits of Crizal lenses is that they help limit our exposure to detrimental light sources. Long term exposure to blue-violet light can cause premature eye aging. Computers, tablets, and phones emit this spectrum of blue-violet light. Crizal lenses benefit computer users by implementing light-filtering technology to remove the blue-violet light range while…

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