Everything You Need to Know About Acuvue Contact Lenses Contact lenses have transformed the way millions of people see the world—quite literally! If you’ve ever made the switch from glasses to contacts, you’ll know exactly what we mean. That freedom from the constant presence of glasses resting on your face is fairly liberating. (No matter…
Last Modified Everything You Need To Know About The Gold Standard in Anti-Reflective Lens Coatings If you’ve ever worn glasses, then at some point in time you’ve dealt with stubborn, waxy smudges you can’t quite seem to wipe away completely; annoying glare bouncing off your lenses and limiting your line of sight; or invisible but…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re a compulsive computer user, you need Crizal lenses for your spectacles. Here’s why. The Effects of Substantial Computer Usage or Screen Time on Your Eyes Do you spend a ton of time on the computer (and/or other screens)? Yep, you and 100% of the population. (Did you know that Canadians now report spending…
A common question we get asked often is “What does farsighted mean?” Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a condition whereby you can see at a distance but have trouble viewing things clearly that are close to you. Does this sound like you? In this Unionville blog post about what does farsighted mean, we will answer several of…
Looking for good eye health care tips? The beginning of each year is a very good time to reflect how well we are taking care of our bodies, including managing our eye health. Here are 10 good eye health care tips to help boost up your eye health care regime. 1. Have a Comprehensive Dilated…