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Does Ortho-K Improve Eyesight?

"A woman holding an ortho-k contact lens in focus in the foreground with half of her face out of focus in the background."

Ortho-k, also known as orthokeratology, is a common myopia control treatment that involves using specialty contact lenses to achieve temporary vision correction. When worn at night, ortho-k lenses can help slow myopia for children and improve vision for people of all ages without the need for additional vision correction during the day.  Myopia is one […]

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Screen Time Recommendations for Children

A two year old male child in a prone position watching a video on a smartphone.

Kids are constantly being exposed to screens through laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more, which may negatively affect their ocular health.  Studies have shown that increased screen time can lead to ocular issues like myopia progression or other potentially harmful vision conditions. To mitigate these risks, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society […]

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Are Any Vitamins Good for Macular Degeneration?

Different types of vitamins and supplements are on shelves in a pharmacy. utritional supplements and a diet high in antioxidants, among other healthy lifestyle choices, can help prevent macular degeneration or slow its progression.

Macular degeneration is a common eye condition and the leading cause of vision loss for older adults. Since it can progress at different speeds for different people, it’s crucial to have regular eye exams so your optometrist can track its progression. There’s no way to reverse macular degeneration. However, nutritional supplements and a diet high […]

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