The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a range of medical services that have been deemed necessary. A small portion of this coverage includes vision care. Within this vision-care portion, vision therapy isn’t included. OHIP currently considers vision therapy to be more of a rehabilitative service, which is why this service isn’t covered by OHIP. […]
Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that is used to reshape the cornea to temporarily improve a person’s vision. Ortho-k is usually used to treat myopia in children, but some adults benefit from Ortho-k treatment as well. Optometrists typically recommend Ortho-k lenses to be worn when sleeping, but can […]
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Dry eye is a common eye condition that affects as many as 30% of Canadians and is trending upwards. Some research has shown that many people with cataracts will also have dry eye. Does this mean that dry eye could be causing cataracts? Luckily, the answer is no, dry eye does not cause cataracts. Cataracts […]
Your eyes are crucial to your everyday life, and when something unusual develops, it’s natural to be worried. Floaters, those waving squiggly lines that drift throughout your vision, can sometimes be a sign that something’s wrong. So if you’ve ever experienced an increase in floaters alongside the burning sensations caused by dry eye, it’s normal […]
Your eyes are vital to your everyday life, and when something unusual develops, it’s normal to be concerned. Many people spend long hours in front of screens, leading to digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. This condition can cause discomfort and affect your productivity. If you’ve ever experienced eye strain and wondered if blue […]
When it comes to eye health, understanding the signs and distinctions between different conditions is crucial. Blepharitis and styes are two common eye issues often mistaken for one another due to their similar symptoms. Both can cause irritation, dry eyes, and pain. Blepharitis is a condition caused by inflammation that causes redness, irritation, and crusty […]
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The discomfort of dry eyes in the morning can be an unsettling way to start your day. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by insufficient lubrication on the eye’s surface. It can lead to burning, scratchy eyes, vision distortion, or excessive tearing to compensate for dryness. If you wake up with dry eyes, […]
If you have myopia or hyperopia, you’ve likely needed glasses or contacts for most of your life. Imagine if there were a more permanent fix, a way you could see clearly without vision correction. It exists in the form of laser surgery, a wonderful approach to giving you a permanent solution to many different vision […]
Cataracts are among the leading causes of vision loss worldwide, affecting millions of people above the age of 40. They are caused by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, and other visual disturbances. While cataracts can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses in the early […]
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If you’ve been in the market for some new glasses, there’s a decent chance you’ve come across blue light glasses. Maybe you’re even already familiar with these blue light glasses and are reaping the benefits of wearing them. However, you could be wondering if wearing them all the time would be safe and beneficial. Research […]
Our office can be found off of Major MacKenzie Drive West in the same plaza as the Medical Centre and Tim Hortons. The location of our office is 965 Major Mackenzie Dr. West, Units 3 & 4.
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