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 […]
Dry eye syndrome can be a frustrating and uncomfortable condition. Luckily, vitamins can provide a natural solution for those who suffer from dry eyes. Vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like oily fish and flaxseeds, have been shown to reduce the inflammation that leads to dry eyes. […]
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve gotten an eye exam, and now you’re wondering how long an eye exam is going to take before you book your next one. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard answer for how long an eye exam takes, but many of them last from 30 to 60 minutes. Your overall […]
The winter season brings many joys and winter activities, like skiing, ice skating, or building snowmen. But, the colder temperatures and lower humidity can also cause some discomfort, especially for those with dry eyes. Your optometrist can diagnose it during a routine eye exam. While winter can make dry eyes more likely, we have some […]
The world of cannabis and its myriad compounds has been the subject of substantial research and discussion in recent years. Among the numerous compounds found in cannabis, cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has gained significant attention for its potential therapeutic benefits for the eyes. A question more people are asking during eye exams today […]
Experiencing dry eyes and headaches simultaneously is not an uncommon occurrence. However, while these 2 conditions often coexist, there isn’t concrete evidence to suggest that one directly causes the other. Dry eyes and headaches share common triggers, but the presence of one does not necessarily induce the other. Scheduling routine eye exams can help manage […]
What if we told you that your visual eye disorders could be corrected using the help of a virtual reality game? Vision therapy is a non-invasive approach to treating visual impairments in children and adults, such as lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), misalignment, and focusing issues. Generally, it is best to have amblyopia treated […]
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Yes, contact lenses do expire. During a contact lens fitting, you’ll learn that wearing them past expiration can harm your eyes. Even unopened contacts can go bad when it’s past their expiration date. The expiration date of soft contact lenses is usually around 4 years from the date manufacturers package them, but the exact date […]
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 […]
Scratchy, irritated, dry eyes can interrupt your day with symptoms that impact your quality of life. But is vision loss a symptom of dry eye? In rare cases where dry eye is unaddressed by eye professionals, dry eye can lead to vision loss. The optometrists at Foresee Eyecare can treat your dry eye disease before […]
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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