Eye health
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and ocular health
Our optometrists provide thorough eye exams, which are essential for ensuring your visual and ocular health. Using cutting-edge equipment, we offer comprehensive exams that assess the various structures of the eye.
Our team also takes care of children’s eye health. It is recommended to schedule a first eye exam around the age of 3, another one before starting school, and then annually from the age of 6, unless there are concerns or doubts. Good vision is essential for academic success, and regular eye exams can significantly impact a child’s learning experience.
Contact us today to have your vision assessed and corrected, screen for eye conditions, or receive advice on the optical products best suited to your needs!
Vision problems
Amblyopia
Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," is a vision disorder that affects many children. It can be detected at birth or may develop in the early years of life. If treated promptly, amblyopia is often reversible.
Astigmatism
Some people call this vision disorder "football eyes." It occurs due to an irregularly shaped cornea, which is crucial for focusing light rays onto the retina. Individuals with astigmatism typically experience blurred vision. This issue can be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a vision disorder that makes it difficult for a person to see objects clearly up close. As a result, nearby objects appear blurry, and individuals often have to strain their eyes to focus on them. This condition occurs because the eyeball is shorter than normal. Fortunately, hyperopia can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Myopia
Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is a vision disorder that prevents a person from seeing distant objects clearly. It occurs when the eye is too long. This vision disorder can be easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia becomes more common after the age of 40. Presbyopia affects the ability to quickly focus from distance vision to near vision. The most common signs are a desire to hold reading material at arm's length, blurred vision at normal reading distance, and eye strain when attempting to perform close-up tasks. This condition can be corrected by wearing multifocal glasses.
Strabismus
Strabismus is noticeable when both eyes do not look in the same direction. This vision disorder, usually noticed in children under the age of 6, can worsen with age if not treated in time. It is caused by weakness in one or more of the eye muscles. Strabismus can be corrected by wearing glasses, performing visual exercises, or undergoing surgery.
Computer Vision Syndrome
For several years now, computers have been playing an increasingly important role in people's daily lives. Whether at work or at home, the amount of time spent in front of a computer continues to grow. The same is true for vision problems related to computer use.
Symptoms
Headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, eye irritation, double vision, excessive dryness or tearing of the eyes, eye pain, and excessive blinking.
Prevention
Several preventive measures can reduce the risk of this syndrome. Everyone should take these preventive measures, since even people with perfect vision can experience symptoms as a result of improper computer use.
- Place the screen at arm's length from your eyes and at an angle of 20 degrees below eye level.
- Keep the ambient lighting at the same brightness level as the screen.
- Do not work in an unlit room.
- Reduce glare on the screen by using dimmers on the lamps.
- Apply the 20-20-20 rule: take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and focus on a point at least 20 feet (6 meters) away.
- Blink often. People tend to blink half as much when using a computer, which leads to dry eyes. Drops prescribed by your optometrist can relieve discomfort.
- Have an anti-glare treatment applied when you purchase your glasses to protect your eyes from bright or flashing light sources such as fluorescent tubes. Your optometrist can recommend glasses designed specifically for computer use.
Glaucoma
The term “glaucoma” refers to a group of diseases caused by pressure that damages the optic nerve. It is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. Some forms of glaucoma, such as open-angle glaucoma, cause no symptoms until there is gradual loss of peripheral vision. Closely angle glaucoma causes pressure in the eye and leads to pain, blurred vision, and halos around lights. Both forms of the disease can lead to complete vision loss.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the membrane that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid. There are several causes: bacteria, viruses, allergies, chemical irritants, and dry eyes are just a few.
Treatments
Depending on the cause, severity, and symptoms, your optometrist will prescribe the appropriate treatment. A good start to treatment is to frequently apply preservative-free artificial tears. Always consult your optometrist if symptoms persist.
Prevention
- Avoid touching your eyes
- Wash your hands often (before and after applying medication)
- Avoid sharing pillows, towels, washcloths and cosmetics
Cataracts
Cataracts are a common eye condition that usually develops after the age of 60. Cataracts can be caused by aging, heredity, disease, injury, or prolonged exposure to sunlight without UV protection. People with this eye condition usually have blurred vision that does not go away when they blink, or feel as if their eyes are covered by a veil.
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration affects a part of the eye called the macula. The macula is responsible for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Macular degeneration blurs or distorts central vision. This disorder is the leading cause of blindness in people aged 55 and older in North America. There is no cure for this disease, but early detection and preventive measures can delay or reduce vision loss.