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July 15, 2024

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.…

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July 15, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause…

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July 15, 2024

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Cataract Surgery

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so what better time to shed light on cataracts? Below, you’ll find useful information about…

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June 5, 2024

ImPACT Concussion Testing

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every concussion is different; symptoms and recovery depend…

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March 9, 2024

How Progressive Lenses Work

Progressive lenses or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are the most popular multifocal lenses today, offering an effective and great looking…

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March 9, 2024

Warm Compress For Dry Eye

For those suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), finding relief from dry, red, irritated eyes may be a top priority.…

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March 9, 2024

Optometric Vision Therapy: Evidence Based Treatment for Head Injury

The new standards of care have recognized the importance of identifying and treating vision disorders after head injury. In his…

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January 24, 2023

Can Vision Therapy Benefit A Child With a Learning Disability?

For decades, vision therapy has been [recognized] as an effective treatment for children with visual problems like strabismus (crossed eyes),…

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December 29, 2022

How Can Poor Vision Affect Your Child’s Behavior?

It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioural problems in their children at some point in time. While there may…

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November 14, 2022

What Causes a Child to Be a Slow Learner?

Some kids find school easy, while others struggle to keep up with their peers in school, both academically and socially.…

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October 25, 2022

Is Your Child Doing Poorly in School? Here?s What You Need to Know

If you ever received a bad report card as a child, you know how frustrating it can be. You likely…

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September 28, 2022

How Poor Eye Tracking Impacts Reading

If your child is struggling in the classroom, reading below grade level, avoids reading tasks or becomes easily frustrated when…

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January 14, 2023

Concussions & Vision Problems After a Car Accident

While a car accident can impact our lives in an instant, its effects on our eyes and vision may not…

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November 20, 2022

Retraining The Concussed Brain Using Neuro-Optometry

Are your post-concussion symptoms still bothering you weeks, months or even years after your concussion? If that’s the case, you’re…

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November 14, 2022

Blurred Vision And Headaches ? What?s the Connection

Everyone gets headaches. Most of the time they?re mild and go away before you know it. But sometimes they hit…

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October 13, 2022

What?s The Difference Between Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries?

There are 2 main types of brain injuries: traumatic and non-traumatic. Both types of brain injuries are potentially serious, and…

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September 7, 2022

What?s an Ocular Migraine?

Ocular migraines, also known as visual migraines, are sudden, temporary episodes of visual distortion ? and can be quite scary…

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July 15, 2022

4 Ways a Stroke Can Impact Vision

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world experience a stroke. Of the survivors, around 65% will have…

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