Many patients choose to postpone their eye exams, especially if they don’t see any significant changes to their vision. But little do they know; routine vision care is so much more than getting your prescription updated and choosing a new pair of fashionable specs. A visit to your optometrist can be life-changing, not just for […]
Dry eyes are a prevalent, uncomfortable and irritating condition. Patients commonly experience dryness when their eyes are not producing tears adequately, or when tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms of dry eye can include: Stinging Gritty feeling Scratchy and uncomfortable Burning Feeling like there’s something in your eye Patients with dry eyes may experience flare-ups at […]
Dry eyes are uncomfortable, but knowing the causes, signs, and symptoms can help you stop it in its tracks. If you think your medication is the reason for your dry eyes, treatment options are within reach. Talking to your optometrist about your lifestyle and medical history can be the next step in making the uncomfortable, […]
Leading an active life and playing sports can require extra preparedness and scrutiny when it comes to deciding what to use as safety equipment. Oftentimes, we forget about protecting one of our most delicate features during organized sports: our eyes. Eye injuries most often occur playing baseball, basketball, hockey, and racquet sports. Very few sports […]
Dry eyes can be quite irritating; they scratch, itch, and can become inflamed which can cause considerable discomfort. Not to worry though — Aurora 2020 offers a suite of solutions that can help treat dry eye disease, including the use of omega-3 fatty acids. Book an appointment to talk to one of our eye doctors […]
Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye conditions worldwide, and the causes of dry eyes are numerous. One thing that can affect our ability to produce adequate tears is a change in hormones — for example, women are more susceptible to developing dry eyes during pregnancy. If you are currently experiencing dry […]
Understanding the difference between ocular discomfort and an eye emergency can help preserve your vision. Although some situations clearly indicate an eye care emergency, not all forms of eye pain are so obvious. So what’s the best way to know if you have an emergency? Contacting your optometrist is the surest way to know if […]
Children can have their first comprehensive eye exam as early as 6 months of age. If you suspect your child is having problems with their eyesight, book an eye exam for them as soon as possible. If any problems with your child’s eyes go undiagnosed, it can greatly impact their ability to learn at school […]
Contact lenses are a fantastic alternative to eyeglasses. You may be considering contact lenses because you value their convenience, have trouble wearing glasses, or simply do not like the look of glasses on your face. When choosing contact lenses, it is important to consider the frequency that you will be replacing them; not all contact […]
Your optometrist uses several different technologies during a comprehensive eye exam, including optical coherence tomography. It’s an effective tool for diagnosing eye diseases, but what is this technology, how does it work, and what can it detect? Learn more about optical coherence tomography below. What is OCT? Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a technology used […]
Aurora 2020 - Dr. Robert J. MacAlpine
Aurora 2020 - Dr. Robert J. MacAlpine
