If your eyes feel gritty, dry, or uncomfortable, how can you relieve this feeling? Don’t worry—you’re not in this alone. Your eye doctor may have several ideas on what’s causing this discomfort and how they can help your eyes feel better. With their help, you can enjoy comfortable vision. Continue reading to learn more about […]
If you have dry eyes, your optometrist may recommend prescription eye drops to help relieve your symptoms. A common prescription eye drop brand is Restasis, but how does it help with dry eyes? Continue reading to learn more about dry eye disease and eye drops, including how Restasis can help you find relief from dry […]
While glasses are a popular choice, many people prefer contact lenses. They have several benefits, such as helping you see clearly without needing frames. If you’re interested in getting contact lenses, you’ll need a contact lens fitting. Continue reading to learn more about contact lens fittings, including what they are, why you need them, and […]
Pregnancy can require you to make several lifestyle changes. If you’re pregnant, can you still visit your optometrist for an eye exam? Continue reading to learn more about pregnancy and your eye health, including if you can receive an eye exam while pregnant. Why Get an Eye Exam? An eye exam can seem unnecessary if […]
Over 2 million Canadians live with diabetes, a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). This disease increases your risk of developing several eye diseases, requiring you to care for your eye health and vision. The blood vessels in the back of your eye are sensitive to damage caused by […]
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 […]
Aurora 2020 - Dr. Robert J. MacAlpine
