Category: Eye Health

Did you know that stress and anxiety can affect your eyes and general health? If you are facing physical or mental stress, it can affect your wellbeing. Changes in your eyes can signal problems such as blurred vision, diabetes, stress,…

Why Should you Have an Eye Exam? There are many different reasons you should have an eye exam but the most important reason is to determine if you have good eye health. If any of the following eye conditions/issues apply…

As technology advances, we spend more and more time on digital devices. It is true that you can be have digital eye strain and be affected by a digital screen and the light it radiates. But how can you manage…

Ocular Rosacea is a skin condition affecting the eyes. Ocular rosacea can precede rosacea, which is a skin condition affecting the face only. Usually, people between the ages of 30-50 are likely to be diagnosed with this condition. Ocular rosacea…

Did you know that 77% of people say that sight is their most important sense, yet nowhere near that margin actually get their eyes checked every year? Like any health review, a comprehensive eye exam is vital to determine any…

Did you know that cigarette smoking can serious health issues that can affect the eyes and cause eye disease? Despite these facts, more than 1 billion people worldwide continue to fuel their addiction for smoking. Smoking and eye disease When you smoke,…

Have you ever wondered why green and lighter colored eyes are more sensitive to light?  Light sensitivity is more common than not in the 21st century with 80% of the population suffering from photophobia according to the American Academy of…

What is Macular Degeneration? Macular Degeneration causes blurred or reduced vision loss in the centre of the filed of vision, and this is due to the thinning of the macula. There are two types of macular degeneration: dry and wet.…