Glaucoma is one of Canada’s most common eye diseases and is known as “the silent thief of sight” because it often has little or no symptoms early on. While age is one of the leading risk factors in developing glaucoma, high eye pressure is also a significant risk factor because of the damage it can […]
Our eye health is nothing to take lightly. We only get 1 set of eyes, after all. You may think that getting eye exams is simply to ensure you can see clearly with up-to-date eyeglasses or contact lenses. And while your corrective prescription is certainly something your eye doctor can check during an eye exam, […]
Children learn, grow, and develop using their 5 senses—vision being an integral part of that learning. If your child is struggling with their visual skills, vision therapy could be a solution if there are problems with the brain-eye connection. Your little one could benefit from vision therapy if: They’re squinting a lot Get headaches often […]
Dry eyes aren’t simply an inconvenience. Untreated dry eye disease can affect your vision in several ways and can be extremely uncomfortable. There are multiple ways to treat dry eye, but the treatment plan that our optometrists recommend will ultimately depend on what’s causing the symptoms. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment uses pulses of light […]
Like many Canadians, you might be familiar with some of the uncomfortable symptoms of chronically dry eyes. But if you’ve only had mild cases until now, you might be less familiar with some of the ways dry eye can affect your vision. In addition to being uncomfortable, your eyes can become more sensitive to light […]
Your lifestyle, including your nutrition, can influence your health. You’ve been told to avoid excessive sugar, drink more water, and take vitamins to preserve your overall well-being. Your eyes are also affected by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Omega-3 is one supplement that can help support your eye health, especially if you experience dry eyes. Dry […]
Anti-aging treatments are growing in popularity, and many Canadians, like yourself, may be interested in purchasing products and procedures that boast flawless skin and other anti-aging benefits. However, It’s important to set realistic expectations and speak with our staff at Aurora Eye Care to determine which products or services work best for your skin. For […]
Did you know that an eye exam can detect more than just your current prescription? In fact, an eye exam can also detect diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina and can lead to vision loss if left untreated. This is why it’s important to see an optometrist regularly, especially […]
If you need to have cataracts removed, can refractive errors be corrected at the same time? While you may not link the two conditions together, cataracts and astigmatism can be addressed in the same procedure. When cataracts start limiting your ability to drive, read, shop, climb stairs, or maintain your independence, our optometrists may recommend […]
Just like a physiotherapist can help you improve your body’s mobility, a vision therapist can help improve how you use your eyes. Because each person is unique, a vision therapist can create a customized treatment plan to help you improve your hand-eye coordination, reaction time, ability to track objects, and more. Each vision therapy program […]
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