At Aurora Eye Care in Grande Prairie, we help patients understand not only what their prescription says, but why it matters. Whether you’re considering glasses, contact lenses, or wondering if surgery is an option, the first step is understanding your eyes and the correction options available to you.
If you’ve been Googling “why does my eye keep twitching” or looking up common eye twitching causes, here’s the reassuring part: most eyelid twitching is harmless. The clinical term for a common, benign eye twitch is myokymia, which means a small involuntary muscle spasm in the eyelid.
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 […]
Amblyopia – also known as “lazy eye” – is a visual developmental disorder that impacts visual acuity (how well you see). It generally develops during early childhood and is typically managed via corrective lenses. It generally develops in one eye, though it can also develop in both. Approximately 3% of the Canadian population has some […]
Strabismus is a visual disorder in which both eyes are misaligned and are unable to point or look in the same direction. The muscles in each eye normally work together in order for both eyes to move in the same direction simultaneously. Strabismus occurs when the eye muscles are no longer able to properly control […]
When people think of hyperopia (farsightedness), they seem to think that that person has super eyes that can zoom in on distant objects, but that’s not the case. Those with farsightedness, or hyperopia in medical circles, simply see distant objects clearer while near objects appear blurry. It’s an imperfection of the eye that prevents light […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error in the eye. If you are nearsighted, you have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly but are able to see well in shorter distances, such as reading a computer screen or book. Myopia Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms generally include: Headaches Squinting your eyes Blurred vision Chronic eyestrain. […]
Presbyopia is an inevitable change to your vision that most commonly occurs after age 40. It is widespread across humans and becoming more common due to our aging population. Globally, more than a billion people live with some form of presbyopia (as of 2005). Presbyopia is marked by increased difficulty seeing fine details up close. […]