A long day often ends with the temptation to head straight to bed—sometimes without removing your contact lenses. While it might feel harmless, leaving lenses in while you sleep can raise your risk of serious eye problems. Even lenses labeled for overnight wear should be approached with caution. Contact lenses limit how much oxygen reaches […]
Red, itchy eyes can be unsettling, especially when they resemble something contagious like pink eye. But not all eye irritation means you are spreading germs. Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes inflamed eyelids, but unlike pink eye, it is not contagious to others. Blepharitis is often linked to blocked oil glands, skin conditions, […]
Dry, burning, watery, or gritty eyes can make daily tasks uncomfortable and distracting. These symptoms are often signs of dry eye disease, a condition that can affect tear stability and eye surface health. While eye drops can offer momentary relief, they often don’t address the underlying cause. In recent years, light- and heat-based therapies like […]
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is one of the most recognizable eye conditions. Its telltale signs of redness and irritation bring countless people to clinics each year. But not all red, uncomfortable eyes are caused by pink eye. Many other eye issues can mimic its symptoms. Pink eye has symptoms in common with other eye conditions […]
Just like your heart, brain, and other organs, your eyes depend on nutrients for healthy and optimal functioning. Your diet can directly influence how your eyes function and age, and can even protect against health concerns. Some delicious foods that support healthy eyes include: Although it’s fine to enjoy unhealthy foods from time to time, […]
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Rubbing your eyes feels like a harmless, natural habit that may offer temporary relief. However, the risks to your eye health outweigh the benefits. Consistently rubbing your eyes can damage their delicate structures over time, increasing the risk of: If you’re experiencing consistent irritation, visit your optometrist. Your eye doctor can help identify the underlying […]
If a loved one mentions that a condition runs in your family, it’s natural to be concerned. Simply put, if a health condition has strong genetic links, specific genes inherited from your parents can make you more susceptible to developing that condition. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve, gradually […]
Not everyone is fortunate enough to experience clear vision without the support of corrective lenses. In fact, a great many Canadians have myopia (nearsightedness), a refractive error that typically develops during childhood and causes distant objects to appear blurry. Myopia develops when the eye grows in a way that causes it to become elongated. While […]
Your eyes are your window to the world, but like any window, they might need maintenance to stay clear. Many assume that as long as they can see “just fine,” they don’t need glasses. However, perfect vision isn’t always what it seems. Our eyesight can change as we age due to vision problems like cataracts […]
Floaters drifting across your vision can be unsettling, while the discomfort of dry eyes may feel almost unbearable. While it’s possible—and even common in some cases—to experience both conditions simultaneously, dry eyes don’t directly cause floaters and vice versa. One might wonder if dry eyes can cause floaters because they can share causes like aging […]
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