Everyone who wears glasses or contacts is familiar with eye exams. No doubt, most of us have been looking at the letter charts at the doctor’s o...
When traveling, it’s the things we take for granted that become the biggest headache. This is especially true for those of us who wear glasses a...
Has your eyelid ever become painful, red, and swollen with something that looks like a bug bite or a pimple? Chances are you’ve had a stye, or i...
We all know that smoking is bad for your health. What may be less well-known is how bad it is for your eyes. A study in the Canadian Journal of Optome...
Image courtesy of Optometry Giving Sight This Mother’s Day, celebrate mothers all over the world by giving a gift that transforms l...
When most people think of vision loss, they think of blindness. But a recent study conducted by Dr. Keith Gordon of the Canadian National Institute fo...
Child with Strabismus, one of the causes of Amblyopia There haven’t been any innovations in lazy eye treatment in over 60 years, but that&rsq...
Everybody knows that spending too much time in front of digital screens can be bad for your eyes. But according to a 2013 poll conducted by Ipsos on b...
Fungal eye infections. Yup, they're as offputting as they sound. Unfortunately, they can also lead to serious eye conditions, including a loss of...
With over 280 locations across Canada, FYidoctors employees are some of the most dedicated and passionate eye care professionals working in the indust...
The link between the way we see and the way our brain works is incredibly strong. Case in point: a recent article from the medical publication PsyC...
Dr. Sanduk Ruit at work in Nepal (Image courtesy of Michael Amendolia) In a remote corner of Nepal, where poverty, disease and natural disasters ha...
When you think of bicycle safety gear, the first item that pops into your mind is probably a helmet. Less prominent, but just as important for cyclist...
Spring is in the air. It’s time to get outside and enjoy it while you can. Spring also marks the beginning of allergy season and bright UV rays....
Contact lens wearers are at risk for keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea (the clear dome covering the coloured part of the eye) caused by bacteri...