Whether it’s taking small steps to make your home more eye-friendly or booking a comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist each year, prevent...
Women make up two-thirds of the world’s blind and visually impaired individuals. Girls and women, especially those in low- and middle-income cou...
A common condition this time of year is allergic conjunctivitis, which is eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction. While it may sound serious,...
How to Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries Ranging from minor to severe, sports-related eye injuries are common. Research provided by the...
For many, allergies can be difficult to avoid this time of year. One in six Canadians experience seasonal allergies, usually beginning in the spring....
Developing Allergies is More Prevalent in Women Every spring, allergy season comes around. Depending on the reaction type and the level of sensitiv...
With all the talk about eye disease during World Glaucoma Week, it’s time to get down to figuring out exactly what it is and how it can affect y...
Most expectant moms go through nine months of pregnancy with no noticeable changes to their vision. However, it’s important to be aware that som...
February 7 to 13 is White Cane Week, an awareness campaign centered around recognizing the abilities of the national visually impaired community, and...
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, an important time for awareness regarding the leading cause of blindness in North...
February 4 is During World Cancer Day, so we are taking the opportunity to raise awareness about eye cancers, particularly intraocular melanoma. Wh...
If you have trouble seeing things that are far away, but have no problem concentrating on objects up close, you might have nearsightedness, or myopia....
As of late, many of us may have shifted away from our consistently lit offices, ergonomically correct workstations, and well-timed breaks to working f...
Thanks to the invention of the braille language, visually impaired children can enjoy the wonderful world of storytelling. Reading stimulates the mind...
January is National Glaucoma Awareness month. In honour of this important month, we are going to share key information about this disease and the step...