Category: EyeCare

There is however no direct association with these risk factors. This means that all those who have these risk factors may not develop eye cancers. Being aware of these factors, however, may help healthy lifestyle choices and avoidance of certain harmful exposures.

Tests Administered During Glaucoma Screening Visual Field Test This test is used in glaucoma screening to determine if glaucoma has affected your vision. For this test, you will be asked to look straight ahead and press a button any time you see an image or movement in your peripheral vision.

Children’s Eye Exams: When And Why Birth To 24 Months Old Your child’s vision will take some time to develop in the first few months of life. When your child is first born, their eyes will not fully focus and move together, nor will they accurately process visual information. By the time your child is […]

Reduce The Odds Of Developing Cataracts Minimize UV Exposure Ultra-violet (UV) waves are a form of radiation emitted from the sun. UVA and UVB rays cause damage to the eyes, including photokeratitis (sunburn of the eyes), cancer, and an increased risk of cataract development.

When you think about nutrition, you may not be thinking about how it can impact the health of your eyes, in addition to your overall wellness. Both optometrists and dieticians believe in the power of food and nutrients to enhance lives and improve health! Both optometrists and dieticians can provide guidance on appropriate foods to […]

One of the most common issues with contact lenses in Calgary, Alberta is the dryness. What can we do about dryness? Here are some easy solutions: Use non-preserved teardrops or contact lens rewetting drops throughout the day. It is important to remember to use them BEFORE you start to notice the dryness. Try a different […]

Fuchs’ dystrophy is a condition where the endothelial cells on the back layer of the cornea are not normal. Healthy endothelial cells are required to keep the cornea clear. Most patients with Fuchs dystrophy have a very mild form that never affects vision. When it does affect vision, it usually occurs in middle age or […]

The back layer of the cornea is made up of endothelial cells which keep the cornea clear. All cataract surgery (even “perfect” surgery) does some damage to these endothelial cells. Most corneas have plenty of “extra” endothelial cells, so a small degree of endothelial cell loss from cataract surgery doesn’t usually cause any problem.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints. However, rheumatoid arthritis occasionally affects other parts of the body — including the eyes.

A subconjunctival hemorrhage often occurs without any obvious harm to your eye. Even a strong sneeze or cough can cause a blood vessel to break in the eye. You don’t need to treat it. A subconjunctival hemorrhage may look alarming, but it’s usually a harmless condition that disappears within two weeks or so. Symptoms The […]