Going to see your eye doctor for a regular check and being told you have mites in your lashes can come as a shock. The thought of having mites living in your eyelashes is definitely unpleasant but it is more common than you’d expect and fairly harmless as long as it’s kept under control. These...  read more

Being told you have narrow angles at your doctor’s visit can be quite confusing, especially if this is the first time you’ve heard of it. Narrow angles is a term used to describe the anatomy of the eyes in certain people that is different from what we determine to be normal. The area between the...  read more

Picture this: you’re carrying about your usual business of the day and all of a sudden you see a black spider in the corner of your eye. You’re suddenly frightened but it seems you’re the only person that can see it. You turn and it moves with your eyes. It drifts in the corner of...  read more

Seeing double can be a frightening and disorienting experience. It can be quite difficult to look at your phone or reach for your cup of coffee when you’re not sure which of the two you’re seeing is the real one! There can be a number of reasons why you are seeing double. Most experiences of...  read more

Blinded by love don’t get blinded by the light! Just like you use your SPF in the summer and winter months to protect your largest organ. Your skin. do you know it is important to protect your eyes as well? According to The American academy of ophthalmology; snow blindness, a form of photokeratitis (“photo” =...  read more

Brace yourselves, summer is here! We know how to take care of our skin by using sunblock. But what about our eyes? UV rays can be detrimental to your eye health. Prolonged exposure can cause blurred vision which can be associated with cataracts and macular degeneration. Whether you’re on the beach, playing golf, or just...  read more

Our eyes are made up of several parts that work in unison for us to process the world around us. These are the cornea, which draws in light; the lens, focuses the light; and the retina, which helps to process the image. If any part of the eye gets damaged, especially these three crucial parts,...  read more

Eyes are the window to the soul. Through them, we can see how a person feels. However, an ophthalmologist looking into your eyes could see early signs of disease. One of the most common complaints is dry eyes. A person with dry eyes might have a burning sensation in the eyes as well as redness...  read more

Screens are a part of our lives from sunup to sundown. Although for many their social lives and livelihood depend on them, it’s extremely hard on your eyes. In fact, a study revealed that the majority of people working on computers had experienced vision issues related to prolonged staring at a screen. The most common...  read more

Most of us take our five senses for granted. Two vital senses are the ability to see clearly and hear clearly. They help us to learn, develop relationships, enjoy nature, participate in sports, and appreciate music and arts. Growing up wearing glasses or contact lenses, we may not think much about them until we are...  read more