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2018_03_07_10_42_52 – Winter 2018 Newsletter
Modern Contact Lens Materials and Modalities
In today’s competitive and consumer-based market, there is a vast selection of contact lenses to choose from. Monthly or daily disposables, hydrogel or silicon hydrogel, continuous vs daily wear – these can all be very confusing and difficult to understand. When it comes to replacing your prescription soft lenses, most are approved for either one… Continue reading Modern Contact Lens Materials and Modalities
Children’s Vision Month
In just a few days, it will be October which is Children’s Vision Month! School is back in full swing and if your children haven’t had their annual complete eye examination with an optometrist, October is a great time to do so. During an examination, your child’s vision will be tested to make sure they… Continue reading Children’s Vision Month
How Many Contact Lenses Were in Her Eye?!
Social media was abuzz recently due to a report of a woman in the UK having 27 contact lenses in her eye! The story went viral and was picked up by most major news outlets in North America – you can read the CTV article here. This is obviously an incredibly rare event, but nonetheless… Continue reading How Many Contact Lenses Were in Her Eye?!
Ocular Damage from the Sun
The summer season has officially arrived and the temperatures have begun to rise accordingly. Everyone loves to enjoy the sun this time of year, but the risk of harmful ultraviolet radiation exposure needs to be taken seriously. As a recent report from the Canadian Cancer Society has outlined (http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cancer-society-annual-statistics-report-1.4168784), one in two Canadians will be… Continue reading Ocular Damage from the Sun
