Category: Eye Health

If you wear glasses, you know exactly what it feels like to wake up in the morning and not see the alarm clock. You know the sinking feeling you get when your friends are going swimming and you start to wonder if wearing your contact lenses under water would actually do you harm – until… Read More

  Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye. This progressive disorder causes the cornea, the front part of the eye, to change in structure, thin, and eventually to alter into a more cone-shaped appearance. It can lead to decreased vision, distortion and deterioration in vision, as well as light sensitivity.   There are treatment… Read More

Comic Vision returns to the Carlu on Thursday, April 30!  You do NOT want to miss this year’s event! There will be a fabulous Fine Wine & Spirits Silent Auction, delicious food and wine and of course, hilarious comedy! www.comicvision.ca  

Jimmy Fallon said that his first guest, Mitt Romney, will be fighting Evander Holyfield to raise money for a charity called Charity Vision. It was to help doctors operate on people around the world and cure them of blindness. Read more at http://guardianlv.com/2015/03/jimmy-fallon-and-mitt-romney-secret-best-friends/#OBscb2RfICQtZIWf.99 CharityVision is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on empowering local… Read More

When eye pain occurs, it can be so excruciating that daily activities become difficult. Not only does eye pain hurt and ache, but it can also have an underlying cause that may be serious. Therefore, it’s important to understand the root cause of the pain and know when to seek out professional medical attention. Painful… Read More

There’s no denying that there comes a point in time when everyone hopes for the harsh Canadian weather to come to an end – hoping for an end to the dry hair, dry hands, and most importantly the dry or watery eyes. The most common indicator of dry eyes is the “tearing” experienced by thousands… Read More

THERA°PEARL’s Eye-ssential Eye Mask is a dual action hot or cold mask that can make you look fresh and awake, even during allergy season. Red, puffy and tired eyes can disappear with this natural soothing mask. It can also be used after cosmetic procedures to bring down swelling and inflammation to help you look and… Read More

Dry eye can be uncomfortable to deal with and make getting through your day difficult. Learning the causes of dry eye, how to treat it, and where to seek treatment will help you put an end to the annoyances of this condition. CAUSES OF DRY EYE Dry eye has a number of causes. Some of… Read More

Understanding risk factors in AMD development and progression can help us prevent AMD or stop it from getting worse. Nutrition has shown to play a vital role in eye health and AMD, and this area of study is actively being researched today. Recent US studies including: The Women’s Health Study and the “Carotenoids in Age Related Eye… Read More

CXL was effective in treating progressive keratoconus, achieving long-term stabilization of the condition. It was easy to perform, had a good safety profile, and reduced the need for corneal transplantation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):41-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.033.