Santa’s On His Way!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS🎅🏼
Even Santa needs annual eye exams! How else will he deliver all the presents? May this holiday season bring you joy, good health and perfect vision! Caledon Optometry Clinic wishes you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
Healthy Vision Habits
Nearly 1 in 3 children will use technology for a full hour without giving their eyes a break! Make sure your kids are building healthy vision habits when they use electronic devices!
Use it before you lose it!
Be sure to use your insurance benefits before the year runs out! Come by and check out our holiday stock for amazing gift ideas!
Clean Vision
Today's high technology antiglare lenses are easier to keep clean than ever before. The most effective way to keep them clean is to wash the lenses with soap and water each day. Then you can use a microfiber cloth and lens spray on an as needed basis to remove any oils or debris
#EYEFACTS
80% of vision problems worldwide are avoidable or even curable. With proper care and awareness, 80% of vision problems can be prevented.
Eye exams are an important step for keeping vision and eyesight healthy. By not seeing a professional optometrist at least once every two years, you can increase the chance of undiagnosed conditions getting worse over time. An eye exam consists of a number of tests that are administered to evaluate a patient's vision and to diagnose eye diseases. Book now online or by calling us at 905.860.6000
It can be an emotional experience when we watch patients try on their new glasses for the first time. This wonderful patient was so grateful for all of our help that they brought us this gift to say thank you! Your vision is our focus and we appreciate every single one of you!
Wearing safety eyewear in your home, workshop, garage, yard, or workplace can protect your eyes from injury and damage. Your eyes can sustain significant injury from airborne chemicals, dust, and debris, so it's important to protect yourself from potential harm. Safety First!
A recent patient, with no symptoms other than thinking she needed to update her prescription, came in for a routine eye exam. As a part of her exam, Retinal Imaging was done. These high-resolution images allowed our optometrist to evaluate the eye health around her optic nerve. As you can see below, her optic nerves showed obvious swelling, in both eyes. A dramatic difference from only 2 years prior. She was sent for an MRI with an urgent note and it turned out that she had a 6cm brain tumor (meningioma) that was operated on immediately.
Retinal Imaging allows us to to obtain a better view of your blood vessels, retina and optic nerve and is imperative in diagnosing early signs of disease before it can permanently damage your vision, or worse.
Help your kids be successful in school, sports, and all other activities! Book them in for an eye exam today by calling the clinic directly at 905.860.6000 or booking online
Although we take every precaution to ensure your safety and the well being of our staff, we understand waiting until the daily case count is lower to come in for your routine eye exam. However, there's certain situations we absolutely would advise you to come in due to the threat of serious vision loss. Give us a phone call at 905-860-6000, we're always able to accomodate an emergency.
We're often asked about the difference between Optometrists (who we are), Opticians & Ophthalmologists.
Optometrists are your Primary Eye Care Providers. We can write prescriptions for glasses/medications and can treat eye diseases. Optometrists in Canada are required to have eight years of training at a Post Secondary University before obtaining their 'Doctor of Optometry' designation. There are two Optometry schools in Canada-University of Waterloo and University of Montreal. Many Optometrists choose to complete an additional year of residency to specialize in a certain type of training. You do not require a referral from your Family Physician to visit an Optometrist, although there may be instances when a referral may be sent.
An Optician is a vision technician who can fit glasses and contact lenses. A Diploma in Opticianry may be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years in length in Canada. Unlike Optometrists, opticians are not able to legally write prescriptions for glasses, medications or contact lenses.
Ophthalmologists are eye doctors who carry out surgical procedures on the eye. In Canada, Ophthalmologists must complete 5 years of residency after their medical school training. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists work hand-in-hand to ensure their patients receive excellent care. Optometrists often refer patients to Ophthalmologists who require surgical treatment of their eye conditions.
Masks have become a very important part in keeping everyone safe during the pandemic. This had lead to an in increase in the number of patients with dry eye symptoms and hordeolums, also known as, styes. Many patients are noticing an increase in irritation, redness, burning and tearing. When wearing masks, our breath tends to go upwards towards our eyes and can cause them to dry out. The bacteria from our breath can clog the glands in our eyelids, which can lead to styes.
So what can we do to prevent dry eyes? Using artificial tears three to four times a day can provide a significant amount of relief when your eyes are irritated. Some examples of artificial tears are Hylo, Systane Complete or Refresh Plus. Also make sure your mask is fitted around the bridge of your nose, so air does not travel upwards. One way to ensure a good seal is to tape the mask to your nose.
How do we prevent styes? Before going to sleep make sure that you remove make-up thoroughly and wash your face to remove any bacteria from your pores. Then place a warm washcloth or a Bruder Mask over your eyes for 10-15 minutes, followed by a vertical lid massage. These steps will help to prevent the glands from being blocked in our eyelids, which will reduce the chances of getting a stye.
If you do notice that you have a stye or increasing dryness in your eyes, make sure to book an appointment with you local optometrist or schedule an exam with us here at Caledon Optometry.
If the white part of your eyes (conjunctiva) appears red, this may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms such as irritation, grittiness, burning, dryness & pain. Red eyes can can have multiple causes: allergies, dry eyes, digital eye strain, eye infections and contact lens overwear. It’s important to distinguish the more serious causes of red eyes such as corneal ulcers, uveitis or a corneal foreign body. If you wear contact lenses, you should discontinue wearing them and throw away your most recent pair of contacts. Some of the more common causes of red eyes: allergies & dry eyes are treated with preservative free lubricating eye drops such as Thealoz Duo, while more severe cases might need prescription eye drops to alleviate your symptoms. If you notice that your eyes are red, book an appointment to visit your local optometrist or click here to schedule a visit with us.
If you’re in your early 40’s, you might have noticed that it’s getting more difficult to read small print. Reading a label, specially in dim lighting might prove to be more of a challenge than it was, say a few years ago. Or you’ve started to magnify the font on your phone; or gasp, you’re starting to hold your phone farther out to read things clearly. Alas, you’re not alone…we’re here to help! Most people begin to notice ‘Presbyopia’ ie the normal loss of near focussing ability that happens with age. Even those with seemingly great vision all their life, experience presbyopia at some point (usually in your early-mid forties). There’s a few different options to manage presbyopia
1) Progressive lenses-these no-line mulifocal lenses provide clear vision at all distances. The top portion is used for distance related tasks such as driving or watching television, while the middle section can be used for intermediate activites like working on a desktop computer and the very bottom of the lens is used for near tasks such as reading. There’s varying levels of progressives-with the higher end ones offering better optics.
2) Reading glasses-can be used only for reading up close. They cannot be worn to drive or walk around since they blur your distance vision. But they’re a good option for someone that spends a large amount of time doing a near task exclusively.
Once you reach your 40's it becomes difficult to read objects at close distances. This common condition is called Presbyopia and it affects nearly 1.7 billio...
3) Multifocal contact lenses-with the advancement in technology, these are an excellent option for those looking to go glasses-free. There are great daily disposable contact lens options that provide excellent vision at all distances while providing optimal comfort and ease of use.
This is by no means an exhaustive list or a firm diagnosis so make sure you reach out to us if you’re experiencing difficulty with reading up close. We’re here to answer any questions you may have and we’ll ensure we come up with a tailor made solution that you’ll be happy with!
