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When Should Your Child Have Their First Eye Exam?

Vision care is a crucial aspect of overall health, especially in the early years of development. It’s during these formative years that children learn and explore the world around them, relying heavily on their vision. Among the milestones parents look forward to, a baby's first eye exam may not be at the top of the…
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What is Included in an Eye Exam?

You’re likely familiar with eye exams in general, but your last visit to your eye doctor might have been a few years ago. Regular eye exams are vital for your eye health, but what happens during your appointment?  Your optometrist has several diagnostic tests to help identify any potential issues. Continue reading to learn more…
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How Is Cornea Thickness Measured?

Our vision is one of our most important senses. It helps us take in, interact with, and appreciate our world. Regular eye exams help monitor your eye health and detect vision problems early, as many don't present with symptoms.  The cornea (the eye's clear outer dome) helps focus light and keep your vision clear. Measuring…
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What Is a Low Vision Exam?

Low vision exams or assessments are essential services that provide practical solutions to people with impaired vision through an in-depth look at how vision impairment affects your life. Because glasses, contact lenses, or surgery cannot treat low vision, everyday tasks and activities can be difficult.  When you visit your eye doctor for a low vision…
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How Long is an Eye Exam Prescription Valid?

Are Your Glasses Expired? Eye exams are essential for protecting your vision. While regularly visiting your eye doctor allows them to evaluate eye health, it also allows patients to keep their prescription updated.  According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists (AOA), eye exams are generally recommended every 2 years for adults, annually for school-age children,…
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When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam?

When Should Children Have Their First Eye Exam? Children learn by seeing what's around them. The world can seem scary and confusing if they can't see clearly and do not even realize they have visual issues. The Canadian Association of Optometrists states that 25% of school-aged children have vision problems.  For those reasons, it's crucial…

Eye Exam Essentials: Part 1

Last year I wrote two articles discussing the pretest, which takes place with a technician prior to seeing your Optometrist. Pretest includes lensometry (glasses measurement), autorefraction (prescription starting point), intraocular pressure, visual field, retinal scans, and retinal photographs. Once the pretest is completed, you will be escorted to a sanitized exam room and seated in…

Vision in Sports

Vision is used in every aspect of life.  It is used for everything from reading a book to walking to your car. Vision is not just made up of how well you can see; it is made up of how well you can move your eyes, focus your eyes, interpret what you see, and use…

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