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Eye Exam, Eye Health • July 22, 2021

The Trouble with Hubble

In the age of amazon consumers have access to almost anything they could dream of delivered straight to their door. This has proven rather useful during the ongoing pandemic as it allows consumers to avoid unnecessary trips outside. While there is no harm in having a lifetime supply of toilet paper and lysol wipes delivered…

Eye Health, Myopia Management • February 19, 2021

MiyoSmart Spectacle Lenses – A Breathrough in Myopia Control

Myopia is a condition in which distance vision is blurry but one’s close vision remains clear (hence it’s common name “near-sightedness”). It is most commonly caused by the eye growing too long, and is one of the most common reasons that people wear glasses or contact lenses. Myopia typically develops in childhood and continues to…

Eye Health • February 19, 2021

Eyegiene the Natural Way with Hypochlorous Acid

Make room for a new promising addition to your dry eye care - hypochlorous acid (HOCl). It has a long history in the medical field with uses in wound care before antibiotics were available. Fast forward to the present day and HOCl is used in several healthcare industries ranging from dentistry, dermatology and optometry. HOCl…

Eye Health • November 20, 2020

Subscription Contact Lenses

The world has moved to subscription services. Everything from your cell phone and cable to Netflix and Spotify for movies and music. Subscription allows consumers to spread the cost evenly every month providing the ability to budget costs and have a cost certainty. In eyecare the industry is introducing new subscription services. Our Cowichan Eyecare…

Eye Health • November 20, 2020

Vision in the World of Zoom Meetings

The world has changed. The way we work, the way we learn, and the way we socialize has all changed due to COVID-19. Have you thought about how those changes put stress on your visual system? One major difference in the average lifestyle is an increase in computer use. Looking at a computer for extended…

Eye Health • November 20, 2020

Maybe They’re Born with it, Maybe it’s Lash Extensions

Beauty trends come and go, but the pursuit of luscious lashes is one thing that will always be on trend. Throughout time various methods have been used to achieve this look, ranging from kohl to soot to crocodile poop. The early twentieth century saw the invention of what is known today as mascara, and remains…

Eye Health • September 19, 2018

Myopia Management – Part 2

Last month we started the conversation about the increasing prevalence of myopia and how environmental factors may play a significant role. This month we will concentrate on some of those factors and what current management options we have. At birth, the human eye typically has a low amount of hyperopia (farsightedness). Throughout childhood, this hyperopia…

Eye Health • August 19, 2018

Myopia Management – Part 1

I can still remember the day that I got my first pair of glasses. It isn’t my fondest memory, but quite a common one. I was struggling to see the blackboard at school, so my parents took me back to the optometrist. It was a disappointment to learn that I needed glasses, but not unexpected…

Eye Health • March 1, 2016

Smoking and Eye Health

While many people know the risks of smoking to their overall health, often there is less awareness of the impact of smoking on vision and the eyes. Avoiding smoking or taking steps to quit, lowers your risk of vision impairment and vision loss. Smokers are at higher risk for the following conditions: Age-related Macular Degeneration…

Eye Health • November 19, 2014

New Treatment for Pterygium

A new report reveals a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a common eye condition known as pterygium that impacts the vision, eye health, and cosmetic appearance of people around the world. The newly published report shows that eye drops containing the anti-thrombosis drug dipyridamole (Persantin®, Cardoxin®) led to almost total disappearance of an inflamed…