Your eyes sting or burn; they feel scratchy or pebbly. You notice redness and become extremely sensitive to light. These could be symptoms of dry eye disease. It is estimated that about 30% of Canadians experience similar symptoms associated with dry eye disease. Traditionally it was a problem found in middle-aged and older people, particularly…
It feels like we do just about everything in front of a screen these days, doesn’t it? With many people working from home these days, the number of people staring at screens are at an all-time high. As you spend time in front of the computer, you ought to be aware of your eye health….
Over five million Canadians have some sort of condition that causes problems for their vision. Maintaining healthy eyes can be difficult, no matter what your age is. So, how do you make sure your eye health is on track? What can you do to ensure you have optimal eye health? Read on for the tips…
We are very excited to announce that Mitchell Family Eye Care is now offering retinal photography for every patient at their annual exam! This new technology allows our doctors to more effectively examine your ocular health, monitor for changes, and present your findings in the format of a digital image. What is a retinal photograph?…
One patient’s story of living with glaucoma eye disease John spends a great deal of his time in his woodworking shop. He took up the craft after he and his wife, Anna, retired in 2019. He was enjoying carving chess pieces and ornamental birds — but he wanted to create something with more purpose. He…
Are your eyes constantly feeling quite dry and irritated? If so, you aren’t alone. Dry eyes are some of the most common things and are among the most common acute conditions we see here. This is not only extremely uncomfortable but there are also many contributing factors and causes you need to think about. A…
The LAL is the world’s first intraocular lens implant (IOL) that allows cataract surgeons to tailor the lens power to suit the patient’s lifestyle — after surgery. In their mission to eliminate many of the uncertain outcomes of IOL implants, RxSight®, an ophthalmic medical technology company, has engineered an adjustable lens implant that allows the…
The Tear Film The tear film is made up of three mixed layers: a lipid layer, a mucin layer, and an aqueous layer. The lipid layer produced by the meibomian glands helps prevent evaporation of the tear film into the air. the mucin layer produced by conjunctival goblets cells provides a protective barrier to prevent…
Kids can’t convey effectively if their vision is poor,hence guardians go for quite a long time without understanding their problem. The following are red flag indicators in a child that indicates the need for spectacles. India’s Most Trusted Eye Hospital Squinting (eyes drifting inwards or outwards) can be an indication that your kid has a…
Your eyes can say a lot. They tell the world how you’re feeling in an instant, and they tell your FYidoctors optometrist the best way to keep them healthy. Your eye exam will begin with a series of pre-tests to learn as much as possible. Your optometrist will review the data before completing your comprehensive assessment with you. A…