- Headaches
- Medical Weight LossThe New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss and overall health and disease-prevention, a healthy diet and regular exercise can protect your eyes and your vision. In particular, there are certain vitamins and...
- Emergency CareWhile you can go to the urgent care center for an eye infection, you're better off going to your optometrist for treatment. Generally, the health care professionals in general medical centers aren't as experienced as eye doctors when it comes to handling eye emergencies. Your optometrist can follow your progress to ensure that the infection clears up.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time, so nipping it in the bud will always be better for the person being tested.
- Macular DegenerationThe macula is the portion of the retina which provides sharp, central vision, and is involved in processing the fine details of the image. The breakdown of the macula is a disease called macular degeneration.
- Laser Eye SurgeryOur optometrist at The Eye Clinic provides eyewear prescriptions and offers corrective laser eye surgery co-management as well. You can get in touch with our eye doctors' office to set up an appointment at your convenience and learn more about some of our key services below.
- CataractsBlurred vision can mean you need an updated lens prescription, or something more serious like cataracts or a problem with your retina. Either way, if your vision starts becoming fuzzy, don't ignore it.
- Cataract SurgeryCataracts are a common cause of vision loss after age 55. Learn more about recognizing cataract symptoms, protecting your eyes and understanding cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamRoutine eye exams are important, regardless of your age or physical health. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
- Pregnancy
- Lung CancerSmoking harms nearly every system in your body — including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and bad teeth, few know about the negative impact it can have on our vision. Smoking and Eye Disease Smoking,...
- Multiple SclerosisThese conditions are often detected by evaluating the blood vessels inside the eye for damage or plaque build-up, and checking for bleeding in the retina or other internal eye structures. Your eye doctor may also check for symptoms such as blurry vision or unresponsive pupils, as these can be a sign of neurological problems.
- Depression
- Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed throughout the United States as a way of drawing attention to the importance of proper mental health. This year’s theme is #4Mind4Body. The idea is...
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy is a potentially sight-threatening condition caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics. Fortunately, your eye doctor can advise on how to manage and reduce the risk of developing it.
- Allergies