What Should I Bring to a Vision Consultation? Living with vision loss can be frustrating at times. There are so many challenges, and learning new ways to see and do things is never easy. As you experience vision loss, you experience a world of...
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Contacts or Glasses – Which is Better for you? Whether you choose to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction mostly depends on personal preferences. Lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget, and aesthetics can also factor...
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Are Coloured Contact Lenses Safe? Costume contact lenses, also known as cosmetic or decorative contact lenses, are contact lenses that change how your eyes look. These contact lenses can make your eyes look different in many ways, from changing...
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Can you prevent Myopia in children? Myopia, which is also known as short-sightedness or nearsightedness, is a growing problem. Myopia usually begins in childhood when the eyeball grows too long, causing blurry distance vision. The condition is...
Read moreWhat can an optometrist do for me? “What can an optometrist do for me?” Doctors of optometry play an essential and ongoing role in ensuring the health of you and your family. We diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting...
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How to adjust to new glasses Adjusting to new glasses, whether you’ve switched to a new prescription or are wearing them for the first time, can be a challenge for some people. If you’ve never worn glasses before, simply having frames...
Read moreBenefits of buying designer sunglasses The world is full of sunglasses, and it isn’t difficult to pick up a cheap pair from the local store if you need some shade on a sunny day. But if you want to dress up your look and make a style statement, a...
Read moreBenefits of polarized sunglasses Many manufacturers of high quality sunglasses boast of their polarized lenses, but they rarely explain what that means or how the benefits of polarized sunglasses are achieved. At Mountain Eye Care, we carry a...
Read moreWhat is the best eye wear for active people in Hamilton? Many people struggle to find the right kind of glasses to suit their active lifestyle. These are individuals with an inclination to sports or just anybody with a motor lifestyle. If you...
Read moreWhere can I find high quality glasses in Hamilton? These days you can find cheap glasses online for tempting prices, but the prices are lower for a reason: those cheap knockoffs will not give you the benefits of quality eyeglasses. Online sources...
Read moreAfter what has felt like a brutally LONG winter, summer is finally almost upon us and with summer comes a fabulous array of outdoor events, festivals and concerts. As we come out of hiding, we must take care to ensure we are protecting ourselves...
Read moreWhy do I need to wear sunglasses? Sunshine, the beach, camping trips, vacations – SUMMER! When you’re shopping for your new summer clothes and planning your getaway, don’t forget to purchase a quality pair of sunglasses. They’re way more than...
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