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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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...
Read moreTips on protecting your vision Did you forget to put on your sunglasses today? Are you constantly sitting in front of a computer screen without taking breaks to look away? Maybe you also skipped your yearly eye exam, again. These are just some of...
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 does the CNIB do? The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a national charity supporting Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Headquartered in Toronto, CNIB has over 50 offices across Canada. CNIB’s mission is that...
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...
Read moreDesigner Brand Eyeglasses in Hamilton In recent years, Canada has seen a considerable rise in the number of people who need corrective eyewear to achieve clear vision. For this reason, glasses are becoming a widely popular form of personal...
Read moreCNIB Support in Hamilton The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, more commonly known as CNIB, is the country’s non-profit institution that aims to aid Canadians with irreversible vision loss. CNIB members strive to educate the population...
Read moreProfessional Eye Exams At Mountain Eye Care If you have difficulty seeing at night, blurred vision, frequent headaches, or inability to adjust your eyes from dark to light, then you may need eyeglasses. To find out the state of your vision, book...
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