How to choose the right eye doctor Are you in need of an optometrist but you are looking around to find the right one for your vision needs? At Mountain Eye Care, our vision specialists are here and ready to assist you with all of your vision...
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What is 20/20 vision? If you have an eye exam and are told you have 20/20 vision, does this mean you have perfect eyesight? Is it possible to achieve even better than 20/20 vision? And what is “perfect vision” anyway? If you are...
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Benefits of wearing Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. by way of their Vistakon subsidiary which is specialized in the production of contact lenses. A specialized...
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Some things to know about multifocal contacts Multifocal contact lenses provide the best of both worlds: no glasses, along with clear near and distance vision. Today, there are various multifocal contact lens options are available, so how do you...
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 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...
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What Does the CNIB do? The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, or CNIB for short, is a non-profit organization created with the mission to help Canadians with vision loss. As the national voice for those with vision loss, CNIB plays an...
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Low Vision in Hamilton? We can help. Over two million Canadians suffer from low vision. Low vision, or impaired vision, is vision loss that cannot be remedied by the use of regular eyeglasses, contact lenses, or medical surgeries and treatments...
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Colour Contact Lenses Colored contact lenses allow you to change your eye color and create a look that’s subtle, bold or anywhere in between, whether you want to enhance your everyday look or rock a crazy design for Halloween and other...
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Advantages of Progressive Lenses Why progressive lenses? You may be maturing, but “mature” doesn’t have to mean “old.” If you are in your 40s (or older) and are having trouble reading fine print with your glasses...
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Keeping your eyes healthy while wearing contact lenses Contact lenses are a safe and effective way for people to enjoy good and comfortable vision without glasses. However, if the proper precautions aren’t taken, they could cause severe eye...
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