What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration, sometimes referred to simply as macular degeneration or AMD, happens when the macula degrades and affects your vision. Like many eye diseases, it’s most common in people over age 50, and it’s the leading cause of blindness in industrialized countries like Canada. Dry AMD vs. Wet AMD […]
How Omega-3’s Can Help Treat Dry Eye
Chronic Dry Eye, What Is It? Dry eye is a chronic condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears they produce are of poor quality. A lack of good quality tears can cause your eyes to feel dry, irritated, itchy, and even watery. Dry eye can result due to […]
Bifocals, Trifocals, & Progressive Lenses: What’s the Difference?
Why Would You Need a Lens with Multiple Prescriptions? Multifocal lenses allow wearers to see clearly at multiple distances without having to switch between prescriptions or struggle to make out details. You may need a lens with multiple prescriptions if you regularly work on a computer, drive often, or enjoy reading, for some basic examples. […]