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 Digital Eye Strain Happens & How You Prevent It
What is Digital Eye Strain? Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, encompasses a number of visual issues, from discomfort to dry eye, caused by the use of digital devices. In other words, digital eye strain is discomfort caused by using computers, tablets, and phones. Around 90% of people who spend more than […]
Everything You Need to Know About Presbyopia
What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a refractive error that makes it difficult to see close objects. The effects are similar to hyperopia (farsightedness), but the root cause is different. Hyperopia occurs due to the shape or length of the eyeball and most people are born with this refractive error. Presbyopia, on the other hand, is […]