Category Archives: Eye Exams

The Difference Between an Optician, an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist

Posted on : November 29, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

There are three types of eye care professionals who provide patient care in Canada and the US; optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians. Sometimes, people are confused about which professional they should see when they need eye care. Making the confusion worse is the fact that there is some overlap in what each one does. Read more..

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Strabismus Prevents Eyes from Working as a Team

Posted on : November 23, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Strabismus is a name given to visual problems in which the eyes are not properly lined up and prevents eyes from working as a team. Read more..

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Save on Eye Care without Putting Your Eyes at Risk

Posted on : September 26, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Everyone wants to save money, but the experts warn that cutting corners when it comes to your eye care may put your eyesight at risk and cost you a lot more in the future. Some try to cut costs by skipping their yearly eye exam but blinding diseases often don’t have any noticeable symptoms. Read more..

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Make an Eye Appointment Before Your Kids Go Back to School

Posted on : August 31, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

August is traditionally the time when families start getting ready for the new school year. Apart from new notebooks, backpacks, clothes and shoes, your kids should also have a thorough eye exam to ensure that there are no vision problems … Read more..

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Early Treatment of Glaucoma Can Slow or Prevent Loss of Vision

Posted on : June 7, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Glaucoma is a common condition among people who are 40 and older. It’s a disorder caused by a buildup of pressure inside the eye that triggers damage to the eye’s optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. This condition … Read more..

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Orthokeratology a Safer Alternative to Laser Eye Surgery

Posted on : June 3, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Accelerated Overnight Orthokeratology or Ortho-K for short, is the science of changing the curvature or shape of the cornea to change how light is focused on the retina at the back of your eye. Ortho-K utilizes corneal molds that you … Read more..

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Separate Fitting Needed if You Want to Wear Contact Lenses

Posted on : June 1, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Many people enjoy better vision and greater convenience with contact lenses. If you’re considering replacing your eyeglasses with contact lenses, it isn’t as simple as switching your specs for contacts. Prescriptions for contact lenses are different from prescriptions for eye … Read more..

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Help Your Parent Prepare for an Eye Exam

Posted on : May 5, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

If you have an elderly parent who is nervous or stressed about going to appointments, there are a few things you can do to help. By being prepared, you and your parent will be better able to make the best … Read more..

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Tips for Improving Driving Safety after Age 60

Posted on : May 1, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

  For people age 60 and over, driving a car could be risky business. Most people over the age of 60 usually don’t have eyesight as good as it once was. Research proves that our ability to see moving objects … Read more..

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Contact Lens Fittings Not Part of a Routine Eye Exam

Posted on : April 20, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Contact lens fittings are not part of a routine eye exam, so you should not expect to be given a contact lens prescription at the end of the exam. The only exception would be if you already wear contact lenses. … Read more..

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