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A Simple Eye Test May Soon Be Able to Spot Alzheimer’s

Posted on : February 18, 2020 by Oakville Optometry Group

According to a new study, people with Alzheimer’s disease have fewer blood vessels and less blood flow in the retina (back of their eye). These changes in the eye were found using a scanning technique called optical coherence tomography angiography (Octa). Read more..

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Give Your Eyes What They Need to Stay Healthy

Posted on : October 26, 2017 by Oakville Optometry Group

Your eyes are an important part of enjoying a healthy life and there are lots of things you can do to help keep them healthy and make sure you’re seeing your best.

Here are three important things you can do to give your eyes what they need to stay healthy and maintain your eyesight well into your senior years. Read more..

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Find the Best Eye Doctor for Yourself and Your Family

Posted on : July 25, 2017 by Oakville Optometry Group

You may be new to an area and need to find an optometrist to help you maintain your eye health and preserve your vision. You and your family members should be visiting an eye doctor at least once a year, so it’s important and well worth the time it takes to find the best eye doctor for yourself and your family. Read more..

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8 Symptoms that Indicate the Need for an Eye Exam

Posted on : February 2, 2017 by Oakville Optometry Group

No matter what your age, an eye exam is an important part of preserving your vision and overall health. Even if you are between the ages of 20 and 40, an eye exam can often reveal developing health issues that aren’t easily found any other way. Read more..

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Advanced Technologies Help Eye Doctors Detect Problems

Posted on : December 7, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

There are some diagnostic imaging devices available that go even further than a comprehensive eye exam to help optometrists to judge the overall health of your eyes. These advanced technologies help eye doctors detect problems before they become untreatable. 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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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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Glaucoma Must Be Detected and Treated Early

Posted on : January 5, 2016 by Oakville Optometry Group

Glaucoma is an eye disease causing gradual, ongoing damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma must be detected and treated early in order to prevent vision loss and possible blindness. Causes of Glaucoma Although it is one of the leading causes … Read more..

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The Differences Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test

Posted on : November 18, 2015 by Oakville Optometry Group

In some provinces, many optical stores offer sight tests or vision tests using automated machinery. This is not the same exam you will get from an eye doctor. Let’s explore the differences between an eye exam and a sight test. … Read more..

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