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If you’re running low on contact lenses and just realized your prescription has expired, you’re not alone. Many Canadians find themselves in this situation, usually when they reach for their last pair. So what should you do? In this guide, we’ll explain why contact lens prescriptions expire, how to get lenses if you’re out, and stay safe while keeping your vision clear. Why Contact Lens Prescriptions Expire In Canada, contact lens prescriptions usually expire after

Thinking about switching to contact lenses? Whether you’re tired of wearing glasses or just exploring your options, getting contacts for the first time can feel overwhelming. Between prescriptions, fittings, and finding the right brand, there’s more to getting contacts than placing an online order. This guide walks you through the entire process:what to expect, what to ask your optometrist, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can catch first-time users off guard. You’ll learn

Seeing an optometrist is actually a very easy task. You should not think of it as the dentist as the dentist can sometimes be painful or scary. There is absolutely nothing scary about seeing the eye doctor. Yet, there are still many people out there who have not visited an eye doctor in many, many years, and that’s a problem!

Doing Things That Are Bad for Your Eyes Taking care of our eyes throughout the course of our lives is very important. We only get one set of eyes and therefore, should try our best to take care of them and have them work the best they can for the longest they can. If you’re after having good, healthy eyes, you should avoid doing the following 5 things as they can cause severe and permanent

Eye strain With screen time at an all time high, it is no doubt that our eyes are taking a hit when it comes to looking after our health. Eye strain is a big issue today, with many people being ale to (or having to) do their jobs online, the blue light, along with other characteristics of screens and electronics are causing this issue. Eye strain can not only make our eyes hurt or ache,

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is not just a single disease but it is a term used to classify a small number of similar eye diseases. The disease will affect the ability for the eye to send visual information to the brain, ultimately resulting in blindness if it is not properly and timely treated. Why is Glaucoma Dangerous The most dangerous thing about it is that there are very few warning signs. It can simply sneak