Category: Eye Care and Vision Articles

Why You Need Contact Lens with UV Protection

May 24, 2017

Loving those sunny days? Here’s the problem: all that sunlight now could give you cataracts later in life. Short Term Effects Exposing your eyes to too much UV radiation for a short time just gives you a temporary “eye sunburn”, called photokeratitis. Your eyes redden, feel gritty, tear up, and are extremely sensitive to light. Photokeratitis is usually temporary and doesn’t leave any lasting damage. Long Term Effects But what about exposure to UV radiation for

Optometrist Creates Mold of Eye for Irregular Eye Shapes

June 1, 2016

Not every eye is shaped the same… If you’ve had trouble finding the right contact lens for either eye in the past, it could be possible that this was caused because your eyes is ‘hard to fit‘. In some cases, it is because of an irregular cornea shape. Up until now, it was almost impossible to find the perfect lens for an eye that was shaped uniquely. Optometrists could go through several fitting sessions with a patient to

Lifetime Eyecare Vision News Summary

June 1, 2016

Our friends at Lifetime Eyecare did a summary of a few very interesting vision news articles. Read all about them below! Bono and Revo Start “Buy Vision, Give Sight” Campaign Bono of U2 and Revo Sunglasses have partnered up to start the “Buy Vision, Give Sight” program. The partnership hopes to raise $10 million to create easier access to eye exams and prescription eyewear for people who live in under-resourced areas. “Thanks to good medical

Hard to Fit Contacts

April 12, 2016

Having a hard time wearing contacts? Not all eyes are the same. There are a number of eye conditions that can make wearing contacts difficult. Some of these conditions include, astigmatism, dry eyes, giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC), keratoconus, post-refractive surgery (such as LASIK), and presbyopia. Many of these conditions are labeled as ‘hard-to-fit’ eyes and require special attention. If you have one or any of these eye conditions, you still might be able to wear

Air Optix Aqua Sale

March 1, 2016

If you use Air Optix Aqua, then you will LOVE this deal! Save BIG when you purchase Air Optix Aqua with $29.99 per box! Not only will you save money, but you will also be able to donate 51% of your purchase to the non-profit organisation of YOUR choice! Win/win situation? Totally. So stock up with your favourite contacts today! About Air Optix Aqua Contact Lenses: Air Optix Aqua contact lenses from Ciba Vision are made with a new

Air Optix Colors Rainbow Pack Now Available!

February 17, 2016

Redefine the way you look! With our brand new Air Optix Colors Rainbow Pack you can pick three different colours to have shipped right to your door. These coloured contacts offer a unique, smooth surface for consistent comfort. Enjoy breathable, beautiful contact lenses, one colour at a time! This exclusive product manufactured by Alcon allows you to chose from nine colours: Brilliant Blue; Blue; Grey; Green; Gemstone green; Honey; Pure hazel; Brown. Air Optix Colors

Myopia and What You Can Do

February 5, 2016

Worried about Myopia? Have Blurry Vision? (reprinted from article located at: https://www.lifetimeeyecare.ca/myopia-causes-and-cures/) So you have Myopia or are concerned about it? You came to the right blog… Myopia is known for being the reason why distant objects are blurry and why sometimes you will see flashes of light. You maybe wondering how is this caused? Or why can’t I see that sign on the road? Well this is caused by either an enlarged eye from front

Category: Eye Care and Vision Articles

Why You Need Contact Lens with UV Protection

Optometrist Creates Mold of Eye for Irregular Eye Shapes

Lifetime Eyecare Vision News Summary

Hard to Fit Contacts

Air Optix Aqua Sale

Air Optix Colors Rainbow Pack Now Available!

Myopia and What You Can Do

Why You Need Contact Lens with UV Protection

Optometrist Creates Mold of Eye for Irregular Eye Shapes

Lifetime Eyecare Vision News Summary

Hard to Fit Contacts

Air Optix Aqua Sale

Air Optix Colors Rainbow Pack Now Available!

Myopia and What You Can Do

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