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Why Do I Keep Waking Up with Dry Eye?

Your eyes rely on a thin coating called the tear film to stay smooth and comfortable. Every time you blink during the day, you spread a fresh layer across the surface. At night, your eyes depend on your closed eyelids to keep that moisture in. We hear about morning dryness often during eye exams and…
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Can Dry Eye Cause Blurry Vision?

Your eyes rely on a thin layer of tears to keep the front surface smooth. Every blink spreads that tear film across your eye, and light passes through it on the way in. When that layer thins or breaks apart, light scatters and the image softens. Yes, dry eye can cause blurry vision, and it…
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Myopia Eyeglasses: How Do They Work?

Key Takeaways Myopia makes distance vision blurry while close objects stay clear. Myopia control glasses correct sight and can slow how fast myopia grows. Eye drops, Abiliti 1-Day and MiSight contacts, and orthokeratology offer other options. Outdoor time and screen breaks support your child's eyes. The Right Glasses Slow Myopia Down Does your child squint…
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Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Key Takeaways Myopia happens when the eye grows too long, and that physical change cannot be undone. Eye exercises, supplements, and similar remedies do not change the length of the eyeball. Myopia control options, including specialty lenses and low-dose atropine drops, can help slow progression. Outdoor time and screen habits support healthier eye development in…
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Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Key Takeaways Myopia causes blurry distance vision, while hyperopia affects close-up vision. Both conditions happen because of how your eyes are shaped and where light focuses on the retina. Symptoms like headaches and eye strain can appear with either condition. A comprehensive eye exam can identify which one you have. Corrective lenses, myopia control, and…

What are the Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes?

Struggling with dry eyes while wearing contact lenses is a challenge for many people. It often feels like a constant battle between clear vision and physical comfort, leaving you to wonder if you have to choose one or the other. The good news is that you don’t have to. The right contact lenses for dry…

Common Causes of Low Vision

A diagnosis of low vision can be a major life upheaval. A variety of visual aids are available that can make your life easier and help you resume your normal activities. Visual impairment includes a range of problems, including reduced visual acuity, hazy or blurred vision, blind spots and tunnel vision. It can occur as…

CAN YOUR GLASSES DO THIS?

For individuals ready to step into the future, we carry Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta AI glasses. Listen to music, take a phone call, or capture a video, all from your glasses.
Or enhance your connections with Nuance Audio Glasses for directional hearing amplification.

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Visit Our Location

We’re located on First Street, just across from the Lord Dufferin Centre. Parking is available behind the building with an accessible parking stall beside the entrance to the lot.

Our clinic has an accessible exam lane to accommodate individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

Our Hours

Monday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed

*Open on alternating Saturdays. Book an appointment in advance.

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