Your grandmother lost her sight to glaucoma, and now you wonder if the same fate awaits you. Every time you notice your vision feels a bit off, that worry creeps back in. Yes, glaucoma can be hereditary, and having a family member with this eye disease significantly increases your risk of developing it too. However, […]
Your eyes are a window into both vision and overall health. A comprehensive eye exam lets us detect early signs of serious conditions, often before symptoms begin. That’s why we follow a patient-first approach to eye care, looking beyond standard vision tests to protect your long-term eye health. A thorough eye exam can detect over […]
When you hear your child has 20/20 vision, you probably assume their eyes are good to go for school. But reading is a complex job that asks for more than just the ability to see letters clearly on a chart. It requires a whole team of essential visual skills to work together so the eyes […]
Hearing that your child is nearsighted often leads to a lot of questions. It’s natural to wonder what this means for their future, and to hope there’s a way to undo it. While there’s currently no way to reverse myopia once it develops, there are effective strategies to slow its progression and protect your child’s […]
Be honest with us: When was the last time you had a comprehensive eye exam? If you’re scratching your head trying to remember, that’s okay–you’re not alone. Many people skip their routine eye exam, often thinking that if they can see clearly, everything’s fine. But here’s the thing: eye exams uncover more than the strength […]
The visual system is complex; it encompasses more than just seeing 20/20 (the gold standard for clear vision). Your eyes need to coordinate with each other, move smoothly across a page, and send accurate signals to your brain for processing. So, when any part of this system isn’t working as it should, your vision might […]
My name is Trinita, and over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working as an optometric assistant at Dr. Fink Optometry. After graduating from the University of Guelph with a degree in biomedical science, I decided to take a year to build my clinical skills and solidify my decision to pursue a career […]
For me, contact lenses spell FREEDOM. Free from a frame’s pressure on my nose and temples, free from any distortions in my peripheral vision, and freedom from any minification or magnification effect that comes along with the optics of a spectacle lens. A well fitted and comfortable lens is an ahhhhh moment for many of […]
With the warmer weather coming our way and SUNSHINE, we are all looking for our shades. Sunglasses are by far the most exciting things in the spectacle world…they can be fun, they can be classy, they can be absolutely CRAZY. We all know that sunglasses are the sunscreen for your eyes. They protect those beautiful […]
This is interesting to me as it truly reflects each individual’s value system. Are you willing to invest in preventative health care or are you committed to only treating it when it hurts badly enough or affects your activities of daily living? Healthcare is changing drastically and our tried and trusted OHIP system is now […]
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