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 […]
Most people don’t think a regular eye exam could save their life. But the truth is that in many cases, a comprehensive eye exam can detect much more than eye disease. That’s one reason that we at Dr. Patricia Fink Optometry in Burlington recommend annual eye exams to all of our patients, even in the absence of visual changes […]
Have you ever noticed your toddler blinking excessively? While some reasons for rapid blinking are harmless, others may require the intervention of your child’s eye doctor. Whether excessive blinking is a natural reflex, a way of communicating, or a sign of an eye problem, it’s always important to pay attention to your child’s behavior and seek […]
As we age, it’s especially important to pay attention to our eye health; and one age-related condition to keep an eye out for is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Macular degeneration is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in people over the age of 60. It results in the deterioration of the central part of […]
Holiday season is in full swing! And while most people are focused on shopping for gifts and other holiday prep, it’s important to remember a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy through all of the holiday hustle and bustle. At Dr. Patricia Fink Optometry in Burlington, our priority is to help you keep your eyes […]
Contact lenses are a great alternative to wearing prescription glasses, and that’s especially true when traveling. Nothing beats the convenience of contacts, especially while doing activities where wearing glasses would be impractical or uncomfortable. While some people opt for daily disposable lenses while traveling, many others continue to wear the standard contacts they wear day […]
The notion that an eye exam can potentially save your life may sound dramatic, but it’s true. When a retiree noticed a change in her vision in one eye and went in for an eye exam, her eye doctor detected the possible early symptoms of a stroke and sent her straight to the hospital. The […]
How lucky we are to be born with eyelids, tears and other mechanisms to protect our eyes from wind, dust, and pollution. But that doesn’t make us completely immune to things in the environment that can harm our vision and eye health. Environmental factors such as pollutants, toxic gasses and chemicals, bacteria, smoking, and ultraviolet […]
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