Many people suffer from allergies, and a common symptom is itchy, watery, or burning eyes. Other conditions, like conjunctivitis, can also be prompted by allergies. Approximately 15% of Canadians have seasonal allergies, though studies suggest that the number is growing. It is becoming more common to hear of people using antihistamine eye drops or oral […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the major cause of vision loss for Canadians aged 65 and older. It is a fairly common problem that is experienced by men and women from all backgrounds. AMD comes in two forms: dry, and wet. The dry form is the early stage of AMD, and wet is the […]
Cataracts
Cataracts are well known and studied due to their frequency and relatively standard treatments. There are three main types of cataracts in adults: Cortical cataracts – White opaque spots begin forming in your peripheral vision. Appearing in the lens first, they tend to look like bike spokes in how they ring the eye’s lens. These […]
