The Diet for Healthy Eyes
You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your vision, but carrots and eyes aren’t the only pair that go hand-in-hand. There are plenty of great foods for eye health, and whether you have poor vision or are looking to prevent it in the future, everyone can benefit from incorporating a few of these foods […]
Eye Care After Laser Eye Surgery
Following LASIK, healing starts immediately as patients experience improved vision. But, recovery after laser eye surgery can also bring some discomfort. Eye irritation, dry eye, watering/tearing, or feeling like something is in the eye, are common post-surgery symptoms. An over-the-counter pain reliever may be suggested to alleviate mild discomfort. As part of your laser eye […]
Spring Into Clearer Vision!
It’s happening. The days are getting longer, the snow is disappearing, and the birds are singing. Yes, Spring is in the air! While the weather in Southern Alberta can always be a bit touch-and-go for the next couple of months, there is no denying that winter is on its way out. Allergy Season and Contact […]
Laser Vision Correction for Myopia (Nearsightedness)
When a person is nearsighted, it means the eye is either too long compared to the curvature of the cornea, or the cornea is more curved than normal. This results in light focusing just in front of the retina, instead of directly onto it, causing images at a distance to appear blurry. While myopic patients […]
Rubbing Your Eyes Can Harm Your Vision
There are few eye therapies which can relieve your eyes’ stress and stimulate the vagus nerve. However, rubbing your eyes to relieve yourself can come at a serious cost to your vision. But why do we rub our eyes, and what other option is there to get relief from that burning sensation? Our doctors have […]
Will I Develop Dry Eyes After Laser Treatment?
As corneal specialists who deal with dry eye disease on a daily basis, we are very vigilant in thoroughly assessing all our patients who are interested in laser refractive surgery. While there is no way to guarantee that dry eye symptoms (or other side effects for that matter) will not develop after laser treatment, there […]
Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is currently a very popular corrective procedure. It offers many benefits, patients can choose to no longer life with impaired vision. Some of the advantages include immediate vision improvement, no more need for costly eyeglasses or contact lenses, and more social, recreational and job opportunities. Some main reasons patients seek laser eye […]
Life After Refractive Surgery: My Freedom from Glasses and Contacts
Since refractive eye surgery, the aspect of convenience has been the most pleasant surprise for me. Travel has become a much simpler feat; I no longer have to worry about hauling big bottles of lens solution and extra contacts with me, and I don’t have to take my contacts out due to discomfort on dry […]
What’s Your Motivation for Refractive Eye Surgery?
As someone who has needed glasses for 21 years, and has worn contact lenses for 14 years, I can list more than a few motivations for looking into a refractive eye surgery for myself. I never felt completely myself in glasses. Growing up in competitive sports meant either squinting to see my surroundings or dealing […]
LASIK and Femto SBK Technology
LASIK is one of the safest, fastest, and most effective methods to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. LASIK involves making a very thin flap in your cornea, which is pulled back to reveal the area of your cornea that will be treated by the excimer laser. Once the excimer laser is applied and […]