Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye. It is called pink eye because it causes the whites of the eyes to go pink. Pink eye is the inflammation of the thin, clear covering (conjunctiva) of the white of the eye and inside of the eyelid. It is a very common eye issue, and is generally […]
Read moreDiabetes can change and damage your vision and is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. The primary disease that diabetes causes is called diabetic retinopathy, though glaucoma and cataracts are also grouped under the “diabetic eye disease” label. With the rise in cases of diabetes there is also a rise in eye disease. […]
Read moreGlaucoma is an eye disorder that causes damage to the optic nerve. Eye pressure is a major indicator of glaucoma, present in most forms of the disease, though it is not always present when glaucoma develops. Abnormally high pressure is referred to as ocular hypertension. If this condition goes without treatment, glaucoma will first cause […]
Read moreMyopia is also referred to as nearsightedness. This is when you can see things that are close up well, but things that are out in the distance are hard to make out. Myopia is the most common refractive error in vision. Myopia has also been on a steady incline since 1972. Many doctors believe […]
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