Eye Health Articles
Plain-language eye health information for Ontarians.
Common Conditions
Eye Exam Guide for Patients with Diabetes
A practical guide for diabetic patients on how to prepare for eye exams, what to discuss with your optometrist, and why annual dilated exams protect your sight.
Eye Health & Lifestyle
What to Expect at Your Eye Exam After 40
After 40, eye exams involve new tests and conversations. Knowing what to expect — and what to discuss with your optometrist — helps you get the most from every visit.
Common Conditions
How Diabetes, Blood Pressure, and Medications Affect Your Eyes
Many common health conditions and medications have direct effects on your eyes. Your optometrist can detect and monitor these changes — but only if they know your full health history.
Vision Correction
Progressive Lenses vs. Reading Glasses: Which One Is Right for You?
Progressive lenses and reading glasses both correct presbyopia, but the right choice depends on your prescription and daily visual demands. Here's how to decide.
Vision Correction
I Was Told I'm Not a Candidate for LASIK — Now What?
LASIK has specific corneal and refractive requirements that not everyone meets. Several proven alternatives exist depending on why you weren't a candidate.
Eye Health & Lifestyle
How Often Do You Really Need an Eye Exam?
Eye exam frequency should be based on your age and risk factors. Canadian guidelines recommend more frequent exams than most people realize — here is what the evidence says.
Eye Health & Lifestyle
Can an Eye Exam Detect Health Problems Beyond Vision?
The eye is the only place in the body where blood vessels and nerve tissue can be observed directly without surgery. This makes routine eye exams uniquely capable of detecting serious health conditions early.
Common Conditions
What Eye Conditions Should You Be Screened for After 40?
After 40, several eye conditions begin developing without symptoms. Routine screening catches problems when treatment is most effective and vision loss can still be prevented.
Eye Health & Lifestyle
UV Protection and Sunglasses: What Your Eyes Actually Need
UV radiation is a significant risk factor for cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium. Not all sunglasses provide equal protection — here is what to look for.