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New Procedure Aims To Save Vision Of Children With Eye Cancer
Article Date: 07 May 2010
The Immune System, More Than Meets The Eye?
Article Date: 06 May 2010
How Accurate Is Retinal Scanning?
Article Date: 05 May 2010
Blindness And Sense Of Smell
Article Date: 04 May 2010
Eye Exams For Children
80% of children in Alberta begin school without a comprehensive eye exam, yet vision problems have been identified as one of the major factors in limiting a child’s ability to learn and succeed. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends that children have their first eye examination at 6 months, then at age three, and every year following. Alberta Health and Wellness covers a comprehensive examination once every year for children 18 years and under. A common misconception about vision and eye health is that 20/20 vision means that your child has all the vision skills they need to read, learn and play. A 20/20 vision score only means that your child can see at 20 feet wha
Digital Retinal Photography
Our computer assisted digital retinal camera enables us to provide a more thorough retinal record of your eye(s). Digital Retinal Photography can assist us in early detection of retinal problems including central retinal diseases, central detachments, holes, thinning, optic nerve disease, pre-cancerous lesions, macular degeneration, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, etc. We strongly recommend that ALL of our patients receive this test. It is especially important for those patients who have a personal or family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, retinal problems, headaches, floaters, flashing light streaks, a strong prescription for glasses, dim
Are Contact Lenses Suitable For Children?
A common misconception is that contact lenses are not suitable for children. However, a child’s eyes can physically tolerate contact lenses at a very young age. In some instances, babies have been fit with contact lenses due to conditions present at birth. Recent studies have shown that approximately 90% of children can successfully insert and remove without parental supervision, and are actually more compliant then most teens when it comes to contact lens hygiene. Children adapt well to contact lenses. They experience fewer complications. If infections occur, they heal faster due to a stronger immune system. With changing technology in contact lenses, such as daily disposable lenses,
Contact Lenses For Presbyopia
The loss of your reading vision does not mean the end of contact lens wear! In all adults, as you age, your eyes gradually lose their ability to change and focus on their own without help. There will come a time that you are properly corrected for distance but you can not see up close as well. You start to stretch your arms out or you take off you distance glasses to be able to read. The loss of your ability to change your focus from distance to near is normal and is more commonly known as presbyopia. But, just because you have presbyopia doesn’t mean you need bifocals or reading glasses. Bausch & Lomb Purevision Multifocal contact lenses are the newest lens designed to provide
