Vision is a critical part of a child’s education.  Up to 80% of children’s early learning is acquired through visual processing.  Routine eye exams are an integral part of a child’s health and to ensure that learning is optimized.  It is recommended that children have their first eye exam at the age of six months

Corneal topography, also known as photokeratoscopy, is a medical imaging technique used for mapping the cornea’s anterior surface. This diagnostic tool creates a map of your cornea’s surface curvature. The data collected can then be viewed in different formats including axial, sagittal and elevations view. Why corneal topography? The human’s cornea is responsible for more

What’s really involved in a Comprehensive Eye Examination People might hear it often that they need to get their eyes checked on regular basis, but many still don’t quite understand why this is important.  The aim of this article is to demystify what goes on in a typical routine comprehensive eye exam and the importance

DRY EYE SYNDROME? Dry Eye Syndrome is a common problem for all ages.  It occurs when your tears are not sufficient or imbalanced to keep the front surface of the eye, your cornea, well lubricated.  The cornea needs constant lubrication by tears to stay healthy. Tears are made up of three components: an outer layer

Evaporative dry eye disease is one of the most common forms of dry eye conditions. It is an eye disease that is characterized by inadequate or total lack of quality tears. This usually happens when the oil glands that line the margins of the eyelids are blocked. The oil glands are also known as meibomian

You might think that your eyes are absolutely healthy when there are no symptoms, however it’s important to visit an eye doctor for the dilated eye exam as many eye conditions don’t present with symptoms initially.  Annual dilated exams are often recommended, however the frequency is dependent on many factors and varies from patient to

What is Cataract? Cataract is a condition in which a clouding layer develops in the eye’s natural crystalline lens which is found behind the iris. Cataracts are the highest cause of vision loss for populations over the age of 40. What are the different types of Cataract? A subcapsular cataract forms behind the lens. It