Eye and Ear Health

April 20, 2022

It can be difficult enough to navigate the vision issues associated with cataracts. After all, cataracts cause things to look blurry, hazy, or dull. They might make you see double and increase your sensitivity to light. But can a clouded lens…

April 15, 2022

You may be experiencing eye allergies if your eyes are itchy and are red, tearing or burning. Eye Allergies are a condition that affects millions of Americans and while many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms most ignore their…

April 12, 2022

Stress affects everyone at some point or another. You may notice your stress levels rising when you’re under a lot of pressure or in an overwhelming situation. While stress isn’t always a bad thing, it can have a physical impact…

April 6, 2022

A stye (spelled STYE, not STY like where the pigs live) is a usually harmless but irritating bump on your eyelid. In most cases a stye will go away on its own, but there are several treatments that can help…

March 4, 2022

A corneal erosion or abrasion occurs when there is loss of the corneal epithelium, the cornea’s outer layer. These can occur if your cornea is scraped or injured, often leading to eye pain or other symptoms. There are 3 major causes…

March 4, 2022

Heterochromia occurs when the iris (coloured tissue at the front of the eye) of both your eyes are of different colours. Although mostly harmless, heterochromia can sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. For example, one eye is brown and the…

March 2, 2022

Contact lenses can change your world. While many people prefer the look and ease of glasses, others enjoy the freedom of contact lenses. However, contacts are a responsibility. Poor hygiene and bad habits can cause infection and even the loss of vision. Whether…

February 28, 2022

Short answer- No Although we don’t know the exact mechanism by which humans have a decreased ability to focus up close as we get older (a process called presbyopia), the fact remains that it will happen to all of us.…

February 24, 2022

What is a red eye? A “red eye” is a general term that is used to describe red, irritated, and bloodshot eyes. The redness happens when tiny blood vessels under the eye’s surface get larger or become inflamed. Usually, it…