Looking for Clearer Distance Vision Many people rely on glasses or contact lenses to improve nearsightedness (blurry distance vision). Unfortunately, even wearing prescription lenses may not provide clear vision when you have a severe refractive error. People with high myopia often need additional vision correction to see comfortably. Patients with severe myopia may need to […]
Spotting Cataracts Your eyes change all your life. While many significant changes often occur during childhood, vision changes can happen at any age. Vision typically stabilizes between ages 20–21 because your eyes stop growing, but what about tissues inside the eye? Cataracts are a common lens disorder that causes vision changes, typically in adults over […]
RLE surgery, or refractive lens exchange surgery, is a procedure used to help correct certain refractive errors. This innovative procedure has allowed more patients to enjoy clear vision without such a heavy dependence on prescription eyewear. But RLE isn’t for everyone. You need a consultation with an eye doctor to determine if RLE is right […]
Innovative treatments for eye conditions and diseases are developing all the time. Advancements in research and modern technology have allowed eye care providers across the country to learn more about (and treat more) eye conditions than ever before. IPL is a treatment that can help patients alleviate painful, irritating symptoms of dry eye. But what […]
Are your eyes always itchy, irritated, or uncomfortable? It could be a sign you have dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects many Canadians, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through the symptoms. Dry eye disease isn’t always complicated, and sometimes a simple treatment like meibomian gland expression […]
Vision Correction Beyond LASIK 20/20 vision can be a marvelous thing. Imagine getting out of bed without needing to slip on glasses or pop in contact lenses to see. Many patients choose refractive surgery for the freedom from corrective lenses. LASIK can be a good fit for some patients seeking vision correction. But LASIK isn’t […]
Dry Eyes Can Affect Your Life Dry eyes can be uncomfortable at the best of times. However, having dry eyes for a prolonged amount of time can impact the quality of your life. Gritty, burning, tired, or watering eyes can interrupt your work and leisure. Additionally, without dry eye treatment, there’s an increased risk of […]
Looking for 20/20 Vision? Many patients choose refractive surgeries, such as LASIK or PRK, for more convenient vision. The goal is to lessen the reliance on corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contacts). But can eye surgery give you 20/20 vision? Any surgery, including eye surgery, comes with risks and rewards. Consulting with our team at Vector […]
Let’s be honest: sometimes, glasses and contact lenses can be a pain. Glasses can break, scratch, fog up and contacts can dry out and dry your eyes. Your vision is a big part of how you live each day, so you deserve the best. LASIK is a great option for many people who have refractive […]
If you’re looking for long-lasting vision correction from refractive errors, it may be time to consider laser eye surgery. Laser eye procedures can correct vision problems for patients with: Nearsightedness (Myopia) Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Astigmatism Presbyopia Laser eye surgery is a standard and safe procedure performed on over 75,000 Canadians each year with remarkable success. Patients […]
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