Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a serious vision condition that is commonly, but not always, associated with advanced strabismus (crossed eyes). When one eye has different vision than the other, the brain may begin to suppress one of the images it receives, usually from the crossed eye, so that a single image is […]
Category: Eye Conditions
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Strabismus is a condition in which both eyes do not line up along the same viewing plane, meaning that while one eye may be locked on to an object, the other eye is looking at a different point of reference around the object. This is caused when the muscles that control each eye do not […]
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition when the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye containing the iris and pupil, is deformed or not curved correctly, distorting your vision. As the light entering your eye is deflected away from the retina, focus at all ranges can be affected. It is not uncommon for nearly everyone to […]
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a vision condition that occurs when the light entering the pupil of the eye is not refracted correctly, causing the light to fall on a smaller than normal patch on the back of the eye, or retina. This results in blurred vision of objects at close range, while farther away objects […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a vision condition that is common in many Canadians. In fact, across North America, approximately 40 percent of adults suffer from some degree of myopia. While the exact cause of nearsightedness in the modern age is not known, many believe the prevalence of modern technology such as computers, notebooks, and smart […]
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes & Vision)
Presbyopia is a very common condition, experienced by almost all adults over the age of 45, regardless of sex, race, or genetic background. As the eye ages, the lens at the front of the eye that controls how light enters starts to lose its flexibility. As the lens stiffens, close up focus, such as reading, […]