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We have people coming into our practices with their regular lens prescription (sometimes from our Optometrist and sometimes from another) and asking to order contact lenses.  Most of them are shocked when we tell them that they prescriptions will differ and it is necessary to do a contact lens fitting in order to determine the […]

We recently had an individual who suffers from intense migraine headaches come into one of our locations.  He had tried several options and none of them worked.  His situation sent us on a hunt for the newest options available on the marketplace. For people who suffer from migraines, certain types of lenses and lens treatments

Our practice serves children of all ages, who are coming in for eye examinations and selecting glasses.  Selecting the right frames for the multitude of needs children have can be challenging. When selecting frames for kids, especially for school and sports, it’s important to consider durability, comfort, and functionality. Here’s a guide to help you

The question of which sense is the most important is subjective and can vary depending on context, but in general, vision is often considered the most important for most people. This is because sight provides a significant amount of information about the world around us, helping with navigation, communication, and daily tasks. Since our eyesight

Conversations with patients has revealed that there is a lack of understanding about what an Optometrist is able detect during a standard eye examination.  When presented with an opportunity to have early diagnosis and treatment for eye diseases and conditions, many people are reluctant to pay the additional the expense, (which is less than $100)

You may be thinking “the summer just started, and Sight Care is talking about getting the kids ready for school?”.  Trust us, it is never too early to start preparing to give your children the gift of clear eyesight and eye health. Having your children’s eyes checked before the new school year offers numerous benefits,

We have people visiting our clinics to have their glasses adjusted.  Some require minor adjustments just because of wear and tear and others require extensive adjustments.  We believe it is very important to have your glasses frames adjusted periodically. Let’s look at some of the reasons that regular adjustments are a good practice. Comfort: Properly

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society has designated June as Cataracts Awareness Month.  Cataracts are a reality for many people over 60 years of age, but the changes in the eye lens usually begin around age 40.  While surgery is successful in repairing the damage, they can be prevented in some cases. Preventing cataracts involves adopting several

There has been a significant amount of research and development on specialty lenses over the last 10 years.  There are so many options that it is very difficult for a consumer to choose the most appropriate option.  In this post we will talk about a few things to consider. For some people, they only require