Vision development in babies is just as important as learning to crawl or communicate. Vision development happens slowly over time and it is important that they have healthy eyes to meet vision milestones as well as developmental milestones. At birth, babies can focus on objects about 30cm from their face and are not able to […]
Eye Health
Dry Eye Disease
Do you have dry eyes? Dry eye disease can affect your vision as your tear layer is the first surface that light hits as it enters your eye. An inadequate tear film can be like looking through a car windshield that has streaks left by old wiper blades. Dry eyes cannot be cured but needs […]
How to protect your eyes from UV damage
When you think about sunscreen and sun protection, do you think about protecting your eyes as well? UV protection is important for healthy eyes as it can help prevent eye diseases like cataracts, pterygiums, pingueculae, and macular degeneration. Also, the skin around your eyes is very thin and more susceptible to being damage by UV […]
Are you blinking correctly?
What do you mean there’s a wrong way to blink? It’s an innate thing that we don’t even have to think about, but when we are thinking too hard we forget to blink. Did you know that we blink on average 12 times per minute. People with dry eyes may blink up to 20 times […]
Tips and Tricks to Reduce Digital Eyestrain
Digital eyestrain is a common symptom with too much screen time. It’s called computer vision syndrome and it causes eyestrain, fatigue, headaches, and dry eyes. We review the cause of computer vision syndrome and what you can do to overcome it. […]
Are Polarized Sunglasses Always the Best Choice?
We want what is best for our eyes to protect them from sun damage. Did you know that the most important thing about sunglasses is the UV protection. Choose sunglasses from a brand you trust to provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. Polarized lenses have a filter that block out glare but do not protect […]
How to get the best lenses in your glasses
Do you get overwhelmed when choosing which glasses to buy? At On Sight Optometry we take the time to get to know you and understand your needs in order to recommend the perfect glasses. Let me explain some of the different features of prescription glasses to make you feel more confident in your glasses purchase. […]
How to keep your eyes safe
Did you know that safety glasses can prevent 90% of eye injuries. Did you know that a squash ball is approximately the same size as your eyeball? This is why eye injuries in squash are one of the most dangerous. The squash ball can fit inside your eye socket meaning that it can rupture your […]
Digital Eyestrain
Tips to reduce digital eyestrain: Reading or computer glasses help reduce eyestrain Time flies: Set an alarm every 20 minutes of digital device time to complete the 20-20-20 exercise Move devices farther away from you – especially important for kids. Blink – and keep your eyes hydrated with preservative free artificial tears Avoid digital devices […]
Eye Allergies
“Your immune system’s allergy response causes inflammation of the conjunctiva and results in swelling of the conjunctiva and bumps called papillae on the inner lining of your eyelids called the palpebral conjunctiva. These signs of ocular allergies are diagnosed by an optometrist.” Dr. Mindy Blumberg Eye allergies cause red, swollen, itchy, gritty, watery eyes. Eye […]
