Many things need to be working properly in order to see 20/20. Let’s explore just how much needs to be functioning and in good health in order for us to see well. Refraction (are glasses needed?) Firstly, the light coming into our eyes needs to be properly focused on our retina. If it’s not, vision […]
Trouble With Your New Glasses?
I just got new glasses a few days ago. My eyes are sore and I’ve had headaches as well. Is this normal or should I have my glasses looked at? This didn’t happen with my old glasses. Having troubles with new glasses can be quite normal. In fact, even if your prescription remains exactly the […]
Optician, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist…What’s the Difference?
There are three types of eye care professionals and they all start with the letter “O”. Aside from causing confusion at times, it also frequently prompts the question: “What’s the difference?” Here are some of the differences between the three professionals. Optician Total schooling: 2 years An optician is not an eye doctor, but they […]
Laser Eye Surgery?
Yes, if you are a candidate for the surgery, it can correct your vision to 20/20. It is important to know that there are many different types of corrective laser eye surgeries, but the most commonly known one is LASIK surgery. Others include PRK, LASEK, IntraLASIK (“bladeless”), EpiLASIK and a few others. All of these […]
How Long Is My Eyeglass Prescription Good For?
The length of time that your eyeglass and/or contact lens prescription is valid is decided by the doctor who prescribed them to you. Typically a prescription is good for one year but can vary depending on the doctor’s decision. […]
What Is Legal Blindness?
What does it mean to be legally blind? The answer to this question may surprise you. As the name implies, legal blindness has a legal definition. In Canada (and most other countries), one of two criteria must be met in order to be recognized as legally blind. Different countries have different criteria, but they are […]
Eye Myths and Facts…
Myth: Seeing 20/20 vision means you have healthy eyes. Needing glasses to see well has very little to do with the health of the eye’s tissues. Instead, it has to do with the optics of the eye. Eye health and needing glasses are very different things. It’s important to remember that 20/20 vision does not […]
What Does 20/20 Vision Actually Mean?
Most people understand that having 20/20 vision is a good thing and that it means someone can see really well, but what do those numbers actually mean? The first number of this mysterious fraction is simply how far away someone is from the letter chart in the office. The standard viewing distance is 20 feet […]
Things that Drive your Optician CRAZY!
Glasses Being Left In The Car We are all guilty of this! It’s so convenient to make the switch from eyeglasses to sunnies, or from wearing no glasses to driving glasses as soon as you plop into the driver’s seat. So, it stands to reason that this is the obvious place for them to reside […]
3 Optical Untruths
Untruth Number One! Wearing my glasses will make my eyes weaker. Untrue. You likely feel this way because you felt you were getting along fine without your glasses. And although you can see great with your new specs, you just simply can’t see as good as you used to when you take them off. Try […]