Eye exams, particularly those performed routinely, go far beyond evaluating your ability to read an eye chart. These assessments, especially when performed by experienced practitioners like our team at Market Mall Eye Clinic, can uncover a range of health issues that may be seemingly unrelated to vision. Regular eye exams can provide critical insights into [...]
Your annual eye exam at Market Mall Eye Clinic is more than just a routine check-up; it’s an opportunity to engage in an insightful conversation about your eye health and overall wellness. Under the experienced guidance of our team, we advocate for a proactive patient approach where you are encouraged to ask questions and actively [...]
A widespread ocular affliction, Dry Eye Syndrome, or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is characterized by a deficiency in tear production or accelerated tear evaporation. Although it may appear as a mere inconvenience, it could lead to severe vision issues and a decreased quality of life if not addressed promptly. At Market Mall Eye Clinic, we champion the [...]
Tears play a vital role in the health and function of our eyes. That’s what makes dry eye such a serious problem. Tears serve as our eyes’ first line of defense against irritants like dust and germs, washing them away with every blink. They also enable our eyes to turn and swivel comfortably. When the [...]
By Dr. Susan Wong A lazy eye is an eye that has reduced vision, also referred to as amblyopia. It results from poorly developed vision during childhood. It often affects one eye, but both eyes can also be ambylopic. Early diagnosis and treatment is important. If amblyopia goes untreated, vision will remain reduced and cannot [...]
By Dr. Lillian Rieck “How long can my child play iPad?” is probably the most common question optometrists are asked during a child’s eye exam. In November 2017, the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society released recommendations for screen time in children. Screens include television, computer, tablet, smartphone, and video [...]
With school starting up again soon, now is a great time to start thinking about scheduling an eye appointment for your child. Classroom Vision Problems Are Varied Experts estimate that 10 percent of preschoolers have a vision problem significant enough to impact learning, and being nearsighted or farsighted aren’t the only problems you can have [...]
Have you ever wondered just what sunglasses do for your eyes, and how? It’s a little more complex than just dropping a dark filter over your vision. Different Tints Do Different Things Did you know that the color of your sunglasses’ lenses affects what they do for your eyes? This goes beyond just putting [...]
In the US alone, nearly 20.5 million adults over the age of 40 and half of seniors 80 and older have cataracts.Considering how common this eye condition is, we want all of our patients to know what cataracts are, their symptoms, and that they are treatable.What Are Cataracts?A cataract is a cloudy clump of proteins [...]
Lucky for you, it may be high time for a new pair of shades! We’re surrounded by things with expiration dates, from the food in our fridge to the moisturizer we put on our face at night. Over time, the lightbulbs in our lamps go out and the paint on our houses fade. But what [...]
