To treat dry skin around your eyes, stop using products that irritate the area, wash with warm water, pat dry, then apply a fragrance-free moisturizer. If discomfort persists or worsens, book an eye exam. […]
How to Treat Dry Skin Around Eyes?
How Nicotine Affects Retina Health and AMD Risk
Nicotine use, whether through smoking or vaping, is associated with damage to the retina and a higher risk of age-related macular degeneration, and quitting can help lower that risk over time. […]
Who May Be a Candidate for MacuMira Treatment?
People diagnosed with early to intermediate dry AMD who want to look beyond monitoring alone are often the ones considered for MacuMira treatment, and eligibility is confirmed through a complete eye exam. […]
Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Glaucoma does run in families, and having a close relative with it raises your risk, but it doesn’t mean you’ll develop it. […]
How to Unclog Meibomian Glands?
To help unclog meibomian glands, apply a warm compress to closed lids for 10 to 15 minutes, follow with a gentle lid massage using clean fingers, clean your lids daily, and see an eye doctor if the discomfort keeps coming back. […]
Can Wet Macular Degeneration Ever Turn Back into Dry?
Wet macular degeneration does not revert to dry macular degeneration because the changes it causes in the retina tend to persist. […]
What Eye Drops Are Best for Treating Dry Eyes?
The right eye drop depends on what’s contributing to your dry eye in the first place, and choosing the wrong type can leave your symptoms just as uncomfortable as before. […]
MiSight Contact Lenses vs. Glasses for Kids
MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are a daily disposable option designed not just to correct your child’s vision, but to help slow how fast their myopia progresses over time. […]
Eye Styes and Stress: What’s the Connection?
Stress does not directly cause a stye, but it can weaken your body’s defences enough to make one more likely. […]
Pink Eye vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference
Pink eye is an infection typically caused by bacteria or a virus, while eye allergies are your immune system reacting to something in your environment. […]
