Question: My son is starting Little League soon and normally wears glasses for school. Should I be looking to get him fit with some prescription sports goggles, or will his regular glasses be fine? Answer: With ski season ending and baseball season beginning, we are all spending more time outside working and playing, making it […]
Ask the Doctor: Are my environmental allergies getting worse?
Question: Am I just imagining it or are my environmental allergies getting worse every Spring? What can I do to alleviate the itchiness and redness in my eyes? Answer: Many of us appreciate that we live in a beautiful climate where Spring arrives earlier than anywhere else in Canada, with an explosion of flowers blooming […]
Ask the doctor: what is the air puff test for?
Question: When they do the “air puff” test at the eye doctor what is happening, and what information does it give you? I’m not a fan, but I realize it must tell you something useful. Answer: If you come in for an eye exam and we do that quick little “air puff” test, you’re experiencing […]
Ask the Doctor: How important is it to wear sun protection when outside in winter?
By Dr. Stephen Taylor Question: I’ve heard that sunglasses are important year-round but the UV index is so low right now. Is it really that big of a deal to wear sun protection when outside in winter, regardless of weather? Answer: While winter sun feels gentler and sunglasses may not be top-of-mind in February, your […]
Ask the Doctor: Driving in the Dark
By Dr. Stephen Taylor Question: Even though my distance prescription hasn’t changed much in recent years, I feel like I used to see better at night. Other people seem confident driving in the dark or walking at dusk, and I don’t. Can they see better than I do? Why, and what can I do? Answer: […]
Ask the Doctor: Eye Fatigue from Glasses
By Dr. Stephen Taylor Question: I wear glasses at the office for working on the computer, but my eyes still feel so tired and sore by the end of the day. Why, and what can I do about it? Answer: When you spend long hours at a computer, your eyes are working much harder than […]
Ask the Doctor: Is Holding Devices Too Close Harmful for Kids’ Eyes?
By Dr. Stephen Taylor & Dr. Stasiuk When my child uses a handheld device, he holds it really close to his face. I feel like this can’t be good for his eyes. Is that true, or just a myth? Answer: It’s understandable to be concerned about your child’s eye health, especially with the increasing use […]
Ask the Doctor: Why Does My Optometrist Need to Know My Medications?
By Dr. Stephen Taylor Question: I recently moved to town and have scheduled an eye exam with a new optometrist. While I was booking the appointment the receptionist asked me to bring a list of any medications I take. Why would an eye doctor need this information? Answer: My aim as an optometrist is to […]
Ask the Doctor: Eye Health Implications for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr. Stephen Taylor I read somewhere that besides the impact on cognitive function, there are also eye health implications for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Could you elaborate on that? Answer: Sure! First, it is important to mention that while connections between Alzheimer’s disease and eye health have been noted, they do not imply a […]
Ask the Doctor: Sensitivity to Bright Light
I have noticed over the last month that I have become much more sensitive to bright light than I was before. It’s quite uncomfortable! What could be causing this? Answer: What you are experiencing is called photophobia, which, despite its name, is not a fear of light, but is simply an intolerance or sensitivity to […]
