Question: When should my child have an eye exam? They are going into elementary school this year and I would like to ensure that they do not have any vision problems. Answer: Excellent question! Given that up to 80% of a child’s learning is through vision, having a comprehensive eye examination for your child is very important. […]
Harvey’s gets an eye exam!!
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Eyes Are Red and Itching. What Can I Do?
Question: My allergies have been worse this year, and now my eyes are red and itching. What can I do? Answer: This year has been a tough year for allergies, and part of living on the beautiful west coast is that allergy season starts earlier here than anywhere else in Canada. Luckily, there are many options for […]
Helping Ukrainian refugees with eye wear
Mayfair eye clinic gearing up to help refugees Mayfair Optometric Clinic, in partnership with Essilor Canada and the Essilor Vision Foundation, is donating lenses, lab work and eyewear products to help Ukrainian refugees who are expected to arrive in Victoria in late April. “We are happy to have Essilor Canada on board to help us take care of the […]
I woke up with a very red and swollen eye, what should I do?
Question: I woke up with a very red and swollen eye. It feels like something is in it and is causing me great discomfort. Is it better for me to go to the emergency room or call my Optometrist? Answer: Like any other injury, sudden eye issues are unfortunately bound to happen sometimes. The first step to […]
I’m having headaches and difficulty focusing.
Question: I transitioned to working from home in the past year and have started having headaches and difficulty focusing. Is there any way to improve this? Answer: : As more people have spent more time in front of the computer we have seen a marked increase in patients experiencing digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. People […]
Questions about glaucoma
Question: My mother was just diagnosed with glaucoma and I am worried I could develop it too. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Answer: Glaucoma involves damage to the optic nerve,which can lead to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. Unfortunately, once the nerve has been damaged it cannot be repaired. […]