Countless times, after performing an exam on a child I've turned to the parents and explained that their child needs glasses and right away they say to their kid "I told you that you're using the iPad too much!" Screen-time is a major concern that parents have when it comes to their children's eyes. But what are the
A critical portion of an eye exam is a careful examination of the retina. The retina is a very special and delicate layer inside of the eye that detects light. It is absolutely essential for vision. It can be difficult, however, to get a good view of the inside of the eye because the only way to see inside the eye is through
Hyaluronate is a slippery substance found in your joints. I like to refer to it as joint juice. This slippery substance helps protect and lubricate the ocular surface and promotes healing
October is Children's Vision Month which means we have an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact undiagnosed vision problems can have on a child's learning and development
Dry eyes can be from an aqueous deficiency or be evaporative in nature. Symptoms include red, scratchy irritated eyes that seem to "smolder" like a fire all day long
Millcreek is now part of Twitter!l! You can find us on twitter @Millcreekoptom. It is also nearing that time for kids to go back to school and there is no better time to bring them in for their free eye exam. Alberta Health care covers kids until they turn 19 years old.