Blogs About Eye Health
How Often Should You Really Get Your Eyes Checked? Age-by-Age Recommendations
If you only schedule an eye exam when your vision feels “off,” there’s a good chance you’re waiting too long. Many vision changes develop gradually, long before symptoms are obvious. How often you should get your eyes checked depends on several factors, including your age, overall health, and whether you already wear glasses or contacts.…
Digital Eye Strain: How Screens Are Affecting Adult Vision in 2026
By: Kristen Clark, OD – Clarus Eye Centre February 25, 2026 In 2026, digital devices are central to adult life. From work and communication to entertainment and social interaction, most adults spend many hours connected to screens. But this digital immersion has a cost – one that often goes unnoticed until discomfort sets in. Digital…
Managing Dry Eye in a Changing Climate: Tips for All Seasons
Dry eye is a more common health condition than most people realize. In the US alone, nearly 16.4 million people have to live with this condition. Unfortunately, dry, itchy, or burning eyes can feel worse when the weather changes. Whether it’s cold air in winter, dry heat in summer, or the constant blast of indoor…
Understanding Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a complex eye disease, often called the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses gradually and without warning. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of these people know they have it. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause…
Celebrating Ophthalmic Technicians Week: A Bright Future in Eye Care
Ophthalmic technicians are the unsung heroes of the eye care industry. Often working behind the scenes, they play a critical role in diagnosing and treating eye conditions and diseases. From taking patient histories to performing advanced diagnostic tests, they provide invaluable support to ophthalmologists and optometrists. In recognition of their hard work and dedication, Ophthalmic…
FDA Warns Certain Eye Drops Pose Risk
FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection: READ ARTICLE HERE
How to Choose the Best Lens for Cataract Surgery
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST LENS FOR CATARACT SURGERY When you are diagnosed with cataracts and your eye doctor recommends cataract surgery, it can be daunting to learn that there is much more that goes into how to choose the best lens for cataract surgery than simply going with traditional lenses that most insurance companies…
What Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery?
WHAT TESTS ARE PERFORMED BEFORE CATARACT SURGERY? One of the most common questions asked by patients who have been diagnosed with cataracts is “what tests are done before cataract surgery?” Before we review common cataract tests and their importance for your cataract surgery procedure, it is important to understand the following: First, what is cataract…
Holiday Foods That Can Improve Your Eye Health
For many, the holiday season means more quality time with family and friends, often spent in the kitchen and around the dinner table. With all that amazing food and celebration, most diets tend to go out the window. The good news is some foods that appear to have little health benefit can sometimes hide important…