Eyesight

• Technology helps Kingston, Ont. university student see brighter future

  A university student in Kingston, Ont., is striving for more after a new piece of technology has given him a solution to a condition that affects his eyesight.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2023
  
• Quebec advocates want government to cover treatment for boy with vision loss

  Eleven-year-old William Khayrallah has a rare disease that causes progressive vision loss, but a new treatment for the illness isn't yet funded by the Quebec government.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
  
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• Child screen time leaped during 1st wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Western-led study

  The study found children spent roughly 5.9 hours a day looking at screens during the first wave, nearly three times the recommended amount.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Put eye exams back on to-do list: Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time

  Canadian ophthalmologists says increased screen time in children is leading to more eye strain and nearsightedness.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2021
• Optometrists are concerned over children’s extended screentime during pandemic

  Many children have had to learn from home which has led to unprecedented levels of screen time and experts are concerned it's having a detrimental effect on their eyes.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2021
• Canadian astronaut Zooms into Saskatchewan classrooms

  Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen visited some Saskatchewan students with a couple of virtual presentations that included some Q&A.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2021
• Why are my eyes so red and itchy? Signs you should see a doctor

  These symptoms are common, but sometimes, they can indicate a more serious problem.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 1, 2020
• Reality check: Does the blue light in your phone actually hurt your eyes?

  Your smartphone, tablet, computer and the sun are all sources of blue light that you likely encounter every day.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 22, 2019
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• LED street lights can damage eyes and cause sleep problems, health officials warn

  Public Health England recently warned that the lights can damage retinas and lead to problems falling asleep.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2018
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• Saskatoon man has new outlook after high risk eye surgery

  A Saskatoon man is seeing with new clarity after undergoing high risk surgery in Ontario for a severe cataract and glaucoma in his right eye.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2016