Ophthalmology
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Eye exams should be part of back-to-school routine, specialists say'When you increase the screen time, myopia becomes an issue, which is shortsightedness.'HealthSep 22, 2021
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Why face masks can cause dry eyes and what you can do to prevent itThe term mask-associated dry eye (MADE) was first described by an ophthalmologist in June.CommentaryAug 23, 2020
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Lions for Sight campaign surpasses fundraising goal for new cataract surgery equipment for Peterborough hospitalTwenty-six Lions Clubs in the region helped fundraise for new state-of-the-art cataract surgical equipment.HealthJun 14, 2018
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Solar Eclipse 2017: How you can enjoy the event safelyAdvice on how to stay safe while watching the solar eclipse Monday August 21.CanadaAug 15, 2017
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High-tech simulator gives future eye surgeons in Calgary ‘real life’ trainingA new virtual reality device, one of three of its kind in Canada, has allowed Calgary ophthalmology residents to practice procedures such as cataract, intraocular and retinal surgeries before performing them on patients.CanadaApr 12, 2016
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N.B. man set to make ‘remarkable’ gift to Dal labThe Retina and Optic Nerve Research Laboratory is a specialized lab where scientists research the eye and vision. It started 15 years ago and projects range from examining eye function during disease to research on how the retina communicates with the brain.HealthJun 3, 2015
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How a smartphone may revolutionize eye careAn app developed by British ophthalmologists may soon change the lives of people living with poor vision but without access to a care in remote communities.HealthMay 31, 2015
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Battling blindness in developing countries with a smartphone appAn app conceived in the United Kingdom could be life-changing for millions of people living with undiagnosed eye conditions in rural areas of developing countries.HealthFeb 14, 2014
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