Optometry
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Traveling vision clinic bringing sight to rural Manitoba"This service is so needed," said Andrews. "They put them on, and they're like, 'Wow!' because this is a whole new world."ConsumerSep 14, 2023
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Technology helps Kingston, Ont. university student see brighter futureA 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.CanadaJul 16, 2023
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Ontario in standoff with optometrists over exam feesOptometrists began withholding services covered by the province's health plan on Sept. 1, after warning they would no longer offer them at a financial loss.HealthNov 19, 2021
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Ontario minister willing to discuss optometrist costs, but won’t write ‘blank cheque’Optometrists across Ontario withdrew provincially insured eye services including eye exams for children and seniors more than a month ago in a funding dispute with the government.HealthOct 6, 2021
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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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Optometrists to withdraw OHIP-covered services after breakdown in government talksOntario optometrists are set to withdraw provincially insured eye services starting today after a breakdown in talks with the provincial government over reimbursement of costs.HealthSep 1, 2021
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New athletic training sets sight on edging out opponentsA Calgary-based optometrist is helping athletes with unconventional training to improve eyesight.SportsSep 18, 2020
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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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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.LifestyleDec 22, 2019
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The real reason your kids need sunglassesYou book your kids for doctor's checkups, dentist appointments, and immunizations yet a lot of parents neglect to protect their kids' eyes.CanadaFeb 23, 2017
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