Optometry

• 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."

  Consumer

  Sep 14, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• Ontario in standoff with optometrists over exam fees

  Optometrists 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.

  Health

  Nov 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.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2021
• 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.'

  Health

  Sep 22, 2021
• Optometrists to withdraw OHIP-covered services after breakdown in government talks

  Ontario optometrists are set to withdraw provincially insured eye services starting today after a breakdown in talks with the provincial government over reimbursement of costs.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2021
• New athletic training sets sight on edging out opponents

  A Calgary-based optometrist is helping athletes with unconventional training to improve eyesight.

  Sports

  Sep 18, 2020
• Why face masks can cause dry eyes and what you can do to prevent it

  The term mask-associated dry eye (MADE) was first described by an ophthalmologist in June.

  Commentary

  Aug 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.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 22, 2019
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• The real reason your kids need sunglasses

  You book your kids for doctor's checkups, dentist appointments, and immunizations yet a lot of parents neglect to protect their kids' eyes.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2017