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4 Online Retailers Selling Affordable, Durable Eyewear for Active Lifestyles

  • 2026-05-04
Discover the best affordable, durable eyewear for active lifestyles. Compare scratch-resistant and stylish options from Clearly, Zenni, and more.
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Colour Blind
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  • 5 minute read

Beyond Red & Green: New Tech for Colour Blindness

  • 2026-03-05
Over 1.5 million Canadians live with colour blindness. Discover the science, daily challenges, and the high-tech tools changing how they see.
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  • 7 minute read

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: Who to See, When and What Your Province Actually Covers

  • 2025-12-05
Stop guessing! This essential guide clarifies the roles of optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, details provincial coverage for you, and sets your eye exam schedule.
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Diabetes and Vision: Why Early and Regular Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight

  • 2025-11-13
A new survey finds most Canadians unaware that diabetes can damage vision. Early diagnosis could prevent up to 90% of sight loss.
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  • 6 minute read

Smart Contacts and Ortho-K: Innovative Contact Lenses for Ease 

  • 2024-06-27
Contacts are getting smarter. With the goal of making life easier, researchers are creating and testing contact lenses with all sorts of crazy abilities.
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Six Things You Can Do to Help Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

  • 2024-02-07
Age is the biggest and unalterable risk factor for AMD, but there are many lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk.
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Regular Eye Exams Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss

  • 2023-11-16
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that can lead to vision loss however it's hard to detect until it's too late. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Person having an eye exam
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75% of Vision Loss is Preventable and Treatable

  • 2023-10-16
Many adult Canadians do not get regular eye exams because of the out-of-pocket cost, but did you know that this may raise your risk of serious eye disease as you age?
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Dry Eye: Insights and Solutions for Canadians

  • 2023-09-19
While not usually serious, dry eye can profoundly impact a person’s life. Let’s examine what causes dry eye, its symptoms, and treatments available here in Canada.
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Ontarians to See Reduction in OHIP Coverage for Eye Exams

  • 2023-03-28
Coverage will change for seniors and for certain eye conditions suffered by adults. Read on to learn more.
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71% of Canadians Expect an Early Warning Symptom From Glaucoma, Putting Eye Health at Serious Risk

  • 2023-03-15
Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight. Protect yourself with regular eye exams and 3D scans. Discover how to prevent vision loss during World Glaucoma Week 2023.
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