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Can a Concussion Cause Eye Floaters?

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Head injuries can be scary, especially traumatic brain injuries, also known as concussions. Your eyes and vision can also be affected. Your optometrist is in your corner through comprehensive eye exams to help keep your eyes and vision healthy.  But can concussions cause eye floaters? It’s certainly possible but not necessarily guaranteed. Let’s explore what […]

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Do Contact Lenses Get Thicker with Prescription?

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How Lens Thickness Affects Your View Many patients prefer contact lenses over eyeglasses because of the way they look. Contact lenses can provide an unobstructed view and allow everyone else a clear view of your face.  Some patients consider thick eyeglasses a nuisance, but what about thick contact lenses? When an optometrist prescribes contact lenses […]

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What Is Vision Therapy for Concussion?

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Restoring Healthy Vision Diagnosing vision problems after trauma is more than testing 20/20 vision. How clear your vision is may not reflect how well your visual system functions. Post-concussion vision therapy can help patients improve their visual skills. Improving how the brain manages visual skills is essential for achieving comfortable vision. So how does a […]

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Is My Glasses Prescription Too Strong?

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Can My Glasses Prescription Be Too Strong? New glasses, outdated prescriptions, and vision changes can all contribute to feeling like your prescription is wrong.  When your prescription feels too strong, you might experience headaches, nausea, and eye strain, among other things. It might not be clear why your prescription feels wrong, but it doesn’t take […]

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Is Vision Therapy Covered by OHIP?

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Vision therapy is one type of occupational therapy that help improve visual skills. Vision therapy retrains your brain to process visual information from the environment and your eyes to work together more efficiently to see clearly. Based on your diagnosis, your optometrist can tailor a fully personalized treatment program using different techniques to improve your […]

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Can Ontario Optometrists Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions?

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Are Ontario Optometrists Able to Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions? Contact lenses offer a different look and, with the advancements in contact lens technology, are a more viable alternative to glasses than ever. Your contact lens journey begins with a comprehensive exam with your optometrist to determine your prescription.  But can your Ontario optometrist determine your […]

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