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Pumpkin For Healthy Eyes! – Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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It’s finally fall (aka: pumpkin season)! The amount of mouthwatering pumpkin foods to celebrate, this time of year is endless. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin… pumpkin… pumpkin! Let’s face it, if October had a mascot… It would be some character that resembled a pumpkin! The pumpkin is a very versatile vegetable. It pairs well as an ingredient within both sweet and savoury recipes. But along with the benefit of versitility, it is also a good source of nutrition for eye health! Use this fall vegetable within a desert legend, such as the cheesecake and you have a winning combination! (Amazing pumpkin cheesecake recipe included!)

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When Should A Child Eye Exam Be Done?

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Parents are often not able to detect if their child is having problems seeing and needs eyeglasses. Catching vision problems at an early age is very important. Undiagnosed vision problems can result in learning problems, behavioural problems, and even permanent decreased vision. It is for these reasons that the Alberta Association of Optometrists recommends that a child eye exam be performed on all children between 6 and 9 months of age.

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Why Does an Eyeglass Prescription Expire?

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After having your eyes examined, you may notice that there is an expiry date on your new eyeglass prescription. Often, people will question why this expiry date is there. Especially, if the individual feels that they are in good health and have good vision. Most optometrists will usually mark a prescription date as valid for 1-2 years after a full eye health and vision check. There are many reasons and factors that an optometrist will consider before determining a prescription’s expiry date. Our blog article examines some of the reasons which determine when an eyeglass prescription expires. 

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What Is Astigmatism Correction?

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There are some common terms that you may hear during your visit to your optometrist and one of them may be the word “astigmatism”. This is because an astigmatism is a very common eye condition, which tends to occur in everybody to a certain amount. Most amounts of astigmatism can be corrected by either eyeglasses, contact lenses, and in many cases even eye surgery. But for many people who have an astigmatism, they don’t know what it is, why they have it, or what the options are for astigmatism correction.

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The Back To School Eye Check Up!

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The first day of school can be an exciting time for little ones. There is lots to do prior to the first of school. Getting school supplies, new clothing, runners, and backpacks are some of the regular items that a person might find on their “back to school” to do list. One of the most important items that should also make your list of “to do”s before school starts, is making sure your child has their back to school eye check up! Eyesight is a critical part to any child’s success in school. Getting an eye exam before school starts will get your child started on the right track!

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Tips To Maintain Eye Health & Vision

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When asked “What value your vision is to you”, most people would probably reply that their eyesight is priceless! Our eyes go to work for us from the very moment we wake up and don’t stop until we go to sleep. So much of how we interpret and understand our world is visual… that is why it is very important to keep and maintain our eye health and vision! There are many factors that play into healthy eyes. Some of the factors are out of our control, such as family history. However, there are other extra precautions that a person can take to help maintain their eye health and promote good vision.

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The Three “O”s of Eye Care – Opticians, Optometrists, & Ophthalmologists

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There are three types (focuses) of professionals in the eye care industry. These three professions are sometimes referred to as the three “o”s. They are the ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Sometimes patients have some confusion as to what the differences of these three professions are and what role each profession plays in eye care. I wrote this article to shed some light on these 3 different professions to help clear up some confusion and hopefully answer any questions our patients may have regarding them.

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What Is Pink Eye? And What Is Best For Pink Eye Treatment?

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It is normal for the white part of your eye (the sclera)  to have a number of tiny red blood vessels at, or near the surface.  It must also be remembered that some people’s eyes are simply more red/pink than others, and there is nothing abnormal about this.  However, if your eye is more pink/red than what is normal for you, then you likely have “pink eye”. Many people have heard the term “pink eye”, especially with school age children. But what exactly is “pink eye”? And if I have it, what is best for pink eye treatment?

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An Eye Exam Is More Then Just A Vision Test

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When it comes to your eyes, most people think, “If I see fine, then there are no problems”. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The vision test or “sight test” is only a small part of an eye exam. There is more to an eye exam then just reading the chart. Checking your vision is just one component of a full comprehensive exam. But there are many other tests that are preformed when checking the eyes. Along with having your vision checked, it is really important to routinely check the health of the eyes as well. As good vision has a direct relationship to healthy eyes.

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Understanding Common Terminology Used In Optometry

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Just like any other medical profession, the field of optometry is full of long medical terms. Many words in optometry, have their root in latin and can sometimes be hard to spell and pronounce. There are many people who require vision correction, more mainstream words have been created to be used synonymously with the proper medical names. These words are both easier to remember and pronounce then their medical counterparts. Here are some common optical terms that you may hear during your next visit to the optometrist’s office.

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