January is usually the month where people resolve to get back on track with their health goals after the holiday season. Many new year resolutions aim at focusing on areas where people feel that they need improvement. But maintaining the areas where there are no signs of problems should not go overlooked. The eyes can easily fall victim to this type of thinking. People often wonder, “do I really need an eye exam if I have good vision?” Well, we’re here to tell you, “yes, you do!” Read our blog article this week to learn why you should have an eye exam, even if you have no vision problems.
If you were to look out your window at the moment, you would probably think that it looked more like early October outside, instead of the end of November. Admittedly, the weather over the past week has been so beautiful! Just the perfect temperature to decorate the house with holiday lights! Living in Calgary, most of us are all too familiar with the Chinooks that caused this recent temperature change. And unfortunately as a result, many of us are also all too familiar with the headaches that accompany these Chinooks. Over the past week, I have had many friends and family members suffer from headaches which involve disturbances in their vision. These headaches are fairly common and are known as ocular migraines. But what is an ocular migraine? Read our blog post this week to find out!