Author Archives: eyeclecticboss

As a follow up to yesterday’s post, it turns out that undilated Optomap wide field retinal imaging is just as effective in diagnosing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy as dilating the pupils and using conventional imaging – according to a new … Continue reading →

A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Optometry (See Guidelines for Managing Diabetes) indicated that Diabetic Retinopathy (see graphic) is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness in people of working age.  Diabetes is affecting our collective … Continue reading →

Let’s start with the “friend” argument.  Freedom from glasses has never been more within reach – and with daily lenses becoming more available for most prescription types, the discomfort problems we so often hear about are diminishing.  Don’t take my … Continue reading →

I know women who regularly spend more than $250 on their hair.  If eye exams were as high a priority to regular Canadians, particularly Canadian moms, as maintaining hair highlights, or keeping eyelash extensions fresh, our collective vision would fare … Continue reading →