Category Archives: News

Crisis in Eye Health Care

After Wold War II, Canadian families had lots and lots of babies.  Today, those babies are becoming senior citizens.  We call them baby-boomers, and they are wonderful!  Only problem is – as baby-boomers age, there are so many of them … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Choosing the right frame for your face

Selecting the proper frame for your face can seem like such a daunting task. With so many varying shapes, sizes and colours it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are some general rules and tips that can … Continue reading

Posted in News | 2 Comments

Optomap vs Dilation for Diabetes

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

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Diabetes and Your Eyes

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

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Contacts – Friend or Foe?

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

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Eye Exams – How Often?

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

Posted in News | Leave a comment

European Frames from Paris!

Welcome to Eyeclectic’s blog!  Our team of happy optical junkies have just arrived back from SILMO, an international optical trade show held each September in Paris with some great offerings, including a wonderful British line, Tom Davies, which can be … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment