Ask About Your Eyes

A: This is common in dry eye disease! When the eyes are dry, they are irritated and when the eyes are irritated, they may produce what are called reflex tears. However, these tears are watery and weak and do not properly lubricate the eye like it wants and needs. Treating the underlying dryness often reduces excessive watering.

— Lesley & Niall, Optometrists at EyeCare360

A: Vision training (also called vision therapy) is a structured program of eye and brain exercises designed to improve how the eyes work together and how visual information is processed. It is commonly used to help with issues such as poor eye coordination, focusing difficulties, eye strain, and visual problems that affect reading, learning, sports performance, or recovery after concussion. The training is guided by an optometrist and tailored to the individual’s specific visual needs.

— Lesley & Niall, Optometrists at EyeCare360

A: Yes certainly! Many eye conditions do not cause early symptoms. Regular eye exams check not only vision but also eye health, allowing issues to be detected before they affect sight. Did you know 8 out of 10 cases of vision loss could have been prevented! Get your eyes checked today!

— Lesley & Niall, Optometrists at EyeCare360

A: For most adults, an eye exam every one to two years is appropriate. More frequent visits may be needed if you have certain eye conditions, for example, Glaucoma, Keratoconus. If you have general health issues like diabetes, it is important to get your eyes checked every year! Or if you have visual issues like bluriness, itchy eyes, pain, flashing of light or dots before your eyes, then get them checked even sooner!!!

— Lesley & Niall, Optometrists at EyeCare360

A: Myopia (nearsightedness) means you see things clearly up close, but objects far away—like road signs or a TV—look blurry. It happens when your eye is slightly too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

— Lesley & Niall, Optometrists at EyeCare360