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WHAT IS VITREOUS DETACHMENT? The vitreous is a semi-solid to liquid material that occupies up to 75 per cent of
Continue ReadingWHAT IS ANTERIOR UVEITIS? Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the iris (the coloured part of the front of the
Continue ReadingEye cosmetics must meet safety requirements regulated by Health Canada, but part of the responsibility of ensuring eye safety rests
Continue ReadingWHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain cells, which affects an individual’s memory, behaviour, physical abilities and thinking skills.
Continue ReadingWHAT CAUSES SEASONAL ALLERGIES? Seasonal allergies are caused by specific allergens such as ragweed, grass or tree pollen. When these
Continue ReadingWHAT IS BELL’S PALSY? Bell’s palsy results from the paralysis of the facial nerve. It usually only affects one side
Continue ReadingWHAT IS COLOUR DEFICIENCY? Colour deficiency occurs when your ability to distinguish colours and shades is different than normal. The
Continue ReadingULTRAVIOLET RADIATION (UV) Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is an invisible component of sunlight, most commonly known to cause sunburns and skin
Continue ReadingWhen seniors lose their ability to see – either suddenly or over time – it deeply alters their ability to
Continue ReadingWhen a child falls or hurts themselves on the playground, we tend to point the finger at clumsiness or a
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret smoking can cause serious damage to various organs in your body, but did you know that smoking
Continue ReadingWHAT ARE FLOATERS & SPOTS? Floaters (often called floating spots) are small, semi-transparent cobwebs, specks or squiggles that appear in
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