Your glasses should sit on your face comfortably, without sliding down your nose or pinching the bridge of your nose. […]
How are Glasses Supposed to Fit?
How to Adjust to Contact Lenses
Nowadays, you can find several options of stylish frames to suit your face and personality. But if you prefer the convenience of contact lenses, there are tons of options available! With a contact lens exam and fitting, your optometrist can help determine the best lens for your lifestyle and vision needs. If you are considering […]
What’s the Difference Between Wet & Dry Macular Degeneration?
At a basic level, the difference between wet and dry macular degeneration is simple: dry macular degeneration is more common, typically with less severe symptoms. And the wet type is less common, but the symptoms usually progress quickly and can cause more damage. However, there is more to it. Even though they are linked to […]
Can High Myopia Be Corrected?
They say the eyes are the window to the soul—but what about the window out? Your vision allows you to interact and enjoy the world in a very unique way. You should be able to see clearly and comfortably all the time, so it’s important to visit your optometrist regularly and pay attention to any […]
What do Polarized Sunglasses do?
Polarized sunglasses can help reduce glare and provide clarity when you’re working outdoors in a high-glare environment. […]
SMOKING AND EYE HEALTH
When you smoke, the smoke itself is highly toxic. It contains heavy metals, formaldehyde, tar and carbon monoxide, and about 4,000 other compounds. It affects many organs, and one of these is your eyes. There are several vision problems that smoking causes. For your eye health, quit smoking as soon as you can and visit […]
MYOPIA CONTROL IN CHILDREN
Another name for myopia is nearsightedness, or the inability to see distant objects clearly. It is a condition that is common in children that can impact learning at school. Most experts agree that early detection is imperative to avoid further complications later in life. Our optometrists at Maple Ridge Eye Care provide quality eye care […]
MANAGING DRY EYE DISEASE
While you may not go blind from dry eye disease, you can be made very uncomfortable. The constant feeling that something is in your eye can be disconcerting. Burning or stinging eyes is no fun, and you need to find a way to make the situation better. Talking to your eye doctor about treatment is […]
BENEFITS OF POLARIZED LENSES
If you enjoy adventure and spending time in the great outdoors in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, polarized lenses from Maple Ridge Eye Care may be an excellent choice for your next pair of sunglasses. Polarized lenses, which are available in prescription and non-prescription options, are made with a laminated filter, specifically designed to block glare-inducing, […]
WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA AND HOW TO TREAT IT
Age can impact your vision in many ways. You can develop problems with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Your eyes may lose their ability to focus on objects close by, which is a condition known as presbyopia. This gradual loss of near vision often occurs around the mid-forties, and it may become worse as the years […]
