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Read the links for tips on maintaining healthy vision. Contact FYidoctors, optometrists in Canada, for more information.
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Are you at risk for developing cataracts? Learn more about the causes and symptoms of cataracts from the links below. Contact FYidoctors for more information on our eye care services.
- Check out this guide from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society to learn more about the causes and treatment options for cataracts.
- How many Canadians suffer from cataracts? Find out with this link from the National Coalition for Vision.
- Visit this link from BodyAndHealth.Canada.com for more information on the symptoms of cataracts.
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Studies by the National Coalition for Vision Health estimate that more than 2.5 million Canadians suffer from cataracts—increasing the need for routine eye care examinations with a qualified optometrist. Boost your knowledge with these answers to your common cataract questions.
1. What Are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens within your eye that affects the way light focuses on the retina. While cataracts cannot spread from one eye to another they may affect one or both eyes.
2. What are the Causes and Risk Factors for Developing Cataracts?
Cataracts form over a number of years and are often the result of the natural aging process. Some other causes of cataracts include genetic predisposition and injury or trauma to the eye. Individuals who are taking medications such as steroid or have diabetes may be at higher risk for developing cataracts.
3. What are the Symptoms of Cataracts?
Cataracts that only affect a small portion of the lens may not exhibit symptoms, while more severe clouding may lead to blurred vision. Additional symptoms of cataracts include:
- Dull or faded colours.
- Poor night vision.
- Glare or halos around lights.
- Frequent changes in eye prescription.
4. How Can Cataracts be Treated?
Cataracts can be treated using an intraocular lens implant designed to replace the natural lens within the eye. It is important to undergo an examination with your optometrist or optometry clinic to determine if cataract surgery using an intraocular lens is right for you.
Find out if you’re suffering from cataracts by setting up an eye exam with our optometrists at FYidoctors. Our optometry clinics offer a number of eye wear options including prescription glasses and contact lenses.
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Refractive error is a condition characterized by blurred vision due to the inability of light rays to focus directly on the retina. The main types of refractive error include myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Myopia or nearsightedness occurs when light rays focus in front of the retina whereas hyperopia or farsightedness occurs when light focuses behind the retina. Astigmatism occurs as the result of an irregularly shaped corneal lens that forces light to focus in several different areas. Fortunately, individuals with refractive errors can benefit from wearing contacts or prescription glasses. Read on for tips on determining which vision correction option is right for you.
Certain factors may interfere with your ability to wear contact lenses. Individuals who suffer from eye allergies or work in environments with dust or chemicals may experience eye irritation while wearing contacts. Contact lenses are also not ideal for individuals with overactive thyroids, uncontrolled diabetes, or severe hand arthritis. Glasses are a great alternative and come in a wide variety of colors, styles, and materials to suit your specific needs and aesthetic preferences.
It is important to take your lifestyle factors into consideration when choosing between contact lenses and glasses. Individuals who lead active lifestyles and participate in sports may prefer contact lenses, as they provide good peripheral vision and reduce the risk of broken frames.
Wearing contacts will require a higher level of devotion to hygiene, as they will need to be cleaned before and after each use. However, many contact lens solutions now sterilize your lenses without the need to rub or massage the lenses themselves.
The best way to determine which option is right for you is to consult with your Canada optometrist. For more information on your eye wear options or to set up an eye care examination, contact FYidoctors.
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Your vision may be impacted by a number of causes, including refractive error, certain eye diseases, and floaters—or dark, shadowy objects that move across your field of vision.
Floaters may be the result of the natural aging process or due to the collection of tiny bits of tissue within the vitreous gel in the center of the eye. However, sudden development of floaters or dots may be the sign of an underlying condition, such as a broken blood vessel that bleeds out into the idle of the eye or a retinal tear.
Learn why you may be suffering from spots or floaters by discussing your symptoms with a qualified Canada optometrist. For more information contact FYidoctors.
