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FYidoctors joins together more than 200 of Canada’s Optometrists in order to provide a different kind of eye care experience. We work together to try and offer the highest possible standards in vision correction, eye exams, and eyewear. To learn more about FYidoctors, visit our website.

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How Do Glasses and Contacts Correct Your Vision?

You probably know dozens of people who wear corrective lenses—you may even wear them yourself. It’s estimated that only four in every ten people have perfect vision, which leaves 60% of Canada using eye wear or in need of vision correction. But most people put on glasses or contacts everyday without really understanding how they work.

What Makes Vision Blurry?

When light enters into the eye, the cornea and lens work together to focus the image onto the retina. The retina then sends the image to the brain, which is how we see. When you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, it means something is wrong with either the lens or cornea. When you see an optometrist , they will determine your prescription based on how much more light needs to be bent to give your brain a focused image.

How Do Corrective Lenses Work?

Corrective lenses are designed to help the lens and cornea create a clear image for the retina to send to the brain. They adjust how the light hits the eye so that, in combination with the lens and cornea, your vision is clear. Lenses bend the light more or less, depending on the strength of your prescription.

How Do Internal Freeform Lenses Make a Difference?

Advanced technology allows for the visual needs to be placed on the back of the lens using three-dimensional digital fusing. When this information is closer to the eye, it offers a wider field of view and much less distortion. This technology also takes into account the individual movements of your eyes, how far your lenses sit from your eyes, and the natural curvature of your face.

If you wear corrective lenses, visit FYidoctors to see how internal freeform lenses can make an improved difference in your vision. FYidoctors combines the knowledge, expertise, and innovation of some of Canada’s reputable and respected Optometrists. Learn more by visiting our website.

Eye Care: Dilation

If you’ve visited an optometrist lately, having your eyes dilated was probably your least favorite part of the appointment. Dilation requires patients to wear protective eyewear for a few hours after an optometry appointment, which can be inconvenient. But the benefits of dilation far outweigh the nuisance you experience for only a short time after.

Dilation allows Optometrists to see a few major conditions that cannot be seen without dilating the eyes. Cataracts, posterior vitreous detachment, and peripheral retinal diseases, for example, will likely be missed without dilating the eyes.

At FYidoctors, our goal is to make every eye care exam as thorough, helpful, and informative possible. We understand dilation may cause a slight inconvenience for a short period, but we want to provide you with the highest standards in eye care we know to be possible and prevent any problems from developing with your eyesight. Learn more about FYidoctors by visiting our website today.

What to Expect From Your Optomap Retinal Exam

Optometry is constantly improving as medical knowledge and technology advance. The Optomap retinal exam is a new way to see into patient’s eyes that allows for better diagnosis and eye care.

Watch this video to see an optometrist use the Optomap Retinal Scanner on a patient. Learn what to expect during your Optomap Retinal Exam, and how your doctor may describe when reviewing your Optomap image. He explains why this technology is so advanced and how it can be used to improve eye care in Canada and throughout the world.

At FYidoctors in Canada, we take pride in staying at the forefront of new medical knowledge, practice, and technology. The Optomap Retinal Scanner is just one of the many exciting new technologically advanced methods we use to promote better eye care in Canada. Set up your Optomap retinal exam today by visiting FYidoctors’ website.

Diabetes and Your Vision: What You Need to Know

Did you know that diabetes can severely affect your eyesight? Blood sugar levels have both temporary and permanent effects on vision. Luckily, maintaining good control over your blood sugar help to reduce these effects and helps to lower your risk of permanent vision damage. If you’re diabetic, make sure to see your optometrist regularly for eye health check-ups and vision correction needs.