Best Practices for Reducing Eye Strain While Looking at Your Phone and Screens
Make phone and computer use more comfortable with screen breaks, better lighting, regular blinking and lens options suited to your daily visual needs.
Night Driving: What Is Happening to Your Eyes and What Can You Do About It?
Headlight glare and low contrast can make night driving difficult. Learn how dry eyes, astigmatism, your prescription and lens coatings may affect your view.
Can Poor Vision Affect a Childās Performance at School?
Vision problems can sometimes make learning more difficult for children. Learn what parents should watch for as students return to school and how OptoDoc can help families in Fort McMurray.
Why Does Driving at Night Get Harder as We Get Older?
Headlights seem brighter and roads harder to see at night? Learn why nighttime driving can become more challenging with age and how OptoDoc can help.
Why Are Some Eyeglass Lenses So Much Thinner Than Others?
Ever wonder why some eyeglass lenses are much thicker than others? Learn how prescription strength, lens materials and frame choice affect your glassesāand how OptoDoc can help.
Why Do Your Eyes Need Time to Adjust to the Dark?
Ever wonder why you can barely see when you first enter a dark room? Learn how your eyes adapt to changing light and when difficulty seeing in low light may be worth discussing with your optometrist.
Your Eyes Notice Fall Too: How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Vision and Eye Comfort
Shorter days, colder air and changing conditions can make fall feel different for your eyes. Learn how to keep your vision comfortable as Fort McMurray transitions toward winter.
Smoke in the Air, Irritation in Your Eyes: A Fort McMurray Eye Care Guide
Wildfire smoke can leave your eyes irritated, watery and uncomfortable. Learn how Fort McMurray residents can protect their eyes during smoky conditions and when to visit OptoDoc.
Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned? Understanding UV Eye Damage
Can your eyes actually get sunburned? Learn how UV exposure affects your eyes, why sunglasses matter, and how OptoDoc can help protect your vision in Fort McMurray.
Why Does One Eye Sometimes See Better Than the Other?
Have you noticed that one eye seems sharper than the other? Learn why it happens and when you should have your eyes checked.
