With winter approaching, we understand that many of you may be concerned about the impact of the cold, dry air on your eye health. That's why we're here to provide you with valuable insights and expert advice on how to combat dry eye this winter.
Dry eye is a common and often underestimated issue that affects people of all ages. It can cause discomfort and irritation and even affect your vision. In this blog, the experts at Chan Optometry will explore the causes and symptoms of dry eye, and most importantly, we'll provide you with practical strategies to manage and prevent it during the winter season. Whether you're a long-time sufferer or new to this concern, our information is tailored to help you.
At Chan Optometry, we understand that your first eye exam can be quite a challenge. Going into your first eye exam without any prior knowledge can be considered stressful or laborious. Still, with a little preparation, you can handle your eye exam quickly and easily.
As professional optometrists, it’s essential for us to keep updated on the latest optometric trends and find fresh sources of creative inspiration while staying connected to other professionals.
Though we rely on our eyes for so much in our lives, the importance of eye care is often underrated. We fail to recognize the early symptoms of eye problems which result in getting our eyes checked only after their conditions worsen.
As a professional eye doctor and optometrist in Markham, Richmond Hill, ON, I want to help protect and preserve your eyesight so that you can enjoy a healthy vision for a long as possible. To ensure this happens, I have put together a list of five tips to help you maintain eye health.
As winter hits, we are reminded of the joy that family, friends, and festivities bring. This winter, Chan Optometry wishes you health, joy, and cheer this holiday! May you all stay warm and bask in your friends’ and family’s presence!
Eye problems are becoming more rampant in society and are leading to severe illnesses such as glaucoma, retinal disease, and even blindness. Thankfully over the past few years, an increased focus on research within the eye care industry has led to breakthroughs.
Many of us take the gift of sight for granted and ask - “Why test my eyes when I can see clearly?” If you are one of the many who ask a similar question, the chances are that you may contract one of the many sight-threatening eye diseases, but fail to get it treated in time.
At Chan Optometry, we prioritize customer service and satisfaction. To let you know just how committed we’re to your happiness, here’s what a few delighted customers had to say about us..
The back-to-school season is upon us! Sometimes it can get quite hectic preparing for the new school year. As a parent, we may juggle so many things; from getting supplies and packing lunches to arranging schedules for pick-up and drop-off.
Corrective laser eye surgery is becoming a highly popular procedure for lasting distance vision correction. Patients with certain health concerns may be ineligible for LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomilieusis ) which is the most well-known option. Such individuals may frown, but with new advancements they can SMILE instead.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is no longer as simple as just getting a pair of glasses. What are you doing for you and your family to slow this epidemic?
To learn more about what the World Health Organization (WHO) is describing as an "epidemic", please watch this video below
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this! My name is Dr. Vick Chan, and I'm the proud owner of Chan Optometry. I look forward to sharing my story about how Chan Optometry started.
20/20 is essentially a comparison between you and someone with “normal vision”. The first 20 is you, standing 20 feet away looking at a very small object. That doesn’t change, always stays the same.
