Eye Care Blog | Mississauga

April is Women’s Eye Health Month, and while anyone can be affected by eye problems, women are unfortunately more likely to suffer from eye problems than men. One straightforward reason that women have more eye problems than men is that women have longer lifespans...

The food that we consume has an extensive effect on our health, for better or worse. A poor diet can affect weight, heart health, and cause conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, among others.  A healthy, well-balanced diet full of minerals and...

The evolution of corrective lenses has come a long way since they were first invented many years ago! Not only has the technology changed to help with different vision problems, the way the lenses are made has also changed. Let’s quickly go over the history of...

Since May is Healthy Vision Month, now is a good time to discuss and learn more about vision problems and what can be done to correct them. Throughout the various stages of our lives, we can be prone to different vision problems and eye diseases.  From infancy to...

Keratoconus is an eye condition affecting about 1 in every 2000 people. This eye disorder results in the progressive thinning of the cornea, which leads to a cone shape of the eye. It is commonly referred to as causing irregular astigmatism. The cone-shaped cornea...

If you haven’t visited an optometrist for a while, or if it’s your first eye exam, you likely have a lot of questions regarding what to expect during the exam itself. At Dr. Sciberras’ clinic, your eyes and vision are our top priority. There are a variety of things...

Snow blindness, also known as photokeratitis, is an anterior segment eye condition resulting in the temporary loss of vision from intense exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.  It usually occurs when UV light reflects off snow covered surfaces when proper eye...

Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye conditions that commonly affect people with diabetes. They can cause sudden or gradual blurry vision that can lead to permanent vision loss. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of preventable vision loss among adults....

A few decades ago, it was rare to see any eye protection or eyewear when watching professional sports. Today, we know that specialized lenses, goggles, and glasses are required when playing sports to protect the eye and avoid injury. This protection is especially...

It’s that time of year again that so many parents look forward to - back to school!  While your to-do list for the season is already miles long, it’s important to remember to include your child’s annual eye exam as well. An eye exam is critical for ensuring your...

What’s a better choice, eyeglasses or contact lenses? This is a question I am frequently asked by my patients. The answer to that question is not black and white. Considerations such as wearing time, comfort, lifestyle, current eye health status, and aesthetics all...

A Primer on UV Light The sun can have serious consequences for your eye health. Approximately 10% of sunlight consists of ultraviolet light (UV), an invisible type of radiation. Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation, as are radio waves, infrared...

  Eye Floaters are a frequent reason for urgent eye appointments at my Mississauga Eye Care clinic, so I thought it would be a good idea to shed some light on the subject.  Floaters can be of differing sizes and shapes.  They are visual disturbances that are usually...

Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve.  The end result is a loss of peripheral vision, which can lead to tunnel vision, sometimes central vision loss and ultimately blindness.  One definition of blindness is a loss of peripheral vision where less...

The new Dailies Total 1 offers the world's first water-gradient lens to provide maximum comfort and extremely high oxygen transfer to the eye for white, healthy eyes.  Its surface approaches almost 100% water-content giving it an astounding end of day comfort rating...