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Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration

Vision loss comparison between normal, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Early warning signs of macular degeneration include blurry or hazy central vision, straight lines appearing wavy or bent, difficulty reading despite adequate lighting, trouble recognizing faces from a distance, and dark or empty spots in your central vision.  These subtle changes often develop gradually, making them easy to miss until they significantly affect daily activities […]

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Can Dry Eyes Cause Light Sensitivity?

Woman wearing her sunglasses inside while working due to light sensitivity from dry eye syndrome.

If you find yourself wincing at bright sunlight or the glare from your computer screen, you know how disruptive light sensitivity can be. However, this discomfort could be connected to the health of your tear film. When your eyes aren’t properly lubricated, it can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms known as dry eye. […]

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Can Myopia Improve with Age?

Young girl with long brown hair rubbing her eye showing signs of eye strain or vision discomfort in light blue shirt.

If you’ve worn glasses or contacts for years to see distant objects clearly, but feel like things are starting to change, it’s natural to wonder if your nearsightedness might get better as you age. Many people with myopia notice changes in their vision over time and hope their distance vision will improve naturally. Myopia typically […]

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Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary?

Illustration of the eye showing the macula with comparisons of normal, dry, and wet macular degeneration.

You might think about the traits you inherit from your family, like your eye colour or the shape of your smile. It’s also natural to wonder if health conditions are passed down through generations. The team at Upper Richmond Optometry can help you explore your family’s health history, which is an important piece of the […]

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We welcome Dr. Stephanie McLellan to Upper Richmond Optometry!

Dr. McLellan was born and raised in London, Ontario. She spent three years living and training at Canada’s National Ballet School where she realized her true passion was in the sciences and healthcare field. She completed an Honours Specialization in Biology with a Minor in Dance at The University of Western Ontario. During her undergraduate degree she […]

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Scleral and Hybrid lenses available for Keratoconus

If you have an eye condition such as keratoconus and have been told you couldn’t wear soft contacts, there may be some other options now available to you. Scleral and hybrid lenses are designed to treat a variety of eye conditions, many of which do not respond to other forms of treatment. Upper Richmond Optometry is specialized […]

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Candorvision Dry Eye Products – Now available at Upper Richmond Optometry

We now carry CandorVision products for your dry eye needs. CandorVision specializes in HYLO™ eye drops for Canadians. HYLO™ eye drops provide long lasting dry eye relief and are preservative-free! Talk to your optometrist at your next visit if you suffer from dry eye symptoms. […]

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