Discover why a diabetic eye exam is essential for protecting your vision. Learn how diabetes affects your eyes and why early detection through regular monitoring is crucial.
What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?
Is It Normal for Contact Lenses to Move Around in Your Eye?
You put in your contact lenses and feel that familiar, yet unsettling, little slip. Your vision blurs for a moment before you blink it back into focus. It makes you wonder if your contacts are supposed to move around or if something is wrong with their fit. Our team at Brighton Eyecare can help you…
What Is an Amsler Grid and How Do You Use It at Home?
People with dry AMD may notice subtle changes in vision from day to day. One day, a straight line might seem a little off, or you might find it harder to focus on small details. While it can be subtle, there is a simple way to monitor your eyesight between appointments. An Amsler grid is…
Does UV Protection on Sunglasses Wear Off Over Time?
Discover how long UV protection lasts on sunglasses, the factors that cause lens degradation, and the key signs it is time to visit Brighton Eyecare in Saskatoon for a new pair.
What Is a Sight Test?
A sight test primarily checks how well you see to determine a prescription, while a comprehensive eye exam is a thorough evaluation of both your vision and your overall eye health.
What Are the Stages of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can steal your vision gradually without you noticing. This eye condition affects millions of people worldwide and progresses through distinct stages that can span years or even decades. At Brighton Eyecare, we see how early detection through comprehensive eye exams makes all the difference…
Can Keratoconus Be Cured?
Have you noticed your vision feels blurry or distorted, even with new glasses? You might see halos around lights at night or find that straight lines look wavy. These changes can be frustrating and often lead people to book an eye exam. Blurry or distorted vision can have several causes, but one possible reason is…
What Are Progressive Lenses?
As we get older, seeing well at all distances can become challenging. That’s because presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness, is a natural part of aging. Many adults choose reading glasses, but bifocals, trifocals, and progressive lenses are alternative options for better sight. Unlike bifocals and trifocals, progressive lenses offer a seamless transition between the…
How Fast Does Macular Degeneration Progress?
If you or someone you love is diagnosed with a medical issue, one of your first questions is probably going to be how quickly the condition progresses. It’s natural to want answers about what lies ahead, but things aren’t always as cut and dry as we’d like them to be. Take age-related macular degeneration (AMD),…
Do Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?
The world of healthcare is full of misconceptions, and vision care is no exception. You might be familiar with a few of these myths, like the claim that eating carrots can improve your eyesight (false), or that wearing glasses worsens your vision (also false). We’re here to set the record straight. Glasses do not make…
