Inner City Children’s Vision Is Being Left Behind

 Why Ontario needs a universal vision screening program for preschool children By Anand Bery and Wynn Peterson We can remember many of them, leaning forward, almost off their tiny kindergarten-sized chairs, squinting with one eye to try and make out a rather large 'H’ or ‘O’ on a chart across

Should Eye Exams be Mandatory for School-Age Kids?

 Most Canadian children never have their eyes examined, yet one in six may have a vision problem. Currently only 14 per cent of Canadian children under the age of six receive professional eye care. Since the measles outbreak in North America a few months ago, more school districts and provinces

Fact or Fiction: Common Eye Myths Debunked

 Does eating carrots really improve vision? Can excessive computer use cause permanent damage to your vision? Here are a few truths and myths commonly encountered by eye care professionals. Eating carrots can improve visual functioning: FICTION (mostly)  The Allied fighter pilots in WWII believed carrots improved night vision, making it