When shopping for glasses, it’s easy to focus on the frames—but the lenses are where your vision truly lives. Many patients ask why some lenses cost more than others and whether inexpensive lenses work just as well. While all prescription lenses are designed to correct vision, there are important differences between high-quality lenses and lower-cost […]
Travel & Beach Vacations: A Survival Guide for Glasses and Contact Lens Wearers
Vacation mode: ON. Sunglasses ready. Swimsuit packed. Flights booked!If you wear glasses or contact lenses, beach travel requires a little extra planning to keep your eyes comfortable, healthy, and protected. Before You Leave: Eye Travel Prep Checklist We carry all of your contact lens accessories in-office, including solutions, cases, and travel-size supplies—making it easy to […]
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Protect Your Vision
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition—and one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50. While it can sound intimidating, understanding macular degeneration and catching it early can make a big difference in protecting your eyesight. At Byron Optometry, we believe eye care starts with education. Below, we break down macular […]
Dry Eye Disease: Why Your Glasses Might Not Be the Problem
Do your glasses feel like they’re not helping as much as they used to? Maybe your eyes are tired, watery, or blurry—especially after long days on screens. The problem might not be your glasses at all. You could be dealing with dry eye disease, a common condition that affects how your eyes stay lubricated and […]
Genetics and Eye Health: What You Need to Know
Genetics play an important role in the way our eyes develop and function. Just as you may inherit your hair colour or height from your parents, you can also inherit traits that influence your eye health. Some genetic factors affect simple things like eye colour, while others can increase the likelihood of developing conditions such […]
What to Expect at a Contact Lens Fitting
Contact lenses can allow you to go glasses-free for sports, fashion, or simply because you want to. If you’ve ever wondered about contact lenses or what a contact lens fitting is like, then let’s dive in! A contact lens prescription is different from a glasses prescription because the contact lens is worn directly on the […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
Before scheduling an eye exam, you may be curious about how long the process takes. After all, you have a busy life and want to make sure that you can fit a comprehensive eye exam into your schedule. While the duration of an eye exam can vary depending on your specific vision and eye care […]
Ortho-K Lenses: How Do They Work?
Ortho-k lenses are a type of specialty contact lens available from your eye doctor. Dry eyes due to contact lens wear or myopia in children are 2 situations where ortho-k lenses may be a great treatment option. Because of their unique design and how they gently reshape the cornea with overnight wear, ortho-k lenses are […]
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
If your eyes hurt after a long day on the computer, you may wonder how long this irritation lasts. Is the rest of your day ruined, or can you relieve this discomfort? Thankfully, eye strain doesn’t normally mean you need to visit your eye doctor. Eye strain can last around an hour or more based […]
Hyperopia vs. Myopia: What’s the Difference?
Proper vision is essential for many things. It allows us to learn, perform everyday tasks, and participate in sports and leisure activities. Squinting and difficulty seeing can make the above more challenging. These symptoms may indicate common vision problems called refractive errors, including hyperopia and myopia. So, how do you tell the difference? Hyperopia or […]
