A lot has changed in my 37 year career in optometry but the subjective refraction (otherwise known as the dreaded “Which is better 1 or 2?”) remains virtually unchanged. So why, with all of our sophisticated equipment, do we still go through this? We do hear you all groan as we pull over the phoropter […]
What is all that equipment at Pierce Family Vision?
OCT Optical Coherence Tomography is now an indispensable part of our adult eye exams. Using regular light, it allows 3D and cross-sectional detailed images of the macula and optic nerve as well as the cornea and iris. OCT is quick, easy and comfortable to do. As well as assisting diagnosis and management of macular degeneration […]
Are Online Contact Lenses Dangerous?
Contact lens sales and fitting are theoretically regulated in Canada and yet they are now readily available online. So why should you see a licensed optometrist or optician for your contact lenses? Firstly, a full eye exam every year or two is important to make sure that your eyes are healthy and your prescription is […]
What is the Avulux tinted lens for migraine and light sensitivity?
I made the decision to bring the Avulux lenses to our patients at Pierce Family Vision on a day when I had a migraine myself. That familiar ache behind my right eye made it difficult to concentrate on what the Avulux rep was saying but I was very interested to try the lenses myself. I […]
April 8th Solar Eclipse: What will it look like in Waterloo Region and should I be concerned?
On Monday April 8, 2024 Southern Ontario will experience either a partial or total solar eclipse. Some school boards, including the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, are scheduling a PD day that day as the peak of the eclipse is at 3:18 pm, and the Waterloo Region District School Board has now decided to close […]
Suggestions for Visually Impaired Family or Friends
In the past, the optometrists at Pierce Family Vision have referred visually impaired patients to the UW School of Optometry Low Vision Clinic or the CNIB/Vision Loss Rehabilitation for both low tech and high tech assistance. We can now also give families some newer options to consider beyond spectacles: Feel free to share this with […]
Is Your (OHIP) Ontario Health Card Expired?
For years, we all had those red and white OHIP cards that never expired. Most of us now already have one of the new green Ontario health cards with the photo ID on it. And now, they EXPIRE! The last thing you want to have happen when you need healthcare, whether it is for an […]
Vision Requirements for Ontario Driver’s Licenses
Many of our patients are surprised to find out that it is perfectly acceptable to drive with a G license in Ontario with the use of only one eye. We have many patients who only have one “good” eye for various reasons, ranging from childhood amblyopia or injury to certain eye diseases like macular degeneration. […]
How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely or partially covers the sun, creating darkness during daylight hours. This is a fascinating spectacle, but it is very important to guard your eyes against temporary or permanent damage. Viewing the solar eclipse is a rare and exciting event. You can safely view a solar eclipse by […]
Tim’s Guide to Glasses
Making Sure the Frame Fits Your glasses affect your confidence, your look, & the way people see you. Not to hype up the importance of this decision too much, but it’s true! The wrong glasses can make you look 10 years older. Even worse, they can be really uncomfortable, slip down or steam up constantly, […]
