Does light affect your eyes? Learn about screen strain, light sensitivity, and Calgary myopia control with Southwood Eyecare, your Calgary optometrist.
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How Does Light Affect Eye Health?
Can a Sinus Infection Affect Your Eyes?
Sinus pain behind your eyes? Learn how sinus infections affect your vision, when to worry, and how your Calgary eye doctor at Southwood Eyecare can help.
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Warning Signs of a Retinal Tear You Should Never Ignore
Sudden flashes or floaters in your vision? Learn about retinal tear warning signs and emergency eye care with Southwood Eyecare, your trusted Calgary eye doctor. […]
Is Blepharitis Contagious?
Waking up to scratchy, sore, or swollen eyelids is never a great start to the day. Beyond the physical discomfort, it’s natural to wonder if those red, crusty lids are something you can pass on to your family or friends. This common condition is called blepharitis, which is an inflammation of the eyelids. To put […]
What Causes Dry Eyes with Contacts?
Many people rely on contact lenses for clear vision without the hassle of glasses. But by the end of the day, some might notice a gritty, dry feeling that makes them want to take them out right away. That discomfort often happens for a few key reasons. In short, contact lenses can cause dry eyes […]
What Are Prism Glasses and How Do They Work?
You may believe you have perfect vision, yet you squint at your computer screen as the words keep splitting into 2 images. Your head throbs after reading just a few pages, and you feel dizzy walking down stairs because you can’t judge the distance properly. These frustrating symptoms might mean your eyes aren’t working together […]
What Causes Myopia To Worsen?
You might notice your child squinting to read street signs or struggling to see the board at school, even though reading books up close seems easy. If this sounds familiar, your child could be dealing with myopia, a condition also known as nearsightedness. The team at Southwood Eyecare sees this often, as it is one […]
Wet vs. Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
You might notice that the words on a page seem a little blurry, or that familiar faces are harder to recognize from across the room. These changes in your central vision can be unsettling. If you’re experiencing these changes, an optometrist can help identify whether you have age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD affects the […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?
Do you find yourself blinking more often or rubbing your eyes throughout the day? Dry eyes affect millions of people every year, causing irritation that can range from mild discomfort to significant pain. You might notice your vision fluctuating throughout the day or feel like you constantly need to use artificial tears just to stay […]
How Eye Muscles Affect Your Alignment & Vision
Do your eyes ever feel tired or strained after a long day of reading, computer work, or scrolling on your phone? Maybe you’ve noticed moments of double vision, blurred focus, or headaches that seem to start behind your eyes. These symptoms can often be traced back to how your eye muscles are working together. Each […]
