Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 11:23 am
Lens coatings are an important component on the performance of your glasses. ZEISS lenses provide many coating layers each providing unique benefits on how you see through your lenses. An anti-reflective coating eliminates glare and reflections on your lenses, making them almost invisible. You’ll look more natural – and people can actually see your eyes....
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 11:06 am
EYES ARE THE STORY Eyes Are The Story mascara is formulated to protect, strengthen and extend lashes while keeping a natural and elegant look. The intense pigment and creamy texture meld with the anti-clumping brush to volumize lashes while keeping them healthy and lifted. Each package comes with three mini mascaras. This design is intentional...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 11:00 am
Your eyes will love the clean ingredients in this product. We Love Eyes Eyelid Foaming Cleanser uses Tea Tree Oil to moisturize and revitalize tired, red eyes. Tea Tree Oil has natural anti-bacterial properties which is great for washing away dirt and bacteria. The formulation uses Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate – a probiotic preservative system...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 10:44 am
Welcome Dr. Shayna Timmerman! We are so excited about the newest addition to our team! Dr. Shayna Timmerman grew up on a farm which included a saskatoon berry orchard near Rathwell, Manitoba. In 2017, she moved to Winnipeg to complete her undergraduate degree in biological sciences at the University of Manitoba. During this time, she...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 10:37 am
Introducing Oakley sunglasses to our eyewear gallery in 2024! The brand Oakley is well known for their sporty and durable frames. Their quality lenses are ideal for many sports and water activities while providing 100% UVA and UVB protection.
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
July 16, 2024 10:34 am
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) occurs when the meibomian glands, the tiny oil-producing glands located in the eyelids, do not function properly. These glands play a crucial role in maintaining the tear film on the surface of the eyes. The tear film is essential for keeping the eyes moist and providing clear vision. In MGD, the...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
April 9, 2024 2:14 pm
Up to 80% of sun damage happens to your eyes before you turn 18. Youth spend more time outdoors, have larger pupils and clearer lenses; these factors contribute to a considerable amount of UV damage in their younger years. When searching for sunglasses for your child, look for a label that says 100% UVA and...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
April 9, 2024 1:31 pm
Six team members enrolled in the Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant (CCOA) program in September, 2022. CCOA is an online education program built to provide skills and knowledge that will help members thrive in their optometric practice. Continuing education for our team greatly benefits the community as further education will allow for high quality care to...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
April 9, 2024 10:36 am
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) Low-level-light Therapy is the application of light energy to the body for therapeutic benefits. It promotes a natural reaction and has been shown to enhance cellular metabolism. It can accelerate the repair and replenishment of damaged skin cells, as well as stimulate the production of collagen — the foundation of...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
April 9, 2024 9:41 am
Some cosmetics have been linked as potential causes of Dry Eye Disease, which is a condition that causes damage to the surface layers of the eye. Many products are marketed as “all-natural”, “hypoallergenic”, “organic”, or even “ophthalmologist tested”, the reality is that these labels can mean very little. While routinely removing eye makeup at night...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
December 16, 2022 3:54 pm
Our small but mighty team of five spent a great evening with Rendezvous Brewery and Taproom. Their Christmas themed trivia night was right up our alley as we, The Mighty Tear Ducts brought home the championship! We had a blast demonstrating our extensive knowledge of random Christmas movie quotes, the fact that there are exactly...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
April 25, 2022 11:59 am
In the world of fashion, every era is represented by unique trends and fads. This begs the question, how will the 2020’s be remembered? In just the past few years, we’ve seen trends inspired by the 60‘s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even the early 2000’s. More trends have come and gone in the past ten...
View Article
Published by Lisa Wiebe |
September 29, 2021 3:21 pm
Development of Myopia in Children Myopia is becoming a serious problem in more and more countries. Urban areas in Asia can see almost 90 percent of young people develop myopia before the age of 21. – a trend that continues worldwide. Studies predict that by the year 2050, nearly 50 percent of the world’s population...
View Article