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Pink Eye – What You Need to Know Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a common and bothersome condition. As optometrists, we encounter it often, and it’s crucial to recognize that not all pink eye is the same. There are three main types: viral, bacterial, and allergic. Each presents differently and requires tailored treatment. While the […]
Author Archives: Natasha Liaw
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Apr
Apr
SALT is one of our favourite brands here at Wink Optometry. Their attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, and timeless designs make SALT one of our top five. Although they are a southern California based brand, the manufacturing is done in Japan to ensure top of the line quality. Each piece is infused with colours inspired […]
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Mar
Mar
One of the questions I often get is “how often should I get my eyes checked?”. My answer is usually at least every 2 years. That means – at the minimum – not 2+ years. Ideally I always promote annual eye exams for children and seniors (since they’re partially covered by MSP every year whether they […]
09
Mar
Mar
Probably around 70% of the population that has a correction, wears contact lenses. Majority of contact lens wearers have also switched to daily disposables (which is AWESOME!). From a professional stand point, this is great as daily disposables are thinner, more breathable, and healthier for the eyes. From a personal stand point, I have switched […]
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Mar
Mar
There has long been the debate about why glasses are so expensive and if it’s worth spending the big bucks when you can get glasses for under $100 online – now a days anyways. So what is the difference between a $50 frame, a $200 frame, and $500+ frame? It comes down to who manufactures the frames, where the […]
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Feb
Feb
H-Fusion is a Japanese brand dedicated to homage, high fashion, high sense, high quality, and handy work. Homage to the old-fashioned design, they are focusing on reproducing frame styles form the 1930’s through the 1980’s. High fashion – H-Fusion is dedicated to reproducing classic styles with a modern touch. High sense – the pursuit of quality – they are […]
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Feb
Feb
Stephane Christian is a Korean based brand that caters to the Asian demographic. They feature a mixture of bold and simplistic styles for both men and women in a vast array of different colour options. A mixture of both acetate (plastic) and metal (titanium) frames are available at mid-range price points ($200+ CAD per pair). […]
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Jan
Jan
We’ve all seen them – little wispy cob-web looking things, “eye-lashes”, “eye poops”, or “bugs” that never seem to go away. Fear not friends! These are just floaters and they’re harmless. They are often seen when looking at blank walls, bright lights, or the sky. Sometimes they are mobile and other times not so much. […]