Smoky skies, scratchy eyes
July 16, 2026
If your eyes have been burning all week, it’s not just you. The smoke from the Northern Ontario wildfires has been sitting over the city, and half the people walking into the …
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Tips, insights, and updates to help you take care of your eyes, from the team at Spadina Optometry.
Why Measuring Eye Growth Matters in Childhood Myopia
January 14, 2026
If you only track glasses prescriptions, you are missing part of the story When a child’s nearsightedness gets worse, most parents expect one thing to change: the glasses …
Read more →Oct 9 is @optometrygivingsight World Sight Day Challenge
September 15, 2025
Oct 9 is The OGS World Sight Day Challenge We've been proud participants in OGS World Sight Day Challenge for over 10 years. We continue to support Optometry Giving Sight and their …
Read more →BVD, OMD, and TikTok: What’s Really Going On With Eye Movement Disorders?
September 10, 2025
Lately, TikTok and Instagram Reels have been buzzing with content about Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) and Oculomotor Dysfunction (OMD). These short clips often list symptoms …
Read more →VIZZ Eye Drops: A New Option for Presbyopia (But Not Yet in Canada)
September 10, 2025
No More Reading Glasses? If you’ve seen the headlines lately, you may have noticed talk about VIZZ, a new prescription eye drop that could help people put down their reading …
Read more →Is the 20-20-20 Rule Enough for Managing Myopia in Kids?
June 16, 2025
We’ve all heard the advice: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. It’s catchy, simple, and easy to remember — but when it comes to protecting …
Read more →Product Recall - Acuvue® Oasys Max 1-Day Multi-Focal Contact Lenses
June 12, 2025
Johnson & Johnson Vision care, Inc. and Health Canada have recalled Acuvue® Oasys Max 1-Day Multi-Focal Contact Lenses. A up-to-date list of model numbers are available on the …
Read more →Light Therapy for Dry Eye and Blepharitis
June 10, 2025
Understanding Light Therapy for Ocular Surface Disease Light therapy — including red and blue wavelengths delivered through LED-based devices — is being explored as a non-invasive …
Read more →Spring Refresh: Sunglasses, Skin Care, and Contact Lenses That Fit Your Life
May 20, 2025
As the weather warms up, your eyes need just as much care as your wardrobe or skin routine. At Spadina Optometry, we think about spring eye care as a 3-part refresh. 🕶️ 1. …
Read more →Ortho-K: How to Help Your Child Ditch Daytime Glasses
May 19, 2025
Imagine your child waking up with clear vision — no glasses, no contacts, no hassle. With Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), that’s exactly what’s possible. Ortho-K lenses are …
Read more →Spring Allergies vs. Dry Eye: How to Tell the Difference
May 8, 2025
Spring is in the air — and so are allergy symptoms. If your eyes are red, itchy, or watery, you might assume it’s just seasonal allergies. But there’s another common culprit …
Read more →Product Recall - Alcon Total1/Total30 Lenses
August 13, 2024
Alcon and Health Canada have recalled Total1 and Total30 Contact Lenses. Health Product Recall - Total1 and Total30 Contact Lenses Alcon and Health Canada have recalled Total1 and …
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