A introductory discussion regarding task specific glasses / occupational glasses
With a proliferation of technology devices evolving into the workplace, the topic of task specific / occupational glasses is more relevant today than ever. In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Taylor of Mayfair Optometric Clinic starts the dialogue specific to computer based glasses, also known as task specific eyewear.
The information technology revolution has had extensive impacts to society, including eyewear and eyecare. Dr. Taylor can help you adapt in a healthy, sustainable manner.
Refractive Surgery
Listen to Dr. Taylor as he explains why regular eye exams are important, even after refractive surgery.
Fine Tune Your Vision!
All Kaenon lenses offer superior clarity, accurate depth perception, and contrast for reading greens. Bright conditions will call for G12 or B12, or if you prefer stronger contrast and color enhancements on the greens, our C12 lens. Less-than-bright conditions will be best tackled with our mid range tints – G28, a lighter tint offering an exact natural and neutral color view, or C28 which adds increased color contrast and enhancement. For those who prefer a very light tint and would like to simply wipe away the glare and protect their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, consider C50.
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Tuxes & Tails Gala
Tuxes & Tails is a special evening in which animal lovers come together to celebrate, find wonderful auction items, enjoy a pet runway show and delicious gourmet dinner -- all in support our life-saving work. We will be offering Champagne and SPCA Certified Appetizers followed by a three course meal with wine and dancing until midnight.
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Request Your Next Appointment Online
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a-b-See™ Campaign
One in five children has a vision disorder. Not knowing any differently, many of these children accept poor vision and other eye problems as normal. If left unchecked, serious long-term effects can result.
Why? Because good vision and eye health are critical to a child's development. More than 80 per cent of a child's learning is based on vision.
The a-b-See™ campaign is geared towards preschool-age children. Identifying eye health issues at this age is critical, as they can begin to affect children’s academic and social development.
The campaign includes information for parents, resources for teachers and fun, interactive games for kids. Use the buttons to the right to access these materials.
As part of a-b-See™, BCAO distributes complimentary a-b-See™ Kits to preschools and child-care centres. The kits contain important information on common eye diseases and disorders, and warning signs for both teachers and parents. The kit includes activity sheets and materials for the kids.
Toys to Avoid to Keep Your Child's Eyes Safe
What child doesn't like toys? And what parent or grandparent doesn't enjoy buying a fun gift for their young loved ones?
But some toys that look really fun can pose a serious risk of eye injuries — including serious injuries that can result in permanent vision loss.
Toy-Related Eye Injuries
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly a quarter of a million children are seen in the nation's hospital emergency departments each year due to toy-related injuries.
Nearly half of these injuries are to the head and face, and many are eye injuries. And about 35 percent of toy-related injuries are sustained by children under age 5.
But eye safety is often the last thing on people's minds when buying toys for children.
Online surveys conducted recently by AllAboutVision.com revealed that 41 percent of parents either "rarely" or "never" considered eye safety when choosing toys for their kids.
At the same time, when asked whether any of the toys their children own could cause harm to their eyes, 54 percent of parents responded "definitely," and 22 percent said "possibly."