Headache is one the most common pain in the body. Some headaches are caused by vision, but there are other types of headaches with different causes and treatments. The following article, courtesy of Dr. Josephine Lo, explains a few commonly seen types of headaches in her chiropractic practice. Cervicogenic Headache The term “cervicogenic” literally means […]
At the end of your eye exam, you might be given a glasses prescription. Once you finally narrowed it down to the perfect glasses frame, then it’s time to talk about lenses. Single vision, bifocal, multifocal, progressive, coatings… Were you overwhelmed by the lens and coating options available? Let me break it down for you. […]
Artificial tears will lubricate, sooth, promote healing and re-wet the surface of the eyes. It is often used as part of the treatment plan for dry eye syndrome and computer vision syndrome. Types of Artificial Tears There are mainly two types: preservatived and non-preservatived. Preservatives can sometimes irritate and cause dryness. Non-preserved tears, like i-med […]
Facts on Dry Eye Syndrome: Dry eye syndrome is a chronic, but manageable condition Thin layer of tears lubricates and protects the surface of the eyes One in four people suffers from dry eye syndrome Commonly affect women, seniors, contact lens wearers and people with inflammatory conditions. Causes: Normal aging process Side effects from medication […]
If you are like many Canadians, computer, tablet and smartphone have become part of your daily routine. Most of the displays of these devices are powered by LED (light-emitting diode) lights which emit high energy visible blue light. Recent researches have shown that blue light can cause damage to retinal cells which may increase the […]
