We all have an evening routine - a habit that started when we were kids. It may include showering, removing make-up, or moisturizing, but it almost certainly involves brushing your teeth and washing your face. But have you ever wondered why it's so important? Why did our parents insist that we floss each night? Find out why these routines matter!

What is a cataract? Who does cataract surgery? All of your questions about cataracts answered.

On April 8, 2024, the path of totality of a solar eclipse will pass over certain regions of Canada. If you’re one of the lucky people who will be out viewing this natural phenomenon, make sure you're equipped with the right knowledge, stellar viewing spot and proper eye protection.

Steps away from Insight Eye Care, nestled next to Waterloo Park, you will find the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. Insight Eye Care is a proud sponsor of their annual tea party fundraiser, Afternoon Tea at the Gallery. A delightful afternoon of tea, lunch and celebration of art with every sponsorship directly supporting the mission and vision of the Gallery.

There are many common reasons why a child may need eye drops - perhaps an infection, allergies or dry eyes. In myopia management, one treatment strategy to slow down nearsightedness progression is using prescription eye drops (called Atropine) that the child uses daily. Here’s how to destress the experience!

The fall season has arrived and kids are well into their school routines! We have a few tips to help keep your child’s vision a priority as they hit the books and, inevitably, the screens this school year.

Orthokeratology, or ortho-k, is a method used to temporarily alter the corneal surface during sleep, in order to correct the eye’s prescription. This is done through the overnight wear of specialty contact lenses. Ortho-K will in turn improve your daytime vision and reduce your need for glasses or conventional soft contact lenses throughout the day. Simply put, when you wake up, you can SEE! Find out more in our blog post.

Screen time is inevitable in our children's lives, and while reducing screen time is beneficial, it isn't always practical. There are ways however to make screen time healthier.

Expert tips from Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg on what can be done to help maintain healthy eyes. Sift through the noise with some basics to help you make well-informed choices.

During a regular routine eye examination, your child will have their vision tested in traditional methods including measuring the visual acuity (reading the letters on the eye chart), checking the prescription, testing binocular vision (how well the eyes work together) and assessing ocular health.

We are very excited to introduce you to “MYOPACE”, our full-scope myopia management clinic at Insight Eye Care. Our friendly and engaging optometrists specifically treat myopia in children and young adults. We offer a comfortable and inclusive environment where even our youngest patients can feel safe.

All about how to help your kids handle their soft contact lenses from our expert team!

There are many factors to consider when determining a child’s risk of developing myopia (nearsightedness). It has long been understood that age and genetics are strongly associated with myopia onset.

Have you ever read the ingredients on your cosmetic eye products?

Or better yet… do you know what these products could do to your eyes? Find out what’s good and what to avoid with out expert tips!

Follow Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine and your donated glasses on her mission trip to Guatemala, where she participated with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) Ontario, a smaller chapter of the larger VOSH group.

Did you know that February is the month chosen to specifically encourage people to do random acts of kindness to one another?! What an incredible movement to show generosity to others. This month at Insight Eye Care we have decided that we want to participate in doing random acts of kindness throughout the month of February.

We live in a digital world and one of the most common concerns from patients is regarding visual issues caused by computers and electronics. Computers are integrated in our work and home-life, but overuse can lead to eye fatigue/strain, headaches, dry/red eyes, headaches, eye irritation/burning, tearing, blurry vision and neck/back pain.

“I think the print on medicine bottles is getting smaller.” Does this sentence sound familiar to you? It is a common concern heard in an optometric exam lane. The gradual loss of the ability to accommodate is a normal age-related change that hinders the ease and convenience of reading for the forty-plus age group. This likely leads you to your next question: what is accommodation? Find out more in this helpful blog post!

As an optometrist and a mom, my patients and friends often ask me questions about eye examinations for children. This blog post will go over some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding eye care for children.