Covid-19 Safety and Eye Health
As the numbers of positive Covid-19 cases rises within the city, we at 360 Eyecare have continued to take precautions to help keep our staff and our patients safe, and…
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Colour Contact Lenses
Halloween is just around the corner, and with Halloween comes the common topic of colour contact lenses. Around this time every year, Optometrist offices experience an influx of calls relating to colour contact lens wear: “Do I need a prescription?” “Are they like my everyday lenses?” “Are they safe to use?” “Where can I buy them from?”
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The history of ic! berlin
Founded in 1996 Ic! brille, now known as ic! berlin, is a German company that designs high-end luxurious eyewear, handcrafted in Berlin. Ic! berlin has won numerous awards for their…
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What kind of lens technology do Maui Jim sunglasses use?
When it comes to sunglasses, there are lots of options to choose from but one that stands out from the bunch. Maui Jim has proven itsquality time and time again…
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Digital Eye Strain and Blue Light
Sunlight is made up of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet lights. These lights contain a various amount of energy depending on their wavelengths. Within the visible spectrum, red rays have long…
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Here’s why measuring your eye pressure is a critical part of your Eye Examination
Many people think of an eye chart, lenses, drops and maybe sometimes bright lights when an eye exam comes to mind. Some people might remember the air puff or the…
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What you need to know about double vision symptoms
Double vision, or diplopia, is one of the most common symptoms that are presented to an optometrist’s office. Not all double vision symptoms are the same though; “double vision” can…
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Ocular Emergencies and Examinations
Ocular emergencies are some of the most frequent type of visits seen at an optometrist’s office. Many types of emergencies present to an eye doctor’s office on a daily basis. …
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What is Dry Eye disease and how is it diagnosed?
What is dry eye disease? Dry eye is a medical condition in which the eyes do not produce enough tears. You may wonder why that is a problem. The human…
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What takes place during pre-testing for your routine Eye Exam?
Many people are used to going through the motion of the different tests done during their eye exam visit, but many don’t know what is actually being tested. We would…
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