According to Diabetes Canada, 15% of Canadians are living with diabetes. Regular eye exams and optimal glycemic control help reduces the onset and progression of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy. To mark Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day this November, we caught up with Dr. Meet Chande and Dr. Jestyn Liew, to answer some common questions […]
This World Sight Day, we’re celebrating a special message from Col. Chris Hadfield. Clinical Services Director, Naomi Barber, sits down with Chris as he reflects on the breathtaking view of the world from space and incredible things he’s seen in his career. Here is his message to you: As we celebrate today, it’s a great […]
Dr. Gordon Wong, optometry partner at Specsavers Broadway-Fairview, tells us all about his recent trip to Senegal, where he accompanied a team of students to provide eyecare to rural communities. “It all started in January, when I was invited to supervise eight second-year optometry students who had organized an eyecare mission with their student chapter […]
With 42 per cent of Canadians overdue for their eye exams, the beloved astronaut and the eyecare and eyewear provider embark on a joint mission to encourage all Canadians to get their eyes checked. An August 2024 study by Leger, commissioned by Specsavers, unveiled that almost half of Canadians are overdue for an eye exam(1). […]
When you practice at an independent clinic within a Specsavers, you get access to the latest technology. Have a look at what you have available at your finger tips to provide the best care possible for your patients. Pre-test Trained eyecare consultants support you by taking every patient through pre-test, so you receive results directly […]
Optometrists share their top tips for eye health in middle age Maintaining eye health is important at every age, from childhood to adulthood, and throughout your senior years. Middle age is a particularly important life stage when it comes to eyes. That’s because genetics, as well as diseases such as diabetes or even excess screen time, […]
How to spot – and treat – vision problems in children Taking care of your eye health is a life-long pursuit, and one that should start in early childhood. After all, many vision issues can go undetected until they progress significantly, underscoring the importance of regular, thorough eye exams. And eye health looks different at […]
What seniors need to know about eye health, according to optometrists As we get older, many things change and evolve – including our eyes. The aging process can impact vision, and eyesight in a variety of ways, from naturally changing vision, to cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. According to the Canadian Council of the Blind, […]
What women need to know about their eye health It’s a fact that eye health looks different for women. Why? There are several medical conditions which can affect women disproportionately, and can result in eye disease, including a range of thyroid disorders, gestational diabetes and more, that can have an effect on eye health. Hormonal […]
Specsavers Canada clinical services director, Naomi Barber, discusses glaucoma, the warning signs and how to stay on top of early detection. Watch the full interview on Global News’ The Morning Show.
