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WHAT IS DRY EYE? Today, dry eye is very common that affecting many patients over the age of 50. Women are more prone to dry eye syndrome as compared to men. The symptoms- Blurred vision Redness Burning and itching Excessive tearing There are many treatment options available which include prescription drugs. Consult the doctor what is the best treatment plan for you. A LITTLE BACKGROUND. WHAT IS A TEAR? Tears consist of 3 main layers which create tear film. These layers are- Watery layer Oil layer Mucous layer Dry eye is caused due to insufficiency or irregularity of one or...

Are your eyes feeling itchy? Do you worry that they are reddish and swelling than they normally should? The number one worry is about getting an eye infection. Unfortunately, an infection of the eyes is a common phenomenon in eyecare practices. However, there is a way to manage it and prevent it from escalating into a disease. WHAT IS AN EYE INFECTION? An infection of the eyes is a condition where your eyes are contaminated from external stimuli. The infection throws off the balance of the fluids in the eye, causing other symptoms that are distressing and uncomfortable. Technically, the eye...

Has your child been recently diagnosed with Myopia? Also known as nearsightedness, it’s a vision condition, which causes the child to see objects clearly when they are close but they appear blurry from a distance. If the condition is left untreated, it can affect the vision negatively and the child may develop cataract, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and blindness in adulthood says the optometrist in Mississauga. WHAT IS MYOPIA, WHAT CAUSES MYOPIA, AND HOW DID MY CHILD GET TO BE NEARSIGHTED? The condition occurs when your child’s eyes develop and become just a bit too long or their corneas become...

Do you know when people should go for an eye checkup? They go for eye checkup only when they have a headache for a long period, or they start to see things blur. This is one of the biggest problems with people because they can avoid this situation if they go for a regular checkup. Only your eye doctor knows for sure: Eye disease is something which can be unnoticed for a long period. If you go for a regular checkup, then dentist performs some tests which give the idea that your eyes are healthy or not. They check a lot of things...

There are various kinds of eye infections and each of them is bad for your eyes. Check out the symptoms mentioned down below and judge for yourself. If you feel like you or any person that you know has any of these symptoms, make sure they book an appointment at Falcon Vision Centre as soon as possible. SEVERE REDNESS IN THE INNER EYELID OF THE WHITE PART OF THE EYES- Conjunctiva is a thin and clear layer of tissue in the white part of your eyes. If there is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, it will cause severe redness in the eyes...