When should I wear sunglasses
Summer is here and with it comes the sun - and the need to cover our eyes with the right sunglasses! It is particularly important to wear...
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ALL ABOUT VISION
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Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Choosing the Best Glasses for You
When you’re prescribed eyeglasses, picking out the most flattering frames for your face can be tough! These days, there are hundreds (or...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- May 2
- 3 min
Computer Work Causing You Eye Strain? Office Progressive Glasses Can Help
By now, most people know that staring too long at a screen can cause eye fatigue. But what can you do when your job requires you to spend...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Three Dry Eye Myths — Busted!
Dry eye is quite common in Canada — around 30 percent of the nation’s residents have experienced symptoms associated with it. However,...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jan 20
- 3 min
Frames That Work for Your Prescription
The best part of getting a new glasses prescription is picking out your frames! With so many frame shapes, colours and materials on the...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Why contact lens wearers should wear sunglasses?
If you’ve ever been caught outside on a sunny day without your shades, then you know how uncomfortable it can be to squint against the...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
How to tell if your student needs glasses
If you’re a teacher, then you know that students are one of the best parts of the job — and often, one of the toughest too. Every teacher...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Top 5 Classic Sunglasses
It’s great to follow the trends - but sometimes, you just need something tried-and-true. (Client meeting? Black-tie wedding? Yeah, those...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
Hottest Sunglasses Trends for 2022
Tank tops. Sandals on your feet. Burning-hot sidewalks. Yep, the summer months are here - but when the temps rise, you can stay looking...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
Snacks for your Eyes
Hungry? Try this easy-to-make snack packed with eye-healthy lutein and zeaxanthin! Eating lots of green leafy vegetables can help slow...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jun 22, 2022
- 1 min
Protecting Children's Eyes During Summer
Summer’s officially here! UV rays are more intense this time of year than any other, which makes it especially important to protect...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Smoothies, Smoothies, Smoothies
It’s getting warmer outside. This week, cool off with one of Dr. Chiu’s favorite smoothie recipes - each one is packed with ingredients...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Jun 7, 2022
- 3 min
Destress to Protect Your Eyes
Everyone knows what it’s like to experience stress - but few people know that stressful situations can also affect your eyes. It sounds...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
Eyes at Work: Protecting Your Vision in the Office
We all know that it is important to protect our eyes from common hazards, bright sunlight, and flying debris - but spending time in an...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
Dry Eyes and Cosmetics
Do you wake up feeling like you’ve got sand in your eyes? Do you reach for your eye drops more often than your car keys? Then it’s a safe...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Why do my eyes feel worse after eye drops?
Have you turned to eye drops to soothe your irritated eyes, only to find that the eye drops made you feel worse? You’re not the only one!...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Prescription Eyewear Options for this Ski Season
The snow has started to fall, and ski season is quickly approaching! Vision problems shouldn't stop you from enjoying winter sports! In...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
7 Ways To Use Your Vision Insurance
“Use it or Lose it” is a common phrase you will hear as the year end approaches! Your vision insurance is there for you - don’t let it go...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Your Costume Contact Lenses Might be Haunting You this Halloween
The thrills of enhancing your costume this Halloween is satisfying, but the risk of permanent vision loss is not. Wearing contact lenses...
Dr. Sandra Chiu
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
Eye-Opening Facts about Blue Eyes
Did you know that only eight percent of the world’s population has blue eyes? Brown eyes are far more common worldwide, while those with...
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