Optometrist
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Woman had a contact lens stuck in her eye for 28 years
After complaining of a lump on her eyelid, a 42-year-old British woman discovered she had a contact lens stuck in her eye... for 28 years.
- NewsAsymina K.
Tired eyes? You might have digital eye strain
The symptoms of digital eye strain can be dryness, blurred vision, redness, eye fatigue, headaches and even neck and back pain. Dr. Jeff Goodhew, president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, says there’s no magic number, but there are ways we can reduce the strain on our eyes.
- NewsMelissa Dunne
Optometrists separate contact-lens facts from fiction: test your knowledge
Contact lenses are a modern medical miracle. Little, clear, circular pieces of plastic let many Canadians see clearly without having to wear glasses. Over the past few decades many of us have heard eye-popping tales about contact lenses. Yahoo Canada spoke with three Canadian optometrists to help separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to contact lenses.
