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Planning for Presbyopia – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

As we age, natural wear and tear on our eyes causes eyesight problems. Most notably, we find the ability to focus on items...

04 March, 2019

Top Causes of Blurred Vision

For most people, blurred vision simply means you need glasses. We think that blurred vision is due to eye strain or aging and...

15 January, 2019

Retinal Detachment Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Retinal detachment is a serious condition that can lead to blindness if it is not treated. Unfortunately, retinal detachment is painless and early...

14 December, 2018

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Symptoms & Treatment

Chronic headaches, a stiff neck, back and arm pain, ringing in the ears, transient loss of vision, and memory difficulties. These are common...

13 November, 2018

Are Blue Light Blocking Glasses Necessary?

The average Canadian spends between 5-7 hours a day staring at screens. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, we blink an average...

23 October, 2018

Retinoblastoma: Causes, Risks, and Kelowna Treatment

Retinoblastoma is the most common form of cancer found in children under the age of 2. When changes or mutations in retinoblasts grow...

17 October, 2018

Do Glasses Make Your Vision Worse?

We often get asked at our Kelowna Optometry clinic, “if you wear glasses does it worsen your eyesight?” There are many common misconceptions...

29 August, 2018

FAQ: What is color blindness?

Color blindness is not a form of blindness at all, but a deficiency in the way you see color. When someone has a...

26 July, 2018

What to Expect at Your Next Eye Exam Appointment in Kelowna

When was the last time that you had a comprehensive eye exam? If you can’t remember, it’s been too long! At Sun Valley Optometry,...

19 June, 2018

What Causes Cataracts and What are the Treatments?

What is a cataract? We hear that word often and some people can spot a cataract, but what exactly is it? A cataract is...

13 May, 2018