Category: Eye conditions

What Is Dry AMD vs Wet AMD? Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, affects the sharp, central vision you rely on for daily tasks like reading and driving. These small changes are easy to brush off, but recognizing the signs early gives you the best chance to protect your sight for the long term. Learn to recognize…

Your eyelids protect your eyes every day, but sometimes they develop uncomfortable conditions that can disrupt your routine. Two eyelid problems we frequently treat at our Saskatoon eye care clinic are blepharitis and styes, and many patients aren't sure which condition they have. Understanding these conditions helps you seek the right treatment and maintain proper…

Red, watery, and irritated eyes can actually point to a number of eye conditions. Your mind might immediately think “pink eye” (after all, it does look a little pink), but pink eye isn’t always the culprit behind these symptoms.  Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is not an umbrella term for eye irritation. It’s a distinct condition…

Blurry vision can make it harder to enjoy daily life, whether you are trying to read a book or see a sign across the street. For many people, the cause is either myopia or hyperopia. The major difference between the two is that myopia affects your ability to see things far away, while hyperopia makes…

Myopia and astigmatism are common forms of refractive errors that affect your vision. While they share some similarities, they also have some differences.  Myopia and astigmatism cause similar symptoms, but they are not the same—they can have slightly different causes and effects on your vision. Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is too long…