Glaucoma happens when the optic nerve, the cable carrying images from your eye to your brain, becomes damaged. This often occurs when fluid builds up inside the eye and raises internal pressure. […]
What Causes Glaucoma?
What Causes Red Eyes?
Your eye looks red when the small blood vessels across the front of it widen in response to irritation or inflammation. Allergies, dry eyes, long screen sessions, infections, minor scratches, and contact lenses worn longer than they should be can all cause it.
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What Is the Difference Between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist?
An optometrist is your primary eye care provider for eye exams, prescriptions, and disease management, while an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor focused on eye surgery and complex eye conditions. […]
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What Are the Signs of an Eye Infection?
Learn common signs of an eye infection, when symptoms need prompt care, and how Bluewater Optometry supports patients in Sarnia, Ontario. […]
Can an Eye Exam Detect High Blood Pressure?
Learn about retinal health, hypertensive eye disease, and comprehensive eye exams with Bluewater Optometry in Sarnia. […]
What Is Photokeratitis?
A long day on the water or out in the snow can leave your eyes feeling scratchy, sore, and sensitive to light. It might even feel like something is stuck in your eye, but nothing is there. What you’re likely experiencing is photokeratitis. Photokeratitis is a condition where UV rays damage the outer surface of […]
Drusen and Early AMD: What Those Spots on Your Retina Mean
Spots on your retina? Learn about drusen, early AMD, and protecting your central vision from your trusted optometrist in Sarnia, ON. […]
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Is Conjunctivitis Contagious?
You wake up with red, itchy eyes and wonder if you caught something from your coworker who had similar symptoms last week. Your eyes feel gritty, and there’s a sticky discharge that makes your eyelashes crusty. At Bluewater Optometry, we see many patients who worry about spreading their eye infection to family members or wonder […]
What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Small changes in your vision can make you wonder about your eye health and if it’s time for a check-up. While some people may think eye exams are just for those who need glasses, they actually involve much more than just reading letters on a chart. A comprehensive eye exam is a complete review of […]
Emergency Eye Care: When to See an Eye Doctor
Your vision can change suddenly, and knowing when to seek immediate help can make the difference between preserving your sight and facing permanent damage. Eye emergencies don’t always announce themselves with obvious pain. Sometimes the most serious problems start with subtle changes you might dismiss. You need emergency eye care when you experience sudden vision […]
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