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Optometrist adjusts a phoropter for a patient during an eye exam, with an eye chart on the wall behind them.

Eye Exams • September 25, 2026

How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?

Your eyes get you through long study sessions and busy mornings with the kids, usually without asking for much in return. So booking an eye exam tends to slide down the to-do list until reading gets harder or headaches start turning up. Plenty of the students and families we see tell us they waited longer…

Optician fits glasses on a smiling person holding a mirror, with eyewear displayed on shelves in an optical shop.

Glasses • August 21, 2026

Why Should I Buy Glasses From My Optometrist?

Picking out new glasses can feel harder than it should. You're standing in front of rows of frames, none of which tell you whether they'll actually hold up to full days of screens, textbooks, and chasing kids around the house. That's where working with your optometrist pays off. Buying your glasses from your optometrist means…

Child sitting cross-legged on a sofa holding a tablet and rubbing one eye.

Eye Conditions • August 21, 2026

Does Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eyesight?

Homework lives on a tablet now, and so does a lot of the fun that comes after it. Add up the school apps, video calls, and a couple of hours of gaming, and your child's eyes stay locked on a screen for most of the day. That kind of steady, close focus takes a toll,…

Eye care professional fitting a young girl with round eyeglasses during a pediatric eye exam in a bright optometry clinic.

Myopia • July 2, 2026

Different Types of Myopia Control and How They Work

You may notice your child squinting to see the whiteboard at school or sitting unusually close to the television at home. At Clarity Optometry & Vision Care, our team frequently helps families navigate this exact predicament. This blurry distance vision is known as myopia, or nearsightedness, and it is an incredibly common condition that often…

a person trying on a pair of clear frames at the optometrist

Glasses • May 25, 2026

Do Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?

You may have heard the old story that wearing glasses makes your eyes "lazy" or dependent on them. This is a common worry that our team at Clarity Optometry often addresses, especially if you or your child are getting glasses for the first time. You might notice that when you take them off, the world…

A person rubbing their eyes out of discomfort

Eye Conditions, Eye Health • April 28, 2026

Can a Sinus Infection Affect Your Eyes?

If you’ve been experiencing a sore and uncomfortable sensation in your eyes, you’re very likely, and understandably, frustrated. You probably want to know what’s wrong with your eyes and how to fix the problem. Sinus infections can cause eye discomfort because of the close connection between your sinuses and the structures around your eyes. However,…

A person sitting on a park bench and using a tissue to rub their eye that is irritated from allergies

Eye Health • April 20, 2026

How to Relieve Itchy Eyes from Allergies

That familiar feeling of itchy, watery eyes can disrupt your entire day. Whether you are trying to focus on a lecture or enjoy a beautiful afternoon at a Guelph park, allergy symptoms can be frustrating. You might find yourself constantly rubbing your eyes, which often only makes the irritation worse. You can find relief through…

A person looking at their irritated eye in the mirror to find the cause of the irritation

Dry Eyes, Emergency Eye Care • March 16, 2026

Why Does It Feel Like Something Is In My Eye?

You keep blinking, but the feeling that something is stuck in your eye just will not go away. It’s a distracting and uncomfortable sensation that can make it hard to focus on your day, whether you are studying for an exam or playing with your kids. This gritty feeling is a common problem with a…

A person looks at their dry red eyes in the mirror

Dry Eyes • February 23, 2026

Why Are My Eyes So Dry?

If your eyes feel gritty, tired, or just plain uncomfortable, you are not alone. Dry eye is a common issue that our team at Clarity Optometry often addresses, especially for students spending hours on screens and busy families juggling it all. You might experience this discomfort for a variety of reasons throughout your day. This…

A person wearing black frames glasses and smiling

Glasses • February 3, 2026

What Glasses Suit My Face?

Finding the right glasses isn’t about following trends or guessing your face shape: Instead, it’s about finding a pair that enhances your features, suits your lifestyle, and makes you feel comfortable from morning to night. That’s why choosing glasses in person is helpful, where experienced guidance and precise fitting help you make a confident decision.…

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