By Dr. Nadine Shelton LOCH Effects Eyewear: a Canadian enviro eyewear company Twin brothers Tim and Dan are the founders of Loch Effects Eyewear, an environmentally and stylish focused Canadian company that uses upcycled materials for their creations. Loch eyewear uses 500 year old aged timbers that have rested at the bottom of the Great Lakes until now. These logs … Read More
Red Eyes and How to Manage Them
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Red Eyes A common concern accompanied by a wide range of causes are the development of red eyes. There are many reasons why people develop red eyes. Depending on the person, the appearance of red eye can look like thin red lines, a larger pink area or a bright red spot. It’s important to recognize … Read More
Back to School; Youth Eye Health & COVID-19
Dr. Nadine Shelton Back to school and Maintaining Youth Eye Health & COVID-19 We all are settling in to our new routines, however our youth continue to grow and back to school eye exams should be top of mind. Whether in class or more home school, the eyes of our youth continue to change as they grow. With distance learning … Read More
Paulino Spectacles: The art of handcrafted eye wear from Portugal
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Paulino Spectacles The brands we showcase at our optical, like Paulino Spectacles reflect who we are. Family owned, quality, small scale, unique and inspired by travel. Ramiro Paulino is the owner, designer and third generation eyewear family member who is committed to fine craftsmanship and style. The brand had its start in the 1930’s with Bernardo … Read More
COVID-19, Your Health & Eye Care
Dr. Nadine Shelton COVID-19 and your Eyes A virus, like COVID-19 will enter the body via a mucus membrane, which means through your nose, mouth and eyes. This is why it is important to wash your hands using proper hand washing techniques. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds with a good lather of soap and make sure the soap goes … Read More
Prevent Eye Strain and Keep Eyes Healthy
Dr. Nadine Shelton Prevent eye strain and Keep your eyes healthy With technology playing a large role in the workplace, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “how do I prevent eye strain.” The following are 3 main tips from available products to consider for your eye strain relief: Take frequent breaks when on the computer or … Read More
Eye Health Insurance Benefits: Use them or lose them
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Understanding what is covered in your eye health insurance The devil is in the details, when it comes to private eye health insurance benefits and what is and isn’t covered. We often field questions regarding this topic as people are booking an appointment for their next eye exam. Those answers are as varied as our clients. … Read More
Eye Catching Nuptials
By Dr. Nadine Shelton You wear glasses – Make your wedding dress and eye wear easy on your eyes Be glamorous. Be Bold. Whether you wear glasses or not, wow all around you with a perfect frame that fits you from head to toe. It’s your big day! As I see it, most who wear glasses without hesitation, despite the … Read More
Diabetes and your Eye Health
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Will Diabetes make you go blind? The chance of getting diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy depends on a few factors such as, the type of diabetes you have and how long you have had it, how often your blood glucose levels change and how well you can control your sugars. Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication that affects eyes … Read More
Kids eyes and screen-time
Dr. Nadine Shelton Is screen-time bad for kids’ eyes? Parents often ask me if screen-time is really that bad for their kids’ eyes and how much is too much screen-time. The answer is, unfortunately, not that simple or clear as there is little research on this topic. In November 2017, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society … Read More