Tag: pandemic
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Winnipeg’s Latest Humphrey Visual Field Testing
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer The Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer (HFA) is a tool for measuring the human visual field. Especially the detection from a single eye viewing area. A visual field test is used to measure how far you can see to the sides, up and down. It also tests the…
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Giving Back to Our Communities
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Giving Back Giving back Social and Environmental responsibility are important with us at nv. We applaud serious commitments to socially responsible actions. Giving back to the community in any form is good thing. We also appreciate that not everyone cares about the same things in the same way. What’s important to…
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Your Allergy & Treatment Tips for Your Irritated Eyes
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Allergy and your irritated Eye Eye irritation from your allergy is a common problem that I see every year. Flowers and other pollen emitting plants are filling the air we breath each spring and summer. Here are some tips to help treat and ease some common symptoms: Minimize your contact with…
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Treatment Tips for Dry Eye
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Dry Eye The feelings of scratchy eyes or tearing eyes are a couple of symptoms of dry eye, even though these seem like different problems. Other symptoms can include intermittent blurred vision, stinging eyes, red eyes and a sensation of heavy eyelids. Dry eye occur when the quantity or quality of…
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Eye Emergencies Outside of Business Hours
Dr. Nadine Shelton Emergency eye wear replacement during the pandemic Eye Emergencies Red eyes, eye infections, scratched eyes, loss of vision, distorted vision, eye pain are examples of a eye emergency. Broken glasses that require repair or replacement are another good example of a common eye emergency. Call your optometrist to talk about your…
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The Pain and Treatment for a Scratched Eye
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Causes of a Scratched Eye A scratched eye, is most commonly the result of the outer surface of the cornea being scratched by an object or the effect of an abrasion. There are several instances where one can suffer from a scratched eye. As a parent, there has been a time…
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New in the World of Glasses
by Dr. Nadine Shelton New in the world of glasses Most of us that wear glasses are familiar with the options involved when buying glasses. New technologies and innovations are emerging and making waves in the optical world. Here are a few things to consider when shopping that are new in the world of glasses.…
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Eye Pressure Test Explained
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Eye pressure Intraocular Pressure Test, also known as an eye pressure test, is used to test the pressure of the liquid of the eye. Eye pressure is not related to blood pressure and no treatment for high blood pressure will affect your eye pressure. Prolonged high eye pressure could require specific…
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Night Driving and Vision
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Challenges of Night Driving The challenges of Night Driving are increased during the transition to winter with shorter daylight hours and longer nights. Most people feel safe driving during the day, but the onset of darkness or less favourable weather can bring added challenges for some. Dark conditions and lights from…
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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…