Fish Oil Doesn’t Help Dry Eyes
“For years I have advised patients with dry eye to try Omega 3 supplementation. It turns out the evidence isn’t there. Unless a new study comes out to contradict this one I will no longer be recommending it.” – Dr. Briar Sexton Article Below: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/fish-oil-doesnt-help-dry-eyes/ Fish Oil Doesn’t Help Dry Eyes […]
Making Sense of OTC Eye Drops by Dr. Glaucomflecken
The eye drop aisle at your local pharmacy can be scary and confusing. There are 5 shelves and they all say “lubricant.” How do you know what to choose? Before we begin, I have no financial interest in these products, but would LOVE to have some financial interest. Let me […]
Eye surgery attempts to reverse years of blindness for Syrian refugee
A stranger’s kindness brought Anas Schichmouse to Canada, now it might save his eyesight Greg Rasmussen · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2018 6:00 AM PT | Last Updated: July 2 “Anas’s case is very special for me, I have a great sympathy for the folks in Syria for the terrible problems they […]
Eye exams for the modern age
Eye exams for the modern age In medical offices all over the country patients are patiently squinting down corridors to spot the color bars, letters, and symbols on a faded cardboard chart. First covering one eye, then the next, standing a measured distance of seven paces away. The overhead lights […]
Mac Marcoux, Guide Jack Leitch – Win Gold for Canada!
Mac Marcoux, Guide Jack Leitch Win Gold For Canada In Downhill At PyeongChang Paralympics LINNEA RHEBORG/GETTY IMAGES Mac Marcoux, left, and guide Jack Leitch, right, won the gold medal in Men’s downhill for visually impaired on day one of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games on Saturday in Pyeongchang-gun, South […]
The role of Cannabis in Glaucoma?
I get asked from time to time about the role of Cannabis in Glaucoma. Here is a recent update. The short answer: It isn’t useful. – Dr. Briar Sexton Cannabis remains problematic for glaucoma Drawbacks, limited research shadow potential benefits Despite the legalization of marijuana by several state governments, physicians […]
Why you shouldn’t wear coloured contact lenses this Halloween (or ever)
There’s nothing like Halloween to allow yourself to explore the depths of fantasy and concoct a truly creative costume. But think twice before you add coloured non-prescription contact lenses to your get-up. They could cause a host of issues, including corneal infections, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and even blindness. In 2011, Health Canada lobbied […]
Alison’s Story
In eye care, there are those who are fortunate enough to only have a minor condition that’s easily remedied through a routine procedure. However, there are others who are sadly burdened with chronic diseases. In these situations, quality of life is dependent on both the treatments and procedures performed and […]
What not to do to your eyes
Please don’t get a scleral tattoo. It is dangerous. The industry is poorly regulated. You could lose your eyeball. Read this true story: https://globalnews.ca/news/3774736/eye-tattoo-botched-ottawa/
How to Take a Visual Field Examination?
Please watch this video tutorial on how to perform a Visual Fields Examination.
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