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Help! I've got something in my eye! When something gets lodged in your eye such as a speck of dust, a wood chip, a metal shaving, an insect or a piece of glass, we call that a foreign body. Don't ever try to remove that foreign body from your eye yourself! You'll do...

Another option for dry eye disease patients is the preservative-free, phosphate-free and water-free formula of Nova Tears. This form of medication not only helps with evaporative dry eye (which is the most common form of dry eye disease) but also works well with...

HYLO-FORTE AND HYLO FRESH The Hylo-Forte and Hylo-Fresh are both preservative-free and phosphate-free lubricating eye drops that can be used to relieve dry eye symptoms.  What’s the difference between Hylo-Forte and Hylo-Fresh eye drops? Hylo-Forte eye drops contain a...

Dry eye is a condition where one finds that the eyeball feels, well, dry! You may feel constantly tired and wanting to close the eyes, a gritty feeling on the surface and perhaps even stinging. To help with surface moisture, there are various eye drops that can help...

WHAT ARE PROGRESSIVE LENSES?  Progressive lenses (PALs - progressive addition lenses), often called multifocals, are lenses that are used to provide good vision at distance, intermediate and near distances at the same time. It should not be mistaken for an invisible...

We have all grown up hearing “Make sure you eat your carrots, they are good for your eyes” but what our parents forgot to mention, was there were a lot of other nutrients that are essential for our eyesight. Research suggests that antioxidants and other important...

Did you know that there is a psychology behind selecting the right pair of glasses? Have you ever wondered why one pair of glasses may look dashing on your friend but quite the opposite when you try them on? No, it is not that you are destined to never find your...

Sunglasses should always be worn when you are outdoors, whether it is a sunny or cloudy day, as UV rays are always present and can damage your eyes. Here are some things you might want to consider when getting your next pair of sunglasses: Polarised lenses Polarised...

What are polarised lenses? Normally, sunlight is scattered in all directions. However, when light strikes flat or smoother surfaces, the reflected light beams often travel in a more uniform and usually horizontal direction, causing glare. Glare can be especially...

Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K is a safe method of reducing myopia, or shortsightedness. It is reversible and does not involve any surgical procedures. Ortho-K involves correcting vision overnight through the use of rigid lenses which gently reshapes the front...

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that affects the blood vessels of the retina (the back layer of the eye), which occurs due to diabetes. In a normal eye, blood vessels at the level of the retina help to deliver much-needed oxygen and nutrients to the cells there,...

At Eyecare Network, we value the highest quality of vision care for our patients. We value ensuring that your eye-related demands are met, including but not limited to, your ocular health, spectacle correction and overall experience in-store. Here is a list of 12...