Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice. The items are displayed by year and month. To view older entries use the links in the box below to select the year and month you would like.
Apr 01, 2015
Recently, a trend has begun in the contact lens wearing community to consider buying your contact lenses from online stores rather than the traditional method of ordering through your trusted optometrist in Brampton or Mississauga, ON. While these sites may tout cheap prices and convenient to-your-door delivery, there are a...
Mar 31, 2015
Last week, people in South America, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia and the Middle East saw a solar eclipse. As you may have heard, looking directly at a solar eclipse is very dangerous for your eyes and vision. Nevertheless, this rare event is something that many people want...
Mar 22, 2015
Contact Lens Overuse Contact lens overuse is an increasingly common eye condition that has significant potential to do serious damage to your eyes, and lead to major eye and vision issues in the future. Dr. Sud of Mississauga Vision Centre in Mississauga, ONT comments “Contact lenses represent a great way...
Mar 19, 2015
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to raise public awareness about how to protect your eyes and your vision. Most people aren’t aware that 75% of potential vision loss can be prevented or treated. This largely depends on patients being proactive and educated about their eye health. Here...
Mar 11, 2015
Digital devices have impacted our world in so many positive ways, allowing us to connect, work, play and get information at the speed of light. But all of this good brings with it a measure of concern: Digital Eye Strain or Computer Vision Syndrome. Focusing on your vision on digital...
Feb 12, 2015
Low vision describes a set of conditions in which there is significant visual impairment which can not be corrected with traditional means such as glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery. Low vision includes a loss of visual acuity which can’t be corrected to better than 20/70, significant visual field...
Feb 05, 2015
Macular degeneration is an eye-threatening disease that affects the small area of your retina that is involved with central and detail vision, called the macula. Deterioration of this important area of your eye, with its consequent harm to your central and detail vision, may make detail work such as threading...
Feb 01, 2015
Tired of constantly changing eyeglasses prescriptions and the hassle of keeping up with your contacts? Looking to dump your eyeglasses or contacts for good? The eye doctors and the team at Brampton Vision Centre and Mississauga Vision Centre are constantly in search of the latest and greatest ways to help...
Jan 27, 2015
Glaucoma is a serious, vision threatening disease. You can save your eyesight, by knowing the facts. Are you at risk of developing glaucoma? The short answer is yes. Anyone can get glaucoma and because of this it is important for every person, young and old to have a regular eye...
Jan 06, 2015
Tom Ford Frames in Mississauga and Brampton, ON Mississauga Vision Centre and Brampton Vision Centre are proud to introduce Tom Ford and Prada to our already vast collection of Designer Frames. Stop by either of our two locations in Mississauga and Brampton to try on the latest in designer frames...
Dec 31, 2014
It’s that time of year again…coughs, sneezing, running noses and itchy, red eyes. How do you know when an eye irritation is something that needs medical attention? First of all, any time an eye infection is accompanied by fever, excessive discharge or pain, you should see your eye doctor immediately....
Dec 22, 2014
HOLIDAY HOURS Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:30am - 7:00pm Tues Dec 23, 2014 9:30am - 7:00pm Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:30 - 3:00pm Thurs Dec 25, 2014 CLOSED Fri Dec 26, 2014 CLOSED Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:30am - 2:30pm Mon Dec 29,...
Dec 22, 2014
One of the most common patient complaints during the winter months is dry eyes. In the cooler climates, cold winds and dry air, coupled with dry indoor heating can be a recipe for eye discomfort. Dryness and irritation can be particularly debilitating for those who wear contact lenses or suffer...
Dec 04, 2014
Winter break is in a few weeks and, with college students finding their way home for the holidays, it is a good time for parents to check in and make sure their independent kids are taking care of themselves properly.Vision plays a key role in learning as well as extra-curricular activities...
Nov 25, 2014
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know the facts?