Why Measuring Eye Growth Matters in Childhood Myopia
Jan 14, 2026
If you only track glasses prescriptions, you are missing part of the story When a child’s nearsightedness gets worse, most parents expect one thing to change: the glasses …
Posts tagged "Blog"
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Based in downtown Toronto, Spadina Optometry provides comprehensive eye care for adults, children, and seniors. Many topics overlap -- vision changes, dry eye, contact lenses, night driving, and screen comfort can show up together -- so you may find relevant detail even if the tag is not exactly what you searched for.
VIZZ Eye Drops: A New Option for Presbyopia (But Not Yet in Canada)
Sep 10, 2025
No More Reading Glasses? If you’ve seen the headlines lately, you may have noticed talk about VIZZ, a new prescription eye drop that could help people put down their reading …
BVD, OMD, and TikTok: What’s Really Going On With Eye Movement Disorders?
Sep 10, 2025
Lately, TikTok and Instagram Reels have been buzzing with content about Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) and Oculomotor Dysfunction (OMD). These short clips often list symptoms …
Is the 20-20-20 Rule Enough for Managing Myopia in Kids?
Jun 16, 2025
We’ve all heard the advice: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. It’s catchy, simple, and easy to remember — but when it comes to protecting …
Light Therapy for Dry Eye and Blepharitis
Jun 10, 2025
Understanding Light Therapy for Ocular Surface Disease Light therapy — including red and blue wavelengths delivered through LED-based devices — is being explored as a non-invasive …
Spring Refresh: Sunglasses, Skin Care, and Contact Lenses That Fit Your Life
May 20, 2025
As the weather warms up, your eyes need just as much care as your wardrobe or skin routine. At Spadina Optometry, we think about spring eye care as a 3-part refresh. 🕶️ 1. …
Ortho-K: How to Help Your Child Ditch Daytime Glasses
May 19, 2025
Imagine your child waking up with clear vision — no glasses, no contacts, no hassle. With Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), that’s exactly what’s possible. Ortho-K lenses are …
Spring Allergies vs. Dry Eye: How to Tell the Difference
May 8, 2025
Spring is in the air — and so are allergy symptoms. If your eyes are red, itchy, or watery, you might assume it’s just seasonal allergies. But there’s another common culprit …
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