Can Your Eyes Reveal Heart Health Issues?
February is Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the steps we can take to keep our hearts healthy. While most people associate heart health with blood pressure and cholesterol levels, few realize that the eyes can offer important clues about cardiovascular conditions. In fact, an eye exam can sometimes […]
Protecting Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain This Holiday Season
As the holiday season kicks into full gear, many of us find ourselves spending extra hours on screens—whether it’s browsing for gifts, checking holiday recipes, or catching up with family and friends on social media. While it’s fun and convenient, increased screen time can take a toll on our eyes, leading to digital eye strain. […]
Five Seasonal Changes that Impact Your Eyes
As the leaves change colour and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s not just your wardrobe that needs adjusting — your eye care routine might need some attention too. The shift from warm to cooler weather during fall and winter can bring various challenges to your eye health. Here are five seasonal changes that can […]
8 Tips for Maintaining Clean Contact Lenses
Contact lenses offer convenience and clear vision for millions of people worldwide. However, to ensure their effectiveness and safety, it’s crucial to maintain proper hygiene practices and care for your contact lenses diligently. Regular cleaning and disinfection are essential steps to prevent eye infections and maintain healthy eyes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some […]
Winter Sports and Eye Safety
As winter enthusiasts eagerly hit the slopes to make the most of the winter weather, it’s essential to gear up not only for the thrills of the ride but also to safeguard one of your most precious assets – your eyes. Winter sports bring unique challenges for eye health, and addressing them with the right […]
New Year, New Vision: Setting Eye Health Resolutions for 2024
As we embark on a new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your health goals, and that includes prioritizing the well-being of your eyes. Vision is a precious gift, and nurturing it should be a top priority. This year, consider setting eye health resolutions that can positively impact your overall well-being. Here are […]
Back to School Tips for Healthy Vision
The weather is getting colder, the dog days of summer are long gone and kids are back in school. No matter what age, vision care shouldn’t take a backseat when it comes to prepping for the school year. It’s fundamental to learning to be able to see properly, from reading textbooks to watching the whiteboard […]
Recipe Feature Of The Week: A Healthy Thanksgiving Side For Your Eyes
The Thanksgiving long weekend is finally here and that means gathering around the table with our loved ones to enjoy a delicious feast of savoury and luscious dishes. For our dinner this year, we’ve found the perfect, healthy and delicious Autumn Kale Salad recipe to bring to our table and we wanted to share it […]
Vitamin C and Eye Health: Eat these Fruits and Veggies
Maintaining good eye health isn’t just about attending your routine eye check-ups with your optometrist. Our BV doctors highly recommend integrating a healthy lifestyle and diet into your daily routine to keep your eyes and body healthy and happy! There are many studies that suggest that foods rich in Vitamin C are also an amazing […]
Getting Summer Ready: BV Spring & Summer Eyewear Picks
With sunshine and summer right around the corner, it’s important to factor in sun protection when choosing your fabulous warm-weather wardrobe, and we’re not talking sunscreen! Sunglasses are the perfect fashion accessory for any outfit, and the ultimate weapon against ocular UV damage and macular degeneration. Inspired by this year’s Fashion Week shows from around […]
