Ajax Family Eye Care
75 Bayly St. W. Unit 3 L1S 7K7 Ajax, ON, Canada

Our eyes are massively important in daily life. They allow us to see our loved ones, view beautiful places, and can even inform us about our general health. Join the global challenge to #LoveYourEyes and book an eye exam today!

We’ll provide you with treatment that suits you and your eyes. Book an eye exam today.

We are so thankful and grateful to have you as a patient. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends, stay safe!

Decorative lenses are a medical device and should not be purchased at costume shops, online, or at convenience stores. Poorly fitted contact lenses can scrape the outer layer of the eye making the eye more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses that can cause serious infections.

Each year, millions are affected by eye injuries90% of those could have been prevented by using proper eye protection. They not only cause pain and discomfort but can potentially lead to serious vision loss and even blindness! We encourage everyone to wear the proper eye protection when working or playing sports to help reduce the risk of an eye injury. Or, contact us to learn how to best protect your and your family's eyes.

Don’t let allergies take you out of the moment. Schedule an appointment today!

Did you know? Most geckos don’t have eyelidsso they can’t blink! Instead, they use their tongue to lick their corneas in order to keep them clean and moist!

Did you know that an eye exam can detect and reveal a number of cardiovascular conditions, such as clogged arteries? That's because any changes or damage to the retinal blood vessels reflect abnormalities concerning the heart. Safeguard your heart and vision by leading a healthy lifestyle and by getting routine eye exams.

It’s FRIDAY, let’s celebrate!

Cooler weather, cozy sweaters, fall foliage, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING... Fall is here! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below

Electronic devices emit blue light, which is known to disrupt sleep patterns. Contact us today to learn more about blue light blocking lenses.

To keep your contact lenses clean and safe, always dump old solution, rinse your case out with solution (NOT WATER!) and store them in clean solution every time. This prevents any harmful bacteria from growing and spreading to your lenses.

Do you often experience eye strain? Spending long periods reading, working at the computer, watching tv, looking at your cell phone screen, or even driving long distances can all lead to sore, tired and itchy eyes. Get relief by giving your eyes a regular break. Simply closing your eyes, looking away, or blink regularly. If the problem persists, contact us!

International Literacy Day raises awareness on the importance and value of literacy in children and adults. Preserving healthy and clear vision is critical for reading and writing since we use our eyes to do both! In honor of International Literacy Day, make sure you book your eye exam.

Diet plays an important role in preventing or mitigating diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Read on to learn what foods to increase and which ones to avoid. What’s your favorite recipes using these eye-healthy nutrients, comment below!

Your benefits run out by the end of the year! Book an eye exam today.

Wash your hands with soap and water before handling contact lenses. Place 1 lens in the palm of your hand, add a generous amount of solution, and gently rub with your finger for about 10 seconds in order to remove any buildup on the lens. Then, rinse the lens with solution. Repeat with the 2nd lens and ta-da! They’re ready to wear!

REMINDER! Tomorrow, Daylight Savings ends...

It’s time for your eye exam!

As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.

We live in a world flooded with digital devices. As a result, you may be starting to experience digital eye strain, which makes your eyes feel sore, tired, watery, and/or dry. To prevent this from occurring, follow the 20-20-20 rule!

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Now that face masks are part of our everyday wardrobe, you may notice your eyes getting a little dryer than usual. Here are some tips to keep that from happening: - Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose. This will ensure the moisture exits through the side of your mask and not above it. - Try to blink more frequently. - Ask us about lubricating eye drops.

Red, itchy, burning eyes. Don’t let allergies stop you from enjoying nature.

Schedule your appointment before time runs out on your vision plan and flex spending benefits.

Prepare for your winter vacation and stock up on your contact lenses! Contact us to place your entire year supply order.

Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.

Don't be unprepared for your winter vacation! Stock up on contact lenses with a year supply, contact us to place your order.

This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is, The Nurse and Diabetes. Nurses help support people living with all types of health concerns especially those that have diabetes. They face several challenges and education is so important to help equip nurses with the skills they need to help support them.

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Often, when winter is upon us our motivation to exercise and eat healthy foods tend to plummet along with the temperature. Don't let the cooler weather hold you back from staying healthy! Make sure you eat nutritious meals, stay active, limit alcoholic beverages, and avoid smoking tobacco.

One of the best ways to give your eyes love is to get at least 7 - 9 hours of sleep a night. A good night’s rest keeps the eyes ready for the next day and can prevent eye spasms, dryness, itchiness, strain, and bloodshot eyes. It also prevents dark circles from appearing around the eyes and let's be honest, who wants those?!

Why is it so important for diabetics to get a yearly eye exam? Not only does diabetes affect your body but it can also seriously damage your vision, potentially leading to vision loss. With the proper care, like getting a yearly dilated eye exam & maintaining a healthy diet, you can help keep your eyes healthy! Contact us to schedule your yearly dilated eye exam.

Today, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month marks the day the First World War ended in 1918. Take a moment of silence to remember and honour all those who sacrificed their lives serving our nation.

Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Heres a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure theyre polycarbonate lenses, theyre 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if youve had any previous eye injuries or surgeries. Regularly inspect protective eyewear for any damages. Lastly, contact us to determine which protective eyewear is best for your needs!

Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.

Allergies are treatable. Contact our optometry office today and find out how you can get relief.

Bring your children in for a comprehensive eye exam to detect any underlying vision problems that could have an impact on their success and happiness.

Our hands touch a variety of surfaces throughout the daycounters, doorknobs, our phones, etc. So remember to wash your hands before touching your face or eyes to prevent spreading any germs into your body!

Scary things happen on Halloween... don't let an eye infection be the scariest! Decorative contacts are a great addition to any costume, but when used without a valid prescription, they may seriously harm your eyes & vision. Contact us to get safely fitted & enjoy a healthy and fun Halloween.

Water on contact lenses is a big no-no! Water contains microorganisms that could cause an eye infection, even if the water is clean.

For those working and schooling from home, screen time has now doubled! Here are some tips to help minimize the damaging effects of too much screen time:

Vision problems affect learning, grades, athletics and ultimately a childs self-confidence. Bring your children in for a comprehensive eye exam to detect any underlying vision problems that could have an impact on their success and happiness.

Happy Labour Day! Get ready to BBQ, grab some great sales, hit up the beach or pool, and enjoy the time off. How will you celebrate this #labourday?

Finding ways to alleviate stress is so important for your health, including your vision! Symptoms like blurry vision, eye twitching, watery or dry eyes, and headaches can be reduced significantly by finding tension relieving strategies, meditation anyone?

In honor of Healthy Aging Month, lets all stay active and vibrant as long as possible! No one can escape aging, but dont let that get you down. Lets focus on the positive! Take a good look at yourself: are you where you want to be physically, socially, mentally, or financially? Its never too late to reinvent yourself!

Schedule an appointment today and find relief.

Using electronic devices right before bed can obstruct your bodys internal clock (circadian rhythm). The blue light emitted from these devices hinders the release of the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin, making it difficult to get a good night of quality sleep. Consider changing the settings on your phone to blue light filter/night shift or stop using your digital devices for at least 45 minutes before bedtime.

Despite the pandemic this year, there are so many things to be grateful for: our wonderful patients, family, and friendsto name a few. Enjoy this time with loved ones and an amazing feast. We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

To keep safe & healthy, were constantly washing our hands. But what about our smartphones? Studies have shown that these devices can be carriers for viruses, bacteria, & even fungi! Check with your phone manufacturer for cleaning instructions. If your hands are contaminated & youve been using your phone, chances are... its contaminated too!

Convergence is the ability to turn the eyes towards each other and maintain binocular fusion when focusing on a near object or target, such as a book.

Did you know that your glasses can potentially transfer viruses? COVID-19 can live on plastic and glass surfaces for several days. Cleaning our glasses frequently after touching them could stop the contamination cycle. Heres how to disinfect your glasses:

Saccades - Rapid eye movements where the eyes move together from one word or group of words to the next while reading. This allows readers to rapidly see and process the information conveyed by the text.

With some of the kids going back to school this fall, please spend some time with them discussing ways to stay safe & protect themselves from COVID-19.

Whether your child is going to be learning at home or in school, dont forget to add an eye exam to their back-to-school checklist. Learning usually involves reading, writing, computer work & even physical education all of which require great vision. If your child is having trouble seeing clearly, he or she may feel tired & struggle to maintain focus. Here are 4 signs your child may have undetected vision problems:

Eye Tracking - The ability to effortlessly and smoothly move our eyes across a printed page. Tracking problems can slow the development of reading skills and cause the child to avoid reading due to eyestrain and discomfort.

In honor of National Eye Exam Month, dont put off your eye exam and schedule it! Go the extra mile and tell a friend, family, neighbor, anyone... to get theirs done too!

With the new school year right around the corner, this is the perfect time to schedule your childs yearly eye exam, if you havent done so already! Keeping your childs eyes safe is also an important part of maintaining healthy vision. Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of vision loss in children.

If your child is struggling in class, an eye exam is key to isolating any underlying vision problems. Learn more about the vision skills that are necessary for reading. Schedule your childs eye exam today!

Dont forget to wear your sunglasses... enjoy your weekend!

There are many reasons to have your toddler undergo an eye exam. Eye problems can cause a variety of learning and behavioral problems later in life. The earlier problems are diagnosed, the more effectively they can be treated. Excellent vision and visual skills can lead to academic success and, in turn, self-confidence.

If you could have any eye color what would it be? Comment below!

A study conducted by John Hopkins University shows that a specific protein in the eyes makes them a target for COVID-19 transmission. This may also explain why certain people with coronavirus first developed conjunctivitis.

Dont be unprepared for your summer vacation! Stock up on contact lenses with a year supply, contact us to place your order.

Experiencing blurred vision? We can help! Were pros, after all

Contact lens wearers: make sure to practice good hygiene when handling your contact lenses! Prior to inserting or removing contacts, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds, and fully dry your hands using a clean paper towel.

Prepare for your summer vacation and stock up on your contacts! Contact us to place your entire year supply order.

Schedule your healthy eye appointment today!

While the sun provides us with countless benefits, it can also be harmful to our skin and eyes. Over time, unprotected exposure to UV rays can lead to macular degeneration, cataracts, and even skin cancer. Below are three essential ways to protect yourself from harmful UV rays:

Dont be unprepared on your summer vacation! Stock up on contact lenses with a year supply, contact us to place your order.

Prepare for your summer vacation and stock up on your contact lenses! Contact us to place your entire year supply order.

Ever wonder whether wearing a mask and social distancing really works? A recent study conducted by McMaster University confirms the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) - including eye protection - along with physical distancing in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

As pollen allergy symptoms begin to manifest during the COVID-19 pandemic, we may confuse one for the other, as both have similar symptoms. These include sore throat, headaches, and feeling tired.