Blink Eyecare
24 Lakewood Boulevard R2J 2M6 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Digitial Eye Strain Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: take a break after using a computer or other device every 20 minutes. During this break, focus on something at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. #eyestrain #headaches #eyefatigue #computervisionsyndrome #eyefacts #computervision

UW's Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) Centre has developed some great resources on Contact Lens Wear and Coronavirus.

Seasonal Allergies can often affect the ocular surface causing itchy, watery, swollen, or red eyes. Seasonal allergies affecting the eyes is called Allergic Conjunctivitis, which can be an acute reaction or chronic problem. Treatment Options: - cool artificial tears (preservative-free is preferred) as often as you need - antihistamine/mast-cell stabilizer eye drop (OTC or Rx from your optometrist)... -limit your time outdoors if you are allergic to a particular pollen - oral antihistamine If your eyes are still bothering you, you may need a stronger prescription eye drop or evaluation by your optometrist. Call us if you are having an urgent ocular health problem! #seasonalallergies #springallergies #ocularallergies #pollencount #winnipegspring #itchyeyes #redeyes #allergicconjunctivitis #antihistamine See more

Keratoconus is a condition that affects 1 in 1000 individuals. It is a progressive corneal disease that causes blurred vision, high astigmatism, and other ocular health problems. People who suffer from #Keratoconus usually start to show symptoms in their late teens-twenties. November 10 is #WorldKCDay to raise awareness of this condition, and advocate for those who live with this disease. Our optometrists diagnose and help to manage... #keratoconus with glasses and, more often, specialty contact lenses. #cornea #keratoconusawareness #specialtycontactlenses #sclerallenses #cornealcrosslinking #winnipegoptometrist See more