Bolton Optometry Clinic
12 Parr Blvd, Unit 12 L7E 4H1 Bolton, ON, Canada

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!

Speak with us to learn about myopia management and how it can impact your child's future

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!

Taking frequent breaks at work because of headaches? Very slight and otherwise unnoticeable vision problems could be causing headaches or dizziness after long periods of staring at a computer screen.

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.

Concussions affect the visual system by disrupting communication between the eyes and the brain. Prism eyeglasses may offer relief from the debilitating symptoms that concussions can cause.

Many schoolchildren have started the new school year at home, learning in online classes at least part of the time. As parents, it's important to monitor your children for signs of eyestrain and the worsening of other eye conditions.

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.

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!

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.

Have you decided on this year's Halloween costume? For most costumes, makeup is the most essential part! Here are some tips to help you avoid eye irritation or infection when using makeup:

Those headaches you've been experiencing aren't from caffeine withdrawals. They could be caused by that mild concussion you may have had in the past. Don't live with uncomfortable symptoms longer than you have to.

Billions of people around the world experience vision problems because they don’t have access to the proper eyecare & glasses. Most of these vision impairments could have been avoided had they been diagnosed & treated early on by an eye doctor. When was the last time you had an eye exam? Make sure to get annual eye exams and encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to do so as well! #HopeInSight

Would your children like to leave their glasses at home and still be able to see clearly? Orthokeratology (ortho-k) makes that possible. Children wear special contact lenses to sleep and wake up with excellent vision the next day. It gently corrects myopia (the elongation of the eye) and nearsightedness.

Try these simple tips to keep your glasses fog-free! - Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose. - Place a folded tissue under your mask, right at the bridge of your nose, to absorb the moisture. - Ask us about anti-fog sprays and wipes!

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month! Each year, thousands are affected by eye injuries, the majority of which could have been prevented by wearing proper protective eyewear & taking simple precautions. Believe it or not, half of eye injuries occur in our very homes!

Children's reading ability depends on clear vision and visual skills, like the eyes advancing across the written page. Vision problems also might explain your child's reading or reading comprehension struggles. A functional visual evaluation can determine if your child's vision is hindering their academic perfomance in school. #visiontherapy

Children who spend time outdoors daily can delay the onset of myopia. Not only does being outdoors force you to look further into the distance, but being exposed to outdoor lighting appears to slow the axial growth of the eye, the very cause of myopia. Have you taken your kids outside today? #outdoors #myopiamanagement

Are objects at a distance or close by appearing blurry? If so, it's definitely time for an eye exam! Visit our website to schedule yours today.

If you’ve suffered neurological damage from an injury or illness, your vision likely is affected, too. You might be dizzy or lose your sense of balance. We'll help get you back on your feet.

Yay! It’s officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!