Dr. A Kara & Associates
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle L5N 2R5 Mississauga, ON, Canada

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.

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

Which do you prefer to wear? Hit for glasses or for contacts.

Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure they're polycarbonate lenses, they’re 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if you've 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!

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!

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

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, let's all stay active and vibrant as long as possible! No one can escape aging, but don’t let that get you down. Let’s focus on the positive! Take a good look at yourself: are you where you want to be physically, socially, mentally, or financially? It's never too late to reinvent yourself!

Using electronic devices right before bed can obstruct your body’s 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.

To keep safe & healthy, we're 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 & you’ve been using your phone, chances are... it’s contaminated too!

With all its benefits, the computer age is harming our eyes and vision. Protect your eyes with computer glasses. Schedule an eye exam today!

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. Here’s how to disinfect your glasses:

Computer glasses are available in non-prescription and prescription lenses and are made for children as well as adults. Schedule an eye exam today!

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, don’t 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:

Computer glasses with blue light protection reduce the dangerous effects of blue light and the risks of Computer Vision Syndrome. Schedule an eye exam today!

In honor of National Eye Exam Month, don’t 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 child’s yearly eye exam, if you haven’t done so already! Keeping your child’s 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 you spend 2 or more hours a day on your computer or device, it’s time to consider computer glasses. Schedule an eye exam today!