Ilex Eye Associates
354 King Street North N2J 2Z2 Waterloo, ON, Canada

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... a time of giving, and a time of hope. Again this year, Ilex Eye Associates is pleased to partner with MCC in giving the gift of hope: visit https://mcccanada.ca/christmas to learn more. We're raffling this gingerbread house (yes, it's edible), and purchasing a ticket on behalf of every person who orders eyeglasses before Christmas. It will be delivered to the winner on Christmas Eve through contact-free curbside drop-off. Want to participate on your own? Tickets are $2 each or 10 for $5, and can be purchased by e-transfer to [email protected] Merry Christmas, and save the neck for me, Clark ;-)

As Diabetes Month winds down, let's remember that what you see on the outside and what we see on the inside can be very, very different. In fact, although diabetes is the most common cause of vision loss in working-age adults, it can remain asymptomatic ... until it's not. If you or someone you know has diabetes, and hasn't had an eye exam with pupil dilation in the last year, please call our office to schedule your appointment. We're taking every precaution to provide a safe environment, and will continue to do our best to help ensure that you see well, both now and into the future. Stay well.

OGS Perspective: pupil diameter in early open-angle glaucoma ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in working age adults. Further, as many as one in three Canadians already have diabetes or pre-diabetes, but don't know it ... and that number is growing rapidly. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment of both diabetes and its complications can help patients maintain their quality of life. See your optometrist regularly, and we'll do our best to help you enjoy a lifetime of healthy eyes and good vision.

Well, we're halfway through the Cheaper Challenge, where we bust the myth that glasses are always more expensive at your optometrist. You have two more weeks to give us a chance ... we'll do our best to match or beat the price, but won't cut corners or scrimp on quality to do so. Give us a call to book your appointment today. Happy Friday

Agreed, Back to School 2020 looks and feels like no other, but at least one thing remains the same: your child, whether in class or online, needs to see well to learn well. An eye exam should still be part of your September checklist. Your optometrist will ensure that your child's eyes are healthy, seeing clearly, and working well together. Give your eye doc a call today to help make sure that your family members see clearly tomorrow (and the next day).

OGS Perspective: diagnosing myopic glaucoma ...