Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists

As many as one million Canadians are living with undiagnosed diabetes. Many assume that a visit to a general practitioner is the only way to diagnose diabetes; however, a comprehensive eye exam can lead to early detection, reduce the risk of vision loss, and minimize the risk of other life-threatening complications. Book an eye appointment today or find an optometrist near you at www.optometrists.sk.ca

Computer vision syndrome (CVS), sometimes called digital eye strain, impacts between 50 to 90 percent of people who work at a computer. As the amount of time we spend in front of the screen increases, so does the risk of developing symptoms of CVS.

People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to become blind than the general population. Thankfully, 80% of the vision loss from diabetes is preventable. The risk of vision loss can be greatly reduced with regular comprehensive eye exams. Find an optometrist near you at www.optometrists.sk.ca

As many as one million Canadians are living with undiagnosed diabetes. A comprehensive eye exam can lead to early detection of diabetes, reduce the risk of vision loss, and minimize the risk of other life-threatening complications such as heart disease and kidney failure. Find an optometrist today at www.optometrists.sk.ca

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that your optometrist can detect indicators of diabetes during a routine eye exam? To learn more about the impact that diabetes may have on your eyes, book regular appointments with your optometrist.

Today is World Sight Day and we want to remind you to give your eyes a break! Every 20 minutes focus on something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.