Family Vision Centre
1033 Barrydowne Rd Suite 202 P3A 5Z9 Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada

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Fall Prevention Month November is Fall Prevention Month! Did you know, seniors with low vision are 2.5 times more likely to fall than those without it. Compounding the issue, vision loss is linked to decreased physical activity, which leads to a risk for falls and an increased fear of falls, which in turn increases seniors' risk of social isolation.... Between 20-30% of seniors fall each year. Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. Approximately 30% of individuals aged 65 and older fall every year. Among those aged 80 and over, the risk of falls increases to 45%.

Diabetes Awareness Month November is Diabetes Awareness Month! This is a great time to talk about how eye exams can help detect and manage diabetes. -Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in Canada.... -80% of vision loss from diabetes is preventable. -People with diabetes are more likely to develop cataracts at a younger age & are twice as likely to develop glaucoma. -Diabetic retinopathy often lacks early symptoms, people with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.

Have you had pink eye? Do you know know what do use? Here's a neat little cheat-sheet for you!

Adult Eye Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Several studies suggest omega-3 fatty acids may help protect adult eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. Essential fatty acids also may help proper drainage of intraocular fluid from the eye, decreasing the risk of high eye pressure and glaucoma. Please see the attached article if you want to know more...... https://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/fatty_acid_1.htm

Are you thinking about costume contacts?

We are closed this Saturday and Monday for Thanksgiving weekend. We will return to our regular hours on Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 am. If you have an emergency please present to your family doctor or the hospital. Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Please remember to wear a mask, and social distance if possible!

Baby girl see clearly for the first time :) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=757338004841263

Never Rinse Your Contacts in Tap Water Acanthamoeba, a rare but nasty sight-destroying bug, may lurk in your water supply. Always use the solution recommended by your optometrist.

We are closed Saturday, September 5th, Sunday, September 6th & Monday September 7th for Labour Day Weekend. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00am to 8:00pm. If you have an emergency, please go to a walk in clinic or emerge. We hope everyone can have a safe and happy long weekend. Remember to wear a mask when social distancing is not possible.

Take Your Contacts Out to Sleep Even just for a nap. Closing your eyes adds an extra layer blocking oxygen to your cornea, and germs love any environment thats dark and moist. If you spend all night with your contacts in, your risk of corneal ulcers is 10 to 15 times greater.

When Having Your Vision Tested, Relax and Blink Often If you dont, the smooth tear film on the surface of your eye starts to break up, making it more difficult for you to tell which lens is clearest.

Watch Out for the "Silent Thief" Glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness, is called a "silent thief" for good reason. In the early stages, its asymptomatic. The only way to catch it before significant damage has occurred is with regular eye exams.

All Adults Need a Biennial Eye Exam... ...Or an annual one if theyre over the age of 64. A 2018 study by the Canadian Association of Optometrists found that two out of three seniors had an eye condition such as cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Your Eyes Arent Just the Windows to Your Soul... They also hold clues about your health. Eye doctors are often the first to notice serious diseasesincluding brain tumours, hypertension and diabetesby examining the condition of the blood vessels in your retina.

Whats the difference between amblyopia and strabismus? Amblyopia: Also known as lazy eye, amblyopia is when one eye is unable to see as well as the other eye, even with glasses on. During early childhood, if one eye turns in or out, or if vision is more blurred in one eye than the other, the connections between the brain and the eye are affected, causing amblyopia. Strabismus: Also known as crossed eyes, strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not point in the same direction. The most common type is where the eye turns inwards (towards the nose), but some people experience strabismus where their eye turns out, up or down. If left untreated, strabismus can cause amblyopia (lazy eye).

You may have heard these terms from your optometrists, but what do they mean? Myopia (near-sightedness): People with myopia are able to see near objects clearly but struggle with seeing distant objects, such as a board at school or TV screens. Hyperopia (far-sightedness): People with hyperopia find seeing distant objects easier than near objects. They have to use extra effort to focus on things far away and even more effort to see things close up.

We will be closed on Monday August 3rd for the civic holiday! We will return to regular hours on Tuesday August 4th from 9am-8pm! Please remember to be safe, and wear a mask when you arent able to maintain social distancing. Enjoy the weekend!

We just had to #repost this! Were glad that we can still offer our services thanks to our safety protocols! This kind of social distancing eye exam would be interesting!

In recognition of Dry Eye Awareness Month, a new Alcon survey showed that nearly 80% of Americans are spending more time on screens during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Of those who increased their screen time, nearly half have experienced their eyes feeling dry as a result of it. Learn more about these findings and the latest advancement in SYSTANE eye drops - SYSTANE HYDRATION Preservative-Free (PF) with HydroBoost Technology. #SYSTANE #DryEyeAwareness #SeeBrilliantly https://www.alcon.com//alcon-survey-shows-more-screen-time See more

"There are a number of strategies that have been suggested to keep your glasses, and your vision, clear when youre wearing a mask."

What is Dry Eye and how is it treated? July is #DryEyeAwarenessMonth so its the perfect time to learn more about this condition!

We will be closed for Canada Day on Wednesday July 1st. Regular hours resume on Thursday July 2nd from 9:00am-8:00pm. We would like to remind everyone that we are open by appointment open only. Please give us a call at 705-566-6858 if you need to see an Optometrist or Optician.

Visit our website to see our new COVID-19 guidelines to keep you and our team members safe! http://www.sudburyvisioncentre.com

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the result of the normally clear lens in your eye becoming cloudy. They can vary from extremely small areas of cloudiness to large opaque areas that cause a noticeable reduction in vision. https://opto.ca/health-library/cataracts

"When your child participates in sports, eye safety should be taken very seriously, as eye injuries can lead to serious and long-term vision problems." Here are some tips! https://www.allaboutvision.com/pa/sports-glasses-for-kids/

As of next week, our hours will resume back to normal. We will still be open by appointment only for all services. Please give us a call at 705-566-6858 to schedule an appointment. Due to the mall doors being locked, please access Family Vision Centre by entering the Remax doors in front of Entrance 2 of the mall. This mall entrance is where Urban Planet is located. The picture below shows the doors to the right. Walk up the stairs, follow the hallway and we are at the end on the left. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!

We are SO happy to announce that we will be re-opening on June 1st by appointment only. The College of Optometrist has set guidelines for us to follow. Our new procedures are posted on our website. All of these procedures are put in place for the safety of our patients and team members. We thank everyone for their support during these tough times and look forward to being open again! http://www.sudburyvisioncentre.com

"COVID-19 restrictions may have an unintended consequence of increasing the burden of myopia"

Dont forget to give your eyes some TLC! Take time to blink! When we use digital devices, we tend to blink significantly less, which can cause dry eye. ... Take a break from the screen with the 20/20/20 rule (every 20 minutes, focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds), but also for longer periods of time to get your body moving and give your eyes some rest! Avoid using a screen one hour before bedtime - this can help improve your sleep, something we could all appreciate a little help with!

Washing our hands is essential during COVID-19. Handling contact lenses doesnt put you at risk but it is very important to follow proper measures. Read this article to learn more:

We are here for you! Our office is currently triaging cases and are here for you and your eye health concerns. Please start with giving us a call and we will get back to you within 24 hours to take care of your needs. 705-566-6858

For our patients who are currently using I-MED products, I-MED is now able to ship directly to you due to COVID-19! Below is a link to their online store. Please use Family Vision Centre as the referral clinic and do not hesitate to give us a call at 705-566-6858 if you need assistance! https://imedpharma.com/store/

Happy Easter to everyone!! As tempting as it is to see our loved ones this weekend, please stay home and stay safe!

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health has given a new protocol. We will be cancelling non urgent eye exams until further notice. However, Family Vision Centre will be open to triage urgent cases only. We ask if anyone has travelled in the last 2 weeks or has any symptoms of COVID-19 to please stay home. To redue the spread of the virus, please refrain from coming in and give our office a call at 705-566-6858 if you have an eye emergency or need any other assistance. We will get be checking our voicemail regularly and will get back to you within 24 hours. We will be providing phone consultation and scheduling emergency appointments as needed. For any further questions, please give us a call before coming in.

Due to COVID-19, the College of Optometry has given a new protocol. We will be cancelling non urgent eye exams until further notice. We ask if anyone has travelled in the last 2 weeks or has any symptoms of COVID-19 to please stay home. Family Vision Centre will be open from 9am-12pm Monday - Friday to triage urgent cases ONLY. We will be available to dispense glasses and do frame repairs, however we ask if you could only come in if this is an emergency situation. We will not... be doing any frame adjustments at this time to adhere to the College of Optometry recommendations to maintain social distancing. We will be available for emergency eye exams by appointment only. To reduce the spread of the virus, please refrain from coming in and give our office a call at 705-566-6858 if you need to schedule an appointment. We will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule an appointment. For any further questions, please give us a call before coming in. Please refer to this article posted by the College of Optometry: https://www.collegeoptom.on.ca///urgent-care-only-covid19/

Did you know that eye exams can also identify signs and symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes? Find out more information on the health benefits of a comprehensive eye exam right here. https://nsoptometrists.ca//eyehea/comprehensive_eye_exams

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