Underhill Optometry
51 Underhill Drive Suite 202 M3A2J8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Glaucoma, also known as the sneaky thief of sight, can cause permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected early enough through a routine eye exam. While there's no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from leading to severe vision loss. Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam!

New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.

When detected in the early stages, glaucoma can be controlled, preventing severe vision loss and eventual blindness. Schedule an eye exam today!

In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.

Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your beary best this holiday season!

Diet plays an important role in preventing or mitigating diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Read on to learn what foods to increase and which ones to avoid. What’s your favorite recipes using these eye-healthy nutrients, comment below!

It’s time for your eye exam!

As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.

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!

Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not appear until later in life. It is often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the #eye. Early detection of #glaucoma can be detected by an OCT scan.

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!

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.

Learning is always more fun when it’s clear!

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:

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

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

#Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and proceeds to get worse over time, if untreated. The OCT scan allows us to see detailed images of the retina to detect, monitor, and control changes to the retina.

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!

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!

Schedule your child’s eye exam online or by phone.

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!