POP BLOG

Today, the risks associated with eye operations are very low. This is due to an improvement of operating techniques as well as from a better selection of the candidates for the operation. In fact, prior to any eye operation, a very detailed preoperative consultation will help determine the eligibility of a patient for ocular surgery. […]

Protégez-Vous is a monthly magazine with the mission of informing Quebec consumers and helping them choose their goods and services in a clear and informed fashion, while taking into account issues related to consumption. This organization, which is a completely independent non-profit, recently focused on laser vision correction clinics in Quebec. In their February edition, […]

LASIK has been used as a surgical technique for almost 30 years. It treats common vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism by altering and reshaping the cornea so that light can refract correctly, giving the patient a clear image.  If you’re looking for permanent eyesight correction, you may be wondering if LASIK is […]

“We are what we eat,” said Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Since his time, thousands of studies have largely confirmed his statement. For instance, did you know that certain foods, owing to their nutrients and vitamins, are especially recommended for maintaining healthy eyes and good eyesight? Here are a few of them. Vitamin A and […]

Most of us have experienced headaches, characterized by pain and a feeling of pressure in the forehead and temples. However, a headache is very different from a migraine, which itself is distinguished from an Ocular migraine. What is the difference between a classic migraine and an ophthalmic migraine ? A migraine is a pain concentrated […]

Important Things to Know Before Undergoing a LASIK Eye Surgery If you suffer from visual disorders such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, you may have considered LASIK laser eye surgery to correct your vision.  Since 1994, LASIK vision correction has restored perfect vision to over 90% of the millions of patients worldwide who have undergone […]

    LASIK is a surgical technique that has been used for almost 30 years. It aims to offer patients clear vision. Are you thinking that LASIK is the right solution for you but you have concerns?  Is this the solution for me? LASIK eye surgery is available at the Cliniques Michel Pop. If you’re […]

There are many beliefs about eye health and vision problems. Some are justified, others are only urban legends! Gauge your knowledge with the test below and learn more about eye problems, their myths and their realities. Remember that…   Carrots do not improve your eye sight.   Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and contribute to […]

There are many beliefs about eye health and vision problems. Some are justified, others are only urban legends! Gauge your knowledge with the test below and learn more about eye problems, their myths and their realities.   Vision Problems: Myths or Realities? There are many beliefs about eye health and vision problems. Some are justified, […]

Eye floaters or vitreous floaters are like dark spots that move in the visual field of the affected subject. They are often described as “flying flies”. They can take the shape of dots, circles, lines or can be more diffuse like cobwebs. The Michel Pop Clinics provide you with an explanation this phenomenon and suggest […]

There are several techniques for performing laser eye surgery and it is not always clear what distinguishes them. From all laser Lasik, PRK, EpiLASIK and more. All this terminology can be confusing! Let us help shed light on what they all mean.   Eye Surgery: various types of lasers Above all, remember that the cornea […]

Changes in vision, with or without a burning sensation or the feeling of grains of sand in your eyes? These are symptoms of dry eyes. Millions of people around the world are affected by this eye disease, which must be treated to prevent complications. Anyone can develop dry eyes. Traditionally, the elderly were most affected, […]