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for taking care of your eyes

Information and recommendations

Here you will find a wealth of useful information for taking good care of your eyes: what to do and what to avoid for improved eye health and greater comfort day in and day out.

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Glaucoma: Taking Care Of Your Optic Nerve

24 March 2017

Did you know that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in Canada? This condition is caused by deterioration of the optic nerve due to the buildup of fluids within the eye. The optic nerve plays a critical role … Continued

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What to do in case of a ophthalmic migraine?

23 March 2017

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 … Continued

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Eye surgery and risks

2 February 2017

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 … Continued

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After laser eye surgery

2 February 2017

Patients’ first questions relate to the operation itself. However, it is also important to prepare them for the postoperative phase to avoid worrying about common side effects such as itching, discomfort, tearing, blurred vision, and so on. In fact, any … Continued

Diabetes and cataract surgery

14 November 2016

Cataracts are a common disease among the elderly. With age, lens of the eye becomes opaque and no longer allows the patient to see clearly. Today, this eye disease can be fixed with an operation that involves replacing the opaque … Continued

Keratoconus view Examen - Michel Pop

What is keratoconus, This corneal dystrophy ?

19 September 2016

Keratoconus is an eye disease characterized by thinning and distortion of the cornea. Normally spherical, the cornea bulges and then takes on a conical shape. This degeneration is a rare eye condition, but it is also irreversible, hence the importance … Continued

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Zoom in on Myopia [Quiz]

12 July 2016

Myopia is a vision problem that is very common. Yet, a certain number of myths surround this vision defect that affects adults, as well as children. Do you truly know what myopia is, what are its symptoms and how to … Continued