It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioral problems in their children at some point in time. While there may be many reasons for a child acting out or being inattentive, research has shown that poor visual skills can contribute to behavioral issues in children. That’s because visual deficits, such as poor eye teaming and […]
Dry eye syndrome (DES) occurs when a change in the tear film disrupts the health, comfort and visual functions of the eye’s surface. Both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the onset and progression of dry eye syndrome. This includes age, gender, climate, hormonal changes, diet, medications, other health conditions and the amount of […]
Many health conditions can be detected by examining the eyes. For instance, by analyzing the health of the blood vessels in the retina, eye doctors can detect signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes can also be detected in the eyelids by the absence of meibomian glands. At Eye Health Centre in St. Albert, we […]
Are your post-concussion symptoms still bothering you weeks, months or even years after your concussion? If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Following a brain injury, up to 90% of patients develop vision problems. If you or a loved one has experienced a brain injury and is struggling with visual problems, contact Eye Health Centre […]
Everyone gets headaches. Most of the time they’re mild and go away before you know it. But sometimes they hit you like a ton of bricks and cause your vision to become blurry. Cluster headaches and migraines are notorious for producing temporary changes in vision during an episode. But did you know that visual problems […]
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