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Oct 12, 2016
Meet Callum & Read All About his Special Journey

What you’re about to read is the story of a young boy named Callum Blackburn. He’s a playful, energetic 11-year old who loves having a good time with his family: mom Heidi and sister Keira always know how to make Callum smile. What sets Callum apart, though, is that he was born with a condition known as Angelman Syndrome.

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Oct 02, 2016
Does eye colour affect vision?

Do people with light irises see differently than those with dark-coloured eyes? Examine this information to learn more.

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Jul 28, 2016
How dehydration affects your eye health

By now, you already know about the importance of hydration and the negative impact that being dehydrated can have on your overall health. Read on to learn a little more about how it can affect your eyes, too.

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Jul 25, 2016
All About the Post-LASIK Healing Process

It’s one of the safest elective procedures in modern medicine and is regularly performed by surgeons across Canada. For these reasons—and more—it’s no surprise to see that LASIK has become more popular than ever. And while many prospective patients have concerns about LASIK, once they actually do go ahead with it, they’re always amazed by how little it hurts and how short the recovery period is!

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May 27, 2016
See How This Surf Instructor is Making Waves with LASIK

Kinesiologist and personal trainer Catherine Marquis decided to undergo laser vision correction to reduce her dependence on contact lenses. The decision came not long after she left Canada for Costa Rica so she could spend her days surfing. Now, in the city of Tamarind, Catherine manages a surf camp and retreat. Discover how she is embracing her #lasiklife to the fullest with each passing wave!

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May 11, 2016
Refractive Errors: What you Should Know

Living with poor vision? You’re not alone. Millions of people across the world have refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Keep reading to learn more about these conditions and how each one affects your eyesight.

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Feb 23, 2016
Preventing and caring for common eye injuries

Whether they’re caused by floating specks of debris or heavy trauma, eye injuries can be painful and serious. Fortunately, the majority of these injuries can be prevented and treated.

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Jan 11, 2016
A Step-By-Step Guide to LASIK

Are you interested in getting  LASIK but aren’t sure what to expect during the process? In this article is a step-by-step look at this safe and effective procedure.

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Jan 05, 2016
See How LASIK Helps this Snowboarder Go for the Gold

Get to know Maxence Parrot’s name because it’s destined to be a household one. At just age 21, this professional snowboarder has carved out quite the career for himself, having competed on some of the world’s top courses at some of snowboarding’s biggest competitions. Recently, Maxence decided to get laser vision correction to improve his eyesight. Read on to learn more about this LASIK MD patient’s exciting story—and see just how he’s living his #lasiklife!

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Dec 09, 2015
How Often Should You See Your Eye Doctor After LASIK?

After LASIK, you may think you don’t need to see an eye doctor for a very long time. This is not the case—it’s important to continue to receive regular eye exams after LASIK, and checkups with LASIK MD are not a substitute for these.

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