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A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Eye Care As parents, we do everything we can to support our children’s development—yet vision is often overlooked in the early years. At Dr. Myrna Wong & Associates in Aurora, ON, we believe in the power of early detection and routine eye exams to set your child up for long-term visual and academic…

If you wake up in the morning feeling like your eyes have spent the night in the desert, or your eyes are itchy, dry, red and irritated all day long, you may have dry eye syndrome (DES). DES is super-common, yet many people either ignore it or put up with the condition, not realizing that there are…

Contact lenses have an excellent safety record – as long as the wearer carefully follows their eye doctor's instructions. October is Contact Lens Safety Month, so there's no better time to brush up on safety tips to keep your eyes and vision healthy while wearing contact lenses! If you have further questions, need to update your prescriptions,…

Vision plays a central role in nearly every aspect of daily life, yet it’s easy to take healthy eyes for granted. As we enter 2025, the importance of regular eye exams cannot be overstated. Comprehensive eye exams not only preserve your vision but also protect your overall health by detecting early signs of eye conditions and systemic…

Holiday season is in full swing! And while most people are focused on shopping for gifts and other holiday prep, it's important to remember a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy through all of the holiday hustle and bustle. At Aurora Family Eyecare in Aurora, our priority is to help you keep your eyes safe…

The end of the year is the perfect time to prioritize your family’s eye care. Many vision insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) operate on a “use it or lose it” basis, meaning any unused benefits expire on December 31. Scheduling your appointments now ensures you and your loved ones can take advantage of…

Vision supplements are a great way to add to your diet in a way that supports the long-term vision and eye health. Unfortunately, not all vision supplements are created equal. Many of them contain poor-quality ingredients or make claims about their benefits that are not backed up by science. Fortunately, there are several supplements out…