Understanding Myopia and Its Impact Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent vision condition affecting a significant portion of the global population. Characterized by the inability to see distant objects clearly, myopia has become increasingly common, especially among children and young adults. The rise of digital screen usage and reduced time spent outdoors are contributing factors to this growing issue. The impact of myopia goes beyond mere inconvenience. If left unchecked, it can lead to more severe eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Given its potential to affect quality of life and overall eye health, finding effective management…

Eyecare is an important requirement, and most people took it for granted for a long time. Through the pandemic, we implemented various safety measures to allow clients to get the help and assistance they need. Through the pandemic, people were not open to meeting one another in person, so we created processes for them to feel safe and comfortable with their visit, to get the assistance they needed to get through the process.

Due to COVID-19, people have been spending more time online and on digital devices as they cannot meet face to face. While digital technology has proved useful, it has also impacted the eye health of several individuals due to long hours of screen time amid the work-from-home setup, school from home, and the growing addiction to social media. On account of this, the experts at Wesbrook Eyecare Optometry want to caution you about the changes your eyes will go through during the pandemic and why COVID-19 should not be a reason for postponing checkups and eye surgeries.