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Facing a Rising Tide, Optical Industry Discusses Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases
The incidence of diabetes is on the rise across the U.S, studies show, bringing with it an increase in the onset of diabetes-related eye...
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As E-Cigarette Usage Increases, So Does the Risk of Vision Loss
Vaping, also known as the use of e-cigarettes, was once considered a safer alternative to smoking, but new research is showing that...
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Transporting the Color Blind Into a Whole New Vibrant World
Artwork can transport the viewer into a whole new world of understanding and inspiration. When you are color blind, artwork can seemingly...
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Optical Labs Get Creative With Supply Chain Shortages
Like most modern businesses that rely on overseas suppliers, the optical lens industry. has been impacted by recent disruptions to the...
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Can CBD Oil Reduce Blood Pressure?
The rate of high blood pressure in Canada continues to rise. Poor diet and stress are putting Canadians at risk every day. Research by...
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Ditching The Patch
Children are spending more time in front of computer screens, leading to a rise in cases of amblyopia, also known as lazy eye. According...
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Warrior Princess Leads Charge Against Macular Degeneration: In Conversation with Mary Walsh
To millions of Canadians she is a warrior princess, satirically fighting to bring the truth about Canadian politicians to light in a time...
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Strengthening The Lab-ECP Partnership To Improve Patient Loyalty
In an era where online shopping has become the new normal, eyecare providers have had to find new and innovative ways to boost customer...
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Defeating Digital Eye Strain
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a major shift from the physical to the virtual world as we spend more time in...
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Maintaining Lab Service In The COVID ERA
It’s been a tough year for the optical industry, especially optical labs. Soon after COVID hit regional lockdowns began, and many eyecare...
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Culturally Diverse Care
The face of Canada’s eyewear client is changing. A more culturally diverse country has led to the requirement of more specialized and...
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Beating The Blues
High Energy Visible (HEV) light in the 400nm to 420nm wavelength range creates oxidative stress on the retina, contributing to Age...
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Accessing Marijuana
According to Statista research agency, there are 342,103 registered medical marijuana clients in Canada. Though marijuana was legalised...
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Oliver's Twist Of Fate
He has been providing Canadians with world news for more than 50 years. As Canada grew as a country both politically and on the world...
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