Welcome to the Lionsgate Optometry & Optical Library, our comprehensive collection of vision health related information. As you browse through this part of the site, you’ll find dozens of helpful articles about eye diseases, vision problems, contact lenses and eyewear. Welcome to the Lionsgate Optometry & Optical Library, our comprehensive collection of vision health related information. As you browse through this part of the site, you’ll find dozens of helpful articles about eye diseases, vision problems, contact lenses, eyewear and laser eye surgery.
Your Eye Health Library
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Eye problems can range from mild to severe; some are chronic, while others may resolve on their own, never to appear again. The articles below will give you a basic understanding of some of these problems and their implications. The cardinal rule is if your eyes don't look good, feel good or see well, you should visit your doctor.
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Seeing clearly is just one part of your overall eye health. It’s important to have regular eye exams at our North Shore eye care clinic whether or not you wear glasses or contacts, and even if your vision is sharp. The articles below explain what problems can be spotted with an eye exam at Lionsgate Optical & Optometry, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.
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Sports eyewear can give you the performance edge you're seeking for just about any sport. But make sure you get the eye protection you need as well. And after you're fit for the right eyewear, you might want to take your game up a notch with the same kind of vision training used by professional athletes.
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It’s not true “insurance” that protects you against unexpected or overwhelming financial obligations. Vision insurance, on the other hand, is a wellness benefit designed to provide routine eye care, prescription eyewear and other vision-related services at a reduced cost. Learn about types of vision plans, and how they work.
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If you are among the 85 million Baby Boomers in the United States and Canada (born between 1946 and 1964), you've probably noticed your eyes have changed. Most notably, presbyopia - the normal, age-related loss of near focusing ability - usually becomes a problem in our 40's, requiring new vision correction solutions. Learn about measures you can take to keep seeing clearly for years to come.
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Just as our physical strength decreases with age, our eyes also exhibit an age-related decline in performance - particularly as we reach our 60's and beyond. Some age-related eye changes are perfectly normal, but others may signal a disease process. It's important to recognize signs and symptoms, and perhaps even more important to mitigate the effects of aging with some simple and common-sense strategies.