It’s SUMMER! (Alexa, play Danza Kuduro. 😎) It’s that magical time of year when we in the Great White North leap headfirst into our seasonal reprieve before the snows of autumn are upon us. We love our lakes, camping and outdoor cooking, to say nothing of a good bonfire with friends. Another benefit of this […]
Seeing is Believing: Nutrition to Optimise Your Vision Health
May is Vision Health Month. At Shelburne Optometry, we believe in considering the whole person bringing their eyes to us for care. So much goes on beneath the surface of our complex beings, it only makes sense to work with those processes to our full benefit. In today’s post, we’re going to give you the […]
Eye of the Tigress: Vision Health for Women
April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month, designated by the non-profit group Prevent Blindness to raise awareness and offer education on the differences women face when it comes to their vision. This blog post discusses eye disease, pregnancy and menopause as they affect the vision of AFAB (assigned female at birth) individuals, due to […]
Glaucoma: The Disease You Don’t See Coming
It’s World Glaucoma Week so we’re bringing awareness to this mysterious disease, and what it means to live with it in today’s world. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic progressive disease affecting the optic nerve, due to disruptions in fluid flow that increase pressure within the eye. Undetected, this disease can slowly eat away […]