OAO Blog

Explore helpful tips, expert insights, and the latest information to keep your eyes healthy.

Seasonal Allergies: Why Your Eyes React and How to Find Relief

Itchy, red, watery eyes? Learn how seasonal allergies affect your eyes, what causes them, and how your optometrist can help you find relief.

Floaters and Spots: What They Are and When to Get Them Checked

Floaters and spots are common but can sometimes signal eye disease. Learn what causes them and when to see your optometrist.

Cosmetic Contact Lenses: Fun Looks, Serious Risks Without Proper Care

What It Is Cosmetic contact lenses — sometimes called decorative or theatrical lenses — change how your eyes look. They can be used to enhance natural eye colour, create fantasy looks for events like Halloween, or achieve dramatic effects for...

Early Detection in Children: Protecting Sight, Supporting Success

When it comes to your child’s health, early detection is everything—and their eye health is no exception. Vision plays a vital role in learning, development, and confidence. Yet many childhood eye conditions develop quietly, without obvious...

Alzheimer’s Disease and Vision: Understanding the Connection

Learn how Alzheimer’s disease can affect vision, eye movement, and perception — and how optometrists can help manage these changes.

See What Matters Most: Protecting the Gift of Sight This Holiday Season

As snow blankets Ontario and the holidays fill our days with light, it’s time to slow down, reflect, and focus on what really matters. This season, the Ontario Association of Optometrists invites you to celebrate one of life’s most extraordinary...