Patient education

We have gathered this collection of resources in consultation with Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI) specialists and our patients for each eye care concern covered here. Each article provides a brief overview of services that we can provide for through our clinics.

If you need medical care related to one of these topics, due not hesitation to book a consultation with one of our doctors.

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, not only causes blurry vision, it puts patients at higher risk of vision loss. These days, children's myopia can be controlled using special glasses, contact lenses or eyedrops. Dr. Debbie Jones explains how.

Dave Johnston and Heidi Panchaud smiling in vision rehabilitation room

Assistive technology and low vision aids can help people with low vision to maintain or increase their independence. Low vision therapist Heidi Panchaud and high technology assessor Dave Johnston explain how professional staff at the Waterloo Eye Institute help patients choose and adjust to using the aids right for them.

An estimated 90 per cent of concussion patients experience visual symptoms in the early days following a concussion. Most people fully recover in two to four weeks, but some continue to experience visual symptoms for longer. Dr. Kristine Dalton explains how an optometrist may be able to help.

Macular degeneration is a common eye disease that affects the retina – the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye responsible for detailed vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting some 2.5 million Canadians.

Glaucoma is called 'the silent thief of sight' because irreversible damage can occur before there are noticeable symptoms. It's one of the most common causes of blindness, but early detection can mean you never experience any symptoms.

What you should know about: Myopia

What you should know about: Low vision aids

What you should know about: Concussion and vision

What you should know about: Macular degeneration

Glaucoma