Colin Craig

A headache does not automatically mean that you need new glasses. Headaches can have many causes, and persistent or severe symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate health-care professional. However, vision problems and improperly fitted eyewear can sometimes contribute to headaches, blurry vision and eye strain. Here are a few possibilities worth investigating. Your Prescription May Have Changed Vision can change gradually. Because the brain is very good at adapting, you may not...

Many people wait until they can no longer read road signs or find themselves holding a menu at arm’s length before booking an eye exam. However, eye exams are not only about deciding whether you need new glasses. A comprehensive exam can assess your prescription, visual function and the health of your eyes—even when your vision seems perfectly clear. General Eye-Exam Recommendations For low-risk people without symptoms, the Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends the following general...

New shoes? Check. Backpack? Check. Lunch bag that will somehow disappear before Thanksgiving? Probably. There is one more item families should consider adding to the back-to-school list: an eye exam. Clear and comfortable vision plays an important role in reading, writing, using a computer, participating in sports and following lessons at the front of the classroom. Because children may not realize their vision is different from anyone else’s, they do not always tell a parent when something...