"Many ocular and systemic conditions are often detected for the first time during an eye examination and frequently in patients who are symptom-free."

"Open-angle glaucoma, which is a leading cause of blindness, is well-known to have no symptoms in its early stages."

"Early detection will typically result in a significant improvement in the treatment and management of such conditions."

"We also offer emergency assessments and minor exams for abnormal eye conditions or symptoms."

 

Eye Recommend Canada's Vision Care Professionals

We are supported with the capability of a group of 300 independent optometrists from across Canada who provide full scope optometric services to their patients.


The "Red Eye"

Investigating the cause of a "red eye" can sometimes be a fairly complex process. It is important to first understand that there are numerous and sometimes multiple possible causes of a red eye. In addition, red eyes can range in severity of associated signs and symptoms from very mild/asymptomatic to extremely severe. These conditions can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (ongoing, sometimes many years) in nature. The appropriate treatment of a red eye depends on its cause. The following are some of the relatively common causes of a red eye:

The examination of a "red eye" should start with a thorough case history. A physical exam of the eye and associated structures should then be conducted. Usually the cause of a red eye can be determined by a thorough clinical assessment. However, if required, special procedures or lab tests may also need to be arranged. Upon the determination of the cause (or probable cause) of a red eye, the necessary treatment, management, or appropriate referral can then be arranged.