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Re: Problems Possibly Related to Laptop Use
Ahsan wrote:
Hi Doc, I have a recent severe problem with my sight. I am 23 yr old and have never had any problem with vision. i came to Canada recently and have been on my laptop a lot, to which i am personally blaming this problem, though i dont think my laptop work was to such an extend to damage my sight that soon. cutting it short .. i cannot pay for a optometrist visit so am trying to get a sincere advice here. my specific problems. -vision is not exactly blurred but it feels weak and i have to concentrate or say use power to see something specific -things at a distance are harder to see clearly and i get tears if i keep looking far -when i am looking at my book and suddenly change and look at the board when in my class , the board is not clear, and at times i have to blink and concentrate to read something. and it does not feel comfortable. I hope i am not loosing my vision and that you could respond soon on my email. sincerely, Ahsan
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Hi Ahsan, Thank you for your question. Understandably you are quite concerned with your vision. I would highly recommend that you have your eyes examined by an optometrist. This is the only way to determine what the cause of your problem is. Unfortunately I cannot give much advice without examining you. However it could be that you have developed significant eye strain from using the computer, that you now require glasses or something worse could be going on like an eye disease. I must stress to you that the only way to know is to have your eyes examined by an optometrist. It is not advisable to let an eye problem go untreated as it could lead to further damage. I do not know your personal situation, but I do know that refugees to Canada are sometimes covered for eye exams through the Interim Federal Health Program administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Dr. Doman
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Re: Change in Reading Rx
Allison wrote:
Hello, I am 49 yr old female. Just had routine eye exame and was advised some improvement in one eye for distance but need more power in both eyes for reading. The change for reading is from 1.50 to 2.00. The optometry recommends new lenses (and frames). I have no coverage. Is a change of +0.50 for reading significant enough in your estimation to spend the money for new glasses lenses? thank you
Dr Joan Hansen's response:
Allison, Yes +0.50 is a significant change for reading, and one I always recommend be updated. It is very normal at your age for the eyes to change every 1 to 2 years. Dr. Joan Hansen, Optometrist for CAO
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Re: Diabetes and Eye Exams
Jeff wrote:
I was diagnosed with Diabetes 5 months ago. I have noticed my eyes doing weird things. I have been outa work for 17 months and I have no income whatsoever. How much will a trip to the optometrist cost?
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Jeff, In certain provinces people with diabetes are covered under provincial health care for annual eye exams. Ontario is one of these provinces, so you would not have to pay to have an eye exam. I would highly recommend that you do have annual eye exams now that you have been diagnosed with diabetes. Dr. Doman
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