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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. It’s important to raise awareness about AMD because it’s the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55+, affecting 2.5 million Canadians. Early detection could slow the progression of vision loss.

Every October, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists (NLAO) joins optometrists across Canada to raise awareness about the importance of children’s eye health. Vision plays a vital role in a child’s development. From learning and reading to playing and exploring the world... eye health is so important. Yet many parents are surprised to learn that 1 in 4 school-aged children has a vision problem , and children often don’t realize there’s an issue because the

As the school year approaches, parents and guardians in Newfoundland and Labrador are preparing children with new supplies, clothing, and routines. However, one critical element of back-to-school readiness is often overlooked: a comprehensive eye examination. The Link Between Vision and Learning Research shows that up to 80% of a child’s learning is visual. Clear, comfortable vision supports reading, writing, classroom participation, and physical activities. When vision issue