January is Glaucoma Awareness month
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Canada. Glaucoma is a group of diseases which cause degeneration to...
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Dr Kallal
- Nov 13, 2018
- 1 min
November- Diabetes Awareness Month
The Canadian Diabetes Association indicates that one in three Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes can lead to many health...
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Dr Kallal
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Is Cannabis good for Eye Health
I get this question more and more these days. Canada is now one of the few countries in the world to legalize recreational Cannabis. ...
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Dr Kallal
- Oct 15, 2018
- 2 min
Multiple Sclerosis and your eyes
According to the MS society of Canada, Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the World. MS is an autoimmune...
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Dr Kallal
- Jul 29, 2018
- 1 min
Cataracts After Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is the most common eye surgery done in the world. A cataract is a normal development as our eyes get older. Average...
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Dr Kallal
- Jun 23, 2018
- 1 min
What to look for in Sunglasses
Summertime brings long days with lots of sun so many people wear sunglasses more during the summer months. Here are some important things...
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Dr Kallal
- Jun 2, 2018
- 2 min
Spring is Here! And So is Allergy Season.
Now that the weather is cooperating we can enjoy the great outdoors and watch as the trees, grass and flowers come back to life. As the...
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Dr Kallal
- May 27, 2018
- 1 min
Colour blind? It is more common than you think!
Colour Vision deficiency (CVD) aka colour blindness affects about seven to eight percent of the population. The majority of colour...
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Dr Kallal
- Apr 15, 2018
- 2 min
Myopia, Hyperopia & Astigmatism. What’s what?
The human eye is like a giant magnifying glasses. It has a power of about +60 diopters. If the eye has too much curvature or to little...
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Dr Kallal
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Laser Vision Correction- Is it for You?
Laser Vision Correction, commonly referred to as LASIK has been around for quite some time. LASIK was first done in early 1990s. Since...
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Dr Kallal
- Feb 11, 2018
- 1 min
When Should My Child Get Their First Eye Exam?
New parents often ask me this question and are very surprised by my response. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends...
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Dr Kallal
- Jan 27, 2018
- 2 min
Optometrist, Ophthalmologist or wait Optician?? Whos who?
These three eye care providers play key role in your vision and eyecare. An optician is the person who helps you pick out glasses and...
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Dr Kallal
- Jan 16, 2018
- 1 min
Glaucoma- The Silent Thief of Sight
According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. Glaucoma refers to the...
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Dr Kallal
- Dec 25, 2017
- 1 min
Nighttime driving- Why is it so difficult?
Hard to believe 2017 is almost over. The winter months bring short days for us. Living and working in rural Alberta we spend many hours...
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Dr Kallal
- Dec 5, 2017
- 1 min
Diabetes and its affect on Vision
November was Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes can have a major impact on your body and especially your vision. In fact, Diabetes is...
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Dr Kallal
- Nov 22, 2017
- 1 min
Workplace Eye Safety- Protect your Vision!
Injuries in the workplace are fairly common. According to the CNIB 700 workers sustain eye injuries EVERY day in Canada. The estimated...
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Dr Kallal
- Nov 2, 2017
- 1 min
What is 20/20 Vision?
Everyone has heard of 20/20 vision. What does it mean? This is one of the most common questions I get asked when people find out I am...
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Dr Kallal
- Oct 21, 2017
- 1 min
Leading Cause of Vision Loss- Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration affects 1 in every 6 people over the age of 80. It is the leading cause of vision loss in Canada and the incidence...
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Dr Kallal
- Oct 21, 2017
- 2 min
Nutrition and Eye Health
Good nutrition is important for overall health and wellness, and plays a key role in maintaining healthy vision. Mom always said eat your...
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Dr Kallal
- Oct 20, 2017
- 1 min
Cataracts
Cataracts are the clouding of the normally clear lens inside our eye. Cataracts commonly affect people as they get older but cataracts...
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