Dr KallalJan 28, 20191 minJanuary is Glaucoma Awareness monthGlaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Canada. Glaucoma is a group of diseases which cause degeneration to t...
Dr KallalNov 14, 20181 minNovember- Diabetes Awareness MonthThe Canadian Diabetes Association indicates that one in three Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes can lead to many health c...
Dr KallalNov 1, 20181 minIs Cannabis good for Eye HealthI get this question more and more these days. Canada is now one of the few countries in the world to legalize recreational Cannabis. Ma...
Dr KallalOct 15, 20182 minMultiple Sclerosis and your eyesAccording to the MS society of Canada, Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the World. MS is an autoimmune ...
Dr KallalJul 29, 20181 minCataracts 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 ag...
Dr KallalJun 24, 20181 minWhat to look for in SunglassesSummertime brings long days with lots of sun so many people wear sunglasses more during the summer months. Here are some important things...
Dr KallalJun 2, 20182 minSpring 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 ...
Dr KallalMay 27, 20181 minColour 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 visio...
Dr KallalApr 15, 20182 minMyopia, 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 c...
Dr KallalApr 4, 20182 minLaser 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 ...
Dr KallalFeb 12, 20181 minWhen 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 infant...
Dr KallalJan 27, 20182 minOptometrist, 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 wor...
Dr KallalJan 16, 20181 minGlaucoma- The Silent Thief of SightAccording to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. Glaucoma refers to the brea...
Dr KallalDec 25, 20171 minNighttime 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 ...
Dr KallalDec 6, 20171 minDiabetes and its affect on VisionNovember was Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes can have a major impact on your body and especially your vision. In fact, Diabetes is t...
Dr KallalNov 22, 20171 minWorkplace 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...
Dr KallalNov 2, 20171 minWhat 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 a...
Dr KallalOct 21, 20171 minLeading Cause of Vision Loss- Macular DegenerationMacular 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 i...
Dr KallalOct 21, 20172 minNutrition and Eye HealthGood nutrition is important for overall health and wellness, and plays a key role in maintaining healthy vision. Mom always said eat yo...
Dr KallalOct 21, 20171 minCataractsCataracts are the clouding of the normally clear lens inside our eye. Cataracts commonly affect people as they get older but cataracts c...
