Insights 

Our team shares their learnings, thoughts, and research. Explore topics that you are curious about and find out more about eye health and eyewear from our team of expert optometrists and our optician. 

Myopia Management Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D. Myopia Management Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D.

Myopace: Slowing the Progression of Myopia

We are very excited to introduce you to “MYOPACE”, our full-scope myopia management clinic at Insight Eye Care. Our friendly and engaging optometrists specifically treat myopia in children and young adults. We offer a comfortable and inclusive environment where even our youngest patients can feel safe.

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Myopia Management Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine, H.B.S.c., O.D. Myopia Management Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine, H.B.S.c., O.D.

Outdoor Time and Myopia

There are many factors to consider when determining a child’s risk of developing myopia (nearsightedness). It has long been understood that age and genetics are strongly associated with myopia onset.

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Dr. Carolyn MacNeil, B.S.c., O.D. Dr. Carolyn MacNeil, B.S.c., O.D.

The Make Up of Eye Cosmetics

Have you ever read the ingredients on your cosmetic eye products?

Or better yet… do you know what these products could do to your eyes? Find out what’s good and what to avoid with out expert tips!

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Community Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine, H.B.S.c., O.D. Community Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine, H.B.S.c., O.D.

Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine Goes to Guatemala

Follow Dr. Tiffany Sieunarine and your donated glasses on her mission trip to Guatemala, where she participated with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) Ontario, a smaller chapter of the larger VOSH group.

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Community Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D. Community Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D.

Insight #icare….Random Acts of Kindness!

Did you know that February is the month chosen to specifically encourage people to do random acts of kindness to one another?! What an incredible movement to show generosity to others. This month at Insight Eye Care we have decided that we want to participate in doing random acts of kindness throughout the month of February.

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Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D. Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D.

Ask The Doctor: Computer Vision Syndrome

We live in a digital world and one of the most common concerns from patients is regarding visual issues caused by computers and electronics. Computers are integrated in our work and home-life, but overuse can lead to eye fatigue/strain, headaches, dry/red eyes, headaches, eye irritation/burning, tearing, blurry vision and neck/back pain.

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Dr. Carolyn MacNeil, B.S.c., O.D. Dr. Carolyn MacNeil, B.S.c., O.D.

The Fine Print of Presbyopia

“I think the print on medicine bottles is getting smaller.” Does this sentence sound familiar to you? It is a common concern heard in an optometric exam lane. The gradual loss of the ability to accommodate is a normal age-related change that hinders the ease and convenience of reading for the forty-plus age group. This likely leads you to your next question: what is accommodation? Find out more in this helpful blog post!

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Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D. Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg, B.S.c., O.D.

Ask The Doctor… About Children’s Eye Exams

As an optometrist and a mom, my patients and friends often ask me questions about eye examinations for children. This blog post will go over some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding eye care for children.

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