Jun 14, 2021
Though swimming in contact lenses may be tempting, it can lead to infection and redness. Read on to discover how you can see clearly when...
Jun 07, 2021
At Lowy & Sewell Eye Care, our optometric team works with you to find the perfect frames and lenses to match your lifestyle.
Jun 01, 2021
Contact lenses can be a great choice for teens needing vision correction. If your teens have been asking you for contact lenses, you may want...
May 25, 2021
Having your eyes dilated during an eye exam may seem like a nuisance. But when you consider the benefits of a dilated eye exam, the...
May 24, 2021
Do you play sports outdoors? Here are 5 compelling reasons to wear prescription sports sunglasses.
May 20, 2021
If your 40th birthday has come and gone, you may have started to notice some changes in your vision. You might find yourself holding written...
May 17, 2021
Visiting your eye doctor regularly is important for good eye health. But did you know it can also be good for your overall health? Find out...
May 10, 2021
As adults, we know to protect our eyes from the sun with sunglasses, yet many parents don’t realize that their baby’s eyes are especially prone...
May 03, 2021
Eye exams & Optical Store in Concord, Ontario. Answers to some of the most common eye care and vision questions.
Apr 28, 2021
Ever wonder why Bono always wears shades, even indoors? U2’s frontman doesn’t sport sunglasses simply as part of his image. Bono has had glaucoma—a build-up...
Apr 26, 2021
Here are some basic tips to keep your glasses in optimal condition and increase their lifespan.
Apr 19, 2021
Knowing whether your baby’s vision is healthy can be difficult— but not impossible. Here are some telltale signs of vision problems in babies and toddlers.
Apr 12, 2021
If you’ve ever had watery, itchy, red eyes, you know what it’s like to have eye allergies. Learn more about eye allergies — what they...
Apr 06, 2021
So, What Is Ocular Herpes? Ocular herpes, or HSV keratitis, is a common eye infection typically caused by type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), the...
Apr 05, 2021
Glaucoma is a primary cause of preventable vision loss and blindness among adults in North America. Early detection is crucial. Fortunately, your eye doctor can...
Mar 29, 2021
Macular degeneration is a vision-threatening eye disease that many people experience as they age. It affects the macula — an area of the retina that...
Mar 22, 2021
Prescription sunglasses offer the right prescription for your eyes as well as sun protection. Here are 3 reasons why prescription sunglasses are a must for...
Mar 22, 2021
Vision loss is more common than you may think! In fact, it's among the most prevalent disabilities in adults and children. Knowing what puts you...
Mar 16, 2021
If you wear contact lenses, here are our top “do’s and don’ts” of wearing and caring for your lenses.
Mar 15, 2021
Here we discuss the main causes of blindness, and explain what you can do to reduce your chances of severe vision loss.
Mar 14, 2021
Did you know that some eye conditions are associated with sleep apnea? According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans have sleep...
Mar 07, 2021
If you’ve developed dry eye syndrome while wearing a face mask, you know just how uncomfortable the condition can be. Between now and your eye...
Mar 01, 2021
Sunglasses aren’t only an accessory. They’re a necessity. Looking good is all well and fun, but protecting your eyes should be your main priority. When...
Feb 25, 2021
Glare refers to the excessive brightness caused by direct or reflected light. It can cause eye strain, digital eye strain (when using a computer, for...
Feb 17, 2021
We spend countless hours of our lives staring at screens. But all this screen time comes at a price, commonly causing headaches, eye strain, insomnia...
Feb 15, 2021
If you don't see well while driving at night, there's a chance you have night blindness. Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see...
Feb 11, 2021
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you still don’t have a gift? Consider getting them a pair of designer sunglasses they'll love!
Feb 07, 2021
Do your eyes burn or feel gritty? You may have dry eye syndrome. While home remedies can help relieve your dry eye symptoms, it’s important...
Feb 01, 2021
Harsh winter weather can irritate your eyes — especially if you wear contacts. Here are some tips to make contact lens wearing hassle-free this winter.
Jan 27, 2021
Here’s a question we often get at our practice: ‘Is my child too young for contact lenses?’ This is an important question, and the answer...
Jan 11, 2021
Ever wonder why your eyes tear up when you chop an onion? Here’s why these savory bulbs make you cry, and how you can reduce...
Dec 30, 2020
Here are 15 common things you might be doing that can increase your risk of suffering with vision loss or an eye disease. Read on...
Dec 21, 2020
Are you planning on wearing contact lenses for the first time? Do you need a new contact lens prescription? Are your current contacts not as...
Dec 10, 2020
The increased use of video conferencing due to COVID-19 has had a surprising impact: A boom in cosmetic procedures. Here’s why eye doctors are concerned...
Nov 25, 2020
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the most prevalent eye diseases affecting the working age population. It is thought to be...
Oct 27, 2020
Driving long distances, prolonged screen time and even reading can cause eye strain symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Here are some eye exercises that...
Oct 22, 2020
When we think of fall accessories, the first things that come to mind are warm sweaters, plush scarves, or a snug pair of boots. Here’s...
Sep 23, 2020
At Lowy & Sewell Eye Care, we help children like yours achieve clear and comfortable vision, so they can succeed at the important things in...
Sep 18, 2020
Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses or dailies. These popular single-use lenses are removed and discarded at the end of each...
Sep 17, 2020
You’ve likely experienced occasional visual “floaters” or flashes and may have wondered what they were and if they’re a cause for concern. They look like...
Sep 15, 2020
Did you know that people with diabetes are 20 times more likely to get eye diseases than those without it? There are three major eye...
Sep 14, 2020
Is your eye doctor's appointment coming up? Are you worried about going to the eye clinic during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Rest assured, keeping...
Sep 14, 2020
As coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, health professionals are demanding that people limit their personal risk of contracting the virus by thoroughly washing their...
Sep 10, 2020
Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical...
Aug 21, 2020
Eye floaters look like little specks or shapes that glide slowly across your visual field. They can resemble dark specks, outlined strings, or fragments of...
Aug 17, 2020
Most people who wear glasses are familiar with the excitement and confidence boost that accompanies wearing new specs for the first time. But sometimes there...
Aug 15, 2020
If you’ve been following the guideline to have regular eye exams, then you’re probably familiar with having your pupils dilated. Why does your eye doctor...
Aug 11, 2020
Lowy & Sewell Eye Care Local Diabetic Eye Exams near you in Concord, Ontario At present, one in 10 Americans has diabetes – and the...
Aug 07, 2020
Lowy & Sewell Eye Care Eye Doctor in Concord, Ontario As the elderly population in the US grows larger, millions of American senior citizens are...
Jul 30, 2020
The “perfect” eyeball would be a smooth sphere with optical lenses that function at their best. But in the real world, this rarely happens. Usually,...
Jul 29, 2020
Lowy & Sewell Eye Care Eye Doctor in Concord, Ontario You look through your eyes to see the glorious world around you, and your eye...
Jul 15, 2020
Lowy & Sewell Eye Care Prescription Safety and Sports Glasses in Concord, Ontario Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive...
Jul 08, 2020
How to prevent conjunctivitis and protect your eyes When you have a virus, especially one that causes a hacking cough, runny nose, and other symptoms...
May 25, 2020
An online eye exam is an automated and interactive vision test that claims to measure mainly visual acuity. It may seem like a convenient way...
May 12, 2020
COVID-19’s rapid sweep across the country has forced optical practices to make rapid clinical management decisions. Some optometrists temporarily shuttered their businesses due to the...
May 03, 2020
What Is Considered an Eye Emergency? Most eye-related conditions can be treated in an outpatient optometry office or clinic. Emergency eye care includes, but is...
Apr 12, 2020
You and your children are likely spending more time on mobile devices and computer screens than ever before. Too much time spent staring at screens...
Mar 26, 2020
Benefits of buying glasses from an optical store near you We get it, online shopping has become a staple in our lives. Even if you’re...
Mar 04, 2020
Get an eye exam to check the fit of your glasses Tips and guidelines are all over the internet about how to choose the perfect...
Feb 26, 2020
Everyone seems to be staring at a screen these days, whether their computer, their smartphone or another digital device. The stress it puts on your...
Feb 18, 2020
Nation-wide awareness about the vast dangers of obesity is at an all-time high, with TV shows like “The Biggest Loser” and health initiatives such as...
Jan 22, 2020
When you pick up a book or your smartphone, do you need to stretch your arm and hold it further away from your eyes to...
Jan 08, 2020
Before our eye doctor answers the question about whether or not contacts can help you achieve 20/20 vision, let’s discuss what those numbers mean. Everyone...
Dec 18, 2019
Emergency Eye Care Services Near You in Concord First of all, don’t panic! Styes may cause pain, yet they are generally harmless and very rarely...
Dec 06, 2019
At this time of year when the sun sets earlier, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing...
Nov 20, 2019
Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn about Diabetic Eye Health in Concord November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to learn more about diabetes of all...
Oct 30, 2019
Tips on how to choose the best decorative color contact lenses Not just for Halloween, color contacts transform any so-so costume or outfit into a...
Oct 08, 2019
We offer specialized glasses for colour blindness in Concord As autumn pushes the year forwards, everyone oohs and ahs over the fiery tones of the...
Sep 18, 2019
Your eyes do so much for you every day, show your love and appreciation by taking care of them! Read on for 5 health tips...
Sep 03, 2019
Eye health tips for students from our Concord eye doctor The start of fall means back-to-school for kids of all ages – and our team...
Aug 28, 2019
You know how you feel when you don’t get enough sleep – cranky, foggy, dragging through the day? And your eyes may be red and...
Aug 12, 2019
Scientific studies abound with support for the timeless wisdom of moms everywhere! Spending more time outdoors is good for kids. It keeps their bodies in...
Jul 30, 2019
Tips on what to pack in your beach bag to keep your eyes safe Most people remember to bring a pair of sunglasses to the...
Jul 29, 2019
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect...
Jul 15, 2019
Questions about swimming and vision? Before you dive into the blue, sparkling waters at the beach or swimming pool, consult with an expert optometrist.
Jul 11, 2019
To help you put together the best EDC collection for sunglasses lovers, the staff at our office, vision care center put together this rundown of...
Jun 27, 2019
Check out our top 4 tips for ensuring healthy eyes this summer, and remember, your eye doctor is here to help make the most out...
Jun 11, 2019
With millions of people living with the condition, it’s now more important than ever to bring awareness to this serious condition. So what exactly are...
May 22, 2019
Whatever the cause, getting your kids to wear eyeglasses can be a parenting challenge.
May 08, 2019
Did you know that your vision can affect your mental health? While things like stress, trauma, and family history are factors that impact mental health,...
Apr 16, 2019
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced this year’s theme: #KeyToPD and Parkinson Canada advocates the same involvement.
Mar 19, 2019
There are some things you can do to minimize the discomfort throughout the spring season. Check out Our Top 5 Tips for Getting Through Ocular...
Mar 07, 2019
International Women's Day is a time for women to focus inwards on their personal goals, relationships, and health. Let's talk about women and vision.
Feb 24, 2019
If you’ve ever gotten a headache or developed watery eyes after scrubbing down your kitchen counters, you may have a sensitivity to the chemicals in...
Feb 07, 2019
Did you know that certain vision problems can mask themselves as behavioral or learning difficulties? In fact, education experts often say that 80% of learning...
Jan 28, 2019
Glaucoma, a silent eye disease, is the most common form of irreversible blindness in the world. It is actually a group of diseases that causes...
Jan 17, 2019
Braille is a tactile representation of letters and numbers that can be utilized by people with vision loss to read using their fingers.
Dec 19, 2018
Nerf Guns: Popular, Projectile... Safe? With the newest Nerf guns and blasters reigning at the top of lists for the most popular toys this holiday season,...
Nov 29, 2018
Whether you live in a climate with cold winter weather or you are planning a ski trip up north, winter can be a challenge if...
Nov 12, 2018
Diabetes is becoming much more prevalent around the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 425 million adults were living with diabetes in the...
Oct 24, 2018
Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do...
Oct 08, 2018
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and...
Oct 03, 2018
Cosmetic, colored contact lenses can take your Halloween costume to a whole new level! As the perfect finishing touch to any outfit, costume contact lenses...
Sep 17, 2018
Screen Time Pros and Cons Whether it is homework, email, gaming, chatting with friends, searching the web or watching Youtube, kids these days seem to...
Sep 13, 2018
Getting old doesn’t have to be synonymous with vision loss. There is a lot you can do to keep your eyes and vision healthy and...
Aug 30, 2018
What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050,...
Aug 09, 2018
An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all...
Jul 26, 2018
Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in...
Jul 16, 2018
It’s almost back to school time for college students and whether this is your first time away from home or you are already a pro,...
Jun 25, 2018
While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons...
Jun 19, 2018
Dry eye is one of the most common complaints among our patients who wear contacts. However, a typical misunderstanding is that contact lenses always cause...
Jun 18, 2018
Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or...
May 30, 2018
Sure, sunglasses might add the final touches to your chic ensemble, but the real reason to purchase your shades is to protect your eyes from...
May 10, 2018
Vision is a critical component to succeed as an athlete and this doesn’t just mean having 20/20 vision. There are a number of visual processes...
Apr 25, 2018
While we all know that regular eye exams can help detect warning signs of disease and prevent vision loss, many people fail to seek medical...
Apr 16, 2018
April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA and May is Healthy Vision month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look...
Mar 27, 2018
If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation. ...
Mar 12, 2018
We all experience the occasional eyelid twitch, which is when the muscle of the eyelid spasms involuntarily. Usually, it comes and goes without intervention and...
Feb 27, 2018
Infant Eyesight Despite nine months of growth in utero, babies are not born with fully developed eyes and vision - just like they can't walk...
Feb 18, 2018
It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a...
Jan 29, 2018
At this time of year when the sun sets early, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing at...
Jan 10, 2018
It’s that time of year again. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to create awareness about this potentially devastating...
Dec 31, 2017
While most people have sunglasses high on their packing list for a tropical vacation, many people don’t consider it as much of a priority for...
Dec 24, 2017
As the season to deck the halls arrives, make sure that you aren’t one of the many people who find themselves celebrating in the urgent...
Nov 27, 2017
The New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss...
Nov 13, 2017
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This year, the theme of World Diabetes Day is women and diabetes - our right to a healthy future....
Oct 29, 2017
October is World Blindness Awareness Month, an initiative started to help the public to understand the realities of visual impairment and how it affects the...
Oct 15, 2017
October has arrived and that means many people are already starting to plan for upcoming costume parties and trick-or-treating for the Halloween season. This is...
Sep 27, 2017
Every good pair of eyes eventually gets old and with age comes a condition called presbyopia. Presbyopia, which usually begins to set in some time...
Sep 19, 2017
Even if you don’t have any eye or vision problems, the natural process of aging affects your ability to see and react to visual stimuli....
Aug 27, 2017
Many teens who wear glasses are eager to try out contact lenses for convenience, fashion or to just provide another option for vision correction.
Aug 13, 2017
What’s it like to be colour blind? Contrary to what the name implies, colour blindness usually does not actually mean that you don’t see any...
Jul 26, 2017
On August 21st, for the first time since 1979, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America. What's even more historic is that it...
Jul 12, 2017
Light sensitivity, also known as photophobia, is a condition in which bright light - either natural sunlight or artificial light - can cause significant discomfort,...
Jun 26, 2017
What Exactly Is a Black Eye? A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma, is usually not an injury of the actual eye (which...
Jun 19, 2017
According to the World Health Organization, cataracts are responsible for 51% of cases of blindness worldwide - although this blindness is preventable with treatment. In...
May 28, 2017
You Don’t Have to Live With Dry Eyes Have you noticed that your eyes feel chronically dry, itchy, scratchy or even sometimes watery? Many people...
May 10, 2017
Eye Doctors Weigh In: How Smoking Can Harm Your Vision & Eye Health We all know that smoking is bad for you, especially the risks that...
Apr 30, 2017
In an effort to spread the word to increase awareness about Sjogren’s Disease, eye care providers are speaking out about this hard-to-diagnose condition. As our...
Apr 06, 2017
Hey women! Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from vision problems and are at higher risk of permanent vision loss than...
Mar 30, 2017
There is nothing worse than a dirty spot on your glasses - well except perhaps many dirty spots or smudges. When that happens, most of...
Mar 15, 2017
Blue light. Do you know what it is? Do you know where it comes from, or how it can be harmful to your eyes? If...
Feb 27, 2017
Eye colour is a hereditary trait that depends on the genes of both parents, as well as a little bit of mystery. The colour of...
Feb 14, 2017
Age-related macular degeneration is a serious condition that can threaten your vision and general well-being. Characterized by the deterioration of the central area of the...
Jan 31, 2017
Your toddler may show every sign of good eyesight including the ability to see objects in the distance, however that doesn't necessarily mean that he...
Jan 16, 2017
Make your resolution for healthy vision this year with increased awareness of the leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Dec 12, 2016
This is the one way you can be sure that you or your child’s eyes are truly safe during Nerf shooting:
Dec 06, 2016
Despite the fact that it is one of the most common eye problems, a surprisingly large percentage of patients are not aware of it.
Nov 21, 2016
Chances are it affects you or someone you know. November has been dedicated as a time to spread awareness about the disease, its risk factors...
Nov 14, 2016
Red, itchy, watery eyes and swollen eyelids (along with sneezing, congestion or a runny nose)...
Oct 21, 2016
Most people wouldn’t consider contact lenses dangerous. In fact, they are a great alternative to glasses, offering convenience and great vision for those who wear...
Sep 27, 2016
90%! That’s the number of sports eye injuries that studies show can be prevented using proper eye protection. Yet most sports leagues don’t require protective...
Aug 30, 2016
It is important to teach your children about eye health and safety from a young age. This includes awareness about how your overall health habits...
Aug 19, 2016
Since studies show that learning is 80% visual, children with untreated vision problems can really suffer when it comes to school. Most people think that...
Jun 28, 2016
We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You...
Jun 28, 2016
Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or...