Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Care

The short answer is no. MSP will contribute a portion toward the cost of the examination and extended testing if you meet the criteria laid out by the province. In simplest terms, this includes individuals under 18, over 65, or those with an ocular medical condition.

Dry eye disease is a broad term for ocular surface disease, and there are many different types. A proper diagnosis before treatment is very important. Chronic dry eye can be an ongoing challenge, but it can be effectively managed once you understand what type you have.

Often, difficulties with progressive lenses come down to their calibration and setup. Progressive lenses can work extremely well when they are engineered and designed for your unique visual needs, with technologies such as binocular harmonization and prism thinning helping provide comfortable vision.

No. Contact lenses work differently from glasses and generally require different prescription powers. Because contact lenses sit on the eye within the tear layer, their effective power and performance differ from glasses. Many people use a combination of glasses and contact lenses depending on their needs.

Early detection is especially important with glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Routine monitoring and early treatment when indicated can go a long way toward protecting your vision.

Yes, Dr. Ryan Magyar has very strong relationships with ophthalmologists and participates in collaborative care with a large number of them. Dr. W. Johnston used to work at Focal Point Optometry until his retirement.

Yes, Dr. Ryan Magyar has very strong relationships with ophthalmologists and participates in collaborative care with a large number of them. Dr. W. Johnston used to work at Focal Point Optometry until his retirement.

Everyone eventually gets cataracts, as cataracts are the natural lens in your eye becoming cloudy—kind of like a worn-out windshield in your car. There are many different kinds of cataracts that affect people at different ages and present differently.

The good news is that cataracts are easily treated with cataract surgery, replacing your natural lens with a synthetic lens. There are many options available, and they all need to be carefully considered. Focal Point Optometry is happy to assist with the selection process and explain why certain options may or may not be right for you.

At Focal Point Optometry, we have high standards of care, so we invest in a high-performance team, advanced equipment, and great communication.

Our equipment includes Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), retinal photography, visual field testing, corneal topography, Optikam measurements, wavefront lens mapping, and iCare tonometry with no air puff.

No. Over-the-counter dry eye drops differ drastically. There have been significant breakthroughs in ocular chemistry over the years to address dry eye disease. Typically, the best approach is to have a dry eye assessment to determine the correct treatment plan for you.

No. Over-the-counter dry eye drops differ drastically. There have been significant breakthroughs in ocular chemistry over the years to address dry eye disease. Typically, the best approach is to have a dry eye assessment to determine the correct treatment plan for you.

In general terms, take care of yourself as a whole. Your eyes, just like the rest of your body’s organs, benefit from a good diet, regular exercise, and avoiding unhealthy habits. Cardiovascular health and nutrition play a large role in visual longevity.