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Pinguecula vs Pterygium: What Is That Growth on My Eye?

Pinguecula vs Pterygium: What Is That Growth on My Eye? Reviewed by Dr. Brandon Baker, OD A pinguecula is a small yellowish bump that stays on the white of the eye and rarely affects vision. A pterygium is a fleshy, wedge-shaped growth that can spread onto the clear cornea and…

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Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye): Causes, Prevention and When Surgery Is Needed

Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye): Causes, Prevention and When Surgery Is Needed Reviewed by Dr. Brandon Baker, OD Most pterygia do not need surgery. Small, stable growths are monitored at routine eye exams, and preservative-free lubricating drops manage irritation and dryness. Surgical removal, done by an eye surgeon on referral, is reserved…

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism: How Toric Lenses Work, and Whether They Are Worth It Reviewed by Dr. Brandon Baker, OD Yes — you can wear contact lenses with astigmatism, and most people with it do perfectly well. The old advice that astigmatism rules out contacts hasn’t been true for…

Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light?

Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light? Causes of Photophobia and When to Worry Reviewed by Dr. Brandon Baker, OD Squinting on an overcast day. Flinching at headlights. Pulling the blinds and dimming your screen and still feeling like everything is too bright. Light sensitivity — photophobia, in…

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Glaucoma Surgery: What to Expect

Hearing that glaucoma surgery might be part of your future can be unsettling. The good news is that surgery is rarely the first step. Most people with glaucoma manage their condition for years with prescription eye drops and, when needed, an in-office laser treatment, long before surgery becomes part of…

What Is Central Vision? Why Central Vision Loss Matters

You’re reading a trail sign on the Sea to Sky Gondola, and the words in the middle seem smudged or missing — even though you can see the trees around you just fine. That unsettling experience is what central vision loss can feel like, and it’s more common than most…

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Is Glaucoma Hereditary? Understanding Your Family Risk

“My mother has glaucoma — does that mean I’ll get it too?” It’s one of the most common questions eye doctors hear, and for good reason. When a close family member is diagnosed with glaucoma, it’s natural to wonder whether you’re next. The short answer: yes, glaucoma has a strong…

Open Angle vs. Narrow Angle Glaucoma: Key Differences Explained

Glaucoma isn’t a single disease. It’s a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, and the two main types — open angle and narrow angle (also called closed angle) — work very differently, produce different symptoms, and require different treatment approaches. If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, or…

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Medications to Avoid with Narrow Angle Glaucoma: A Complete Guide

If you’ve been diagnosed with narrow angle glaucoma — or told you have narrow angles — one of the first questions you probably have is: “Are there medications I should avoid?” The answer is yes, and knowing which ones matter could prevent a medical emergency. Certain common medications, including over-the-counter…

Eye Floaters: When Are They Normal and When Should You Worry?

You’re gazing up at a bright Squamish sky between trails on the Chief, and suddenly you notice tiny specks drifting across your vision. You blink, rub your eyes — but they keep floating. Sound familiar? Those are eye floaters, and at Garibaldi Eye Care, we hear about them almost every…

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Pinguecula vs Pterygium: What Is That Growth on My Eye?

Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye): Causes, Prevention and When Surgery Is Needed

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light?

Glaucoma Surgery: What to Expect

What Is Central Vision? Why Central Vision Loss Matters

Is Glaucoma Hereditary? Understanding Your Family Risk

Open Angle vs. Narrow Angle Glaucoma: Key Differences Explained

Medications to Avoid with Narrow Angle Glaucoma: A Complete Guide

Eye Floaters: When Are They Normal and When Should You Worry?

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