Summer is here and while most people remember to grab sunscreen and a hat before heading out, it is important not to leave behind your sunglasses too. Protecting your eyes from the sun is just as important as protecting your skin.

Read this blog post by Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg about five compelling reasons why sunglasses should be your summer essential!

Are you searching for top-notch eye care in Waterloo? Look no further, as Insight Eye Care is here to serve you! Dedication to your eye health and well-being will always be our main focus.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If you're concerned about myopia or want to better understand this condition, one crucial aspect to consider is the measurement of axial length. In this blog, we'll break down why measuring axial length is vital in managing myopia and maintaining healthy eyes.

There are many common reasons why a child may need eye drops - perhaps an infection, allergies or dry eyes. In myopia management, one treatment strategy to slow down nearsightedness progression is using prescription eye drops (called Atropine) that the child uses daily. Here’s how to destress the experience!

Expert tips from Dr. Diana Balcarras Berg on what can be done to help maintain healthy eyes. Sift through the noise with some basics to help you make well-informed choices.

During a regular routine eye examination, your child will have their vision tested in traditional methods including measuring the visual acuity (reading the letters on the eye chart), checking the prescription, testing binocular vision (how well the eyes work together) and assessing ocular health.

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.

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.

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.

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.