What's New at Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic

Start 2026 with clear vision and confident style. Discover the top eyewear trends of the year and learn how Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic supports both eye health and aesthetics for a refreshed, healthy look.

Still haven’t used your 2025 vision benefits? You’re not alone, but time’s almost up. From eye exams to new glasses and dry eye relief, there are plenty of ways to use your coverage before it expires. We’re sharing six smart, seasonal ideas for families and individuals in Richmond Hill to make the most of their remaining benefits.

Vision insurance helps cover routine eye exams, glasses, and contacts, but many patients aren’t sure what their plan includes. This blog breaks down the difference between vision insurance and OHIP, what typical plans cover, and how to avoid losing unused benefits.

Fall can bring more than cool weather and colourful leaves. It often means itchy, burning eyes caused by seasonal allergens. The team at Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic helps patients in Richmond Hill manage fall eye allergies with lasting relief.

This blog helps parents understand how digital screens impact children’s vision and what they can do to prevent digital eye strain. It covers common symptoms to watch for, practical tips like the 20-20-20 rule and proper screen setup, and emphasizes the importance of outdoor time and regular eye exams.

Many classroom struggles stem from treatable vision problems. Vision therapy helps your child's eyes and brain work together more effectively, enhancing reading, focus, and comprehension. For children in Richmond Hill, this proactive eye care can make a significant difference in their school experience.

Dry eye syndrome is more than a minor irritation—it can signal deeper issues with your eye health. From burning and itching to excessive tearing and eye fatigue, common symptoms are often overlooked. Knowing when to act could make the difference between temporary discomfort and long-term damage.

Excessive tearing can be a sign of dry eye syndrome. Punctal plugs offer a safe, non-invasive way to retain natural moisture and reduce irritation. Discover how we create personalized treatment plans that include plugs, ZEST, RF therapy, and more for long-lasting dry eye relief.

Learn about how radiofrequency (RF) therapy does more than soothe dry, irritated eyes—it also refreshes and tightens the skin around them. Smooth fine lines, clear blocked glands, and walk out looking and feeling like yourself again—with no surgery or downtime required.

Contact lenses aren’t one-size-fits-all. At Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic in Richmond Hill, we provide expertly fitted contacts for every stage of life—from first-time wearers to specialty lens needs.

Allergies and colds share many symptoms, but knowing the difference is key to finding relief. Learn how each affects your eyes and when to seek professional care.

Vision therapy for lazy eye treatment can improve visual acuity, binocular vision, eye teaming and tracking, reading ability, and overall quality of life.

Often mistaken for symptoms of autism, visual problems can make it much more difficult for individuals with autism to process what they are seeing.

Do you have a lump on your eyelid? It could be a chalazion. Learn what a chalazion is, how to treat it and prevent it from recurring.