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Category: Myopia Control

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How to Choose a Myopia Control Treatment

Prescriptions change. That’s one thing we’ve found in many patients as an optometry practice.  But if your child’s prescription changes a lot every year you get your annually recommended children’s eye exam done, there could be cause for concern. Myopia control has emerged as an answer to this concern, as targeted treatments can slow myopia…
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Can Myopia Lead to Blindness?

If the world beyond your arm’s reach gets progressively blurrier, you might be in the myopic club. Myopia, also known as near-sightedness,  is quite a common diagnosis in our practice, even around the world — and when people think of myopia, they’re probably more familiar with low and moderate myopia. In case of low to…

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Dry Eye Services & Diagnostics

At Island Eyecare, we work hard to find innovative ways to invest in your eye health and vision. We offer a range of modern technologies and treatment options to help alleviate dry eye and offer you genuine relief. 

Our main goal is to get to the root of your symptoms, so you can enjoy longer-lasting relief from red, scratchy eyes.

Rediscover Clearer Vision with MacuMira

Island Eyecare is excited to offer MacuMira, a groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you have vision loss caused by dry AMD, MacuMira could be the solution you’ve been waiting for. 

This clinically tested technology uses microcurrent stimulation to help nourish and restore your vision, improving your ability to see and experience life with greater clarity. Schedule a consultation with us to learn if MacuMira can help you take the first step toward clearer vision.

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University Teaching Program

Dr. Shaun MacInnis is thrilled to serve as a Clerkship supervisor at the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Clerkship program offers students invaluable hands-on experience, significantly enhancing their clinical, diagnostic, and management skills.

Our Location in Sydney

Find us in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on the corner of Welton Street and Spruce Street. Our office is down just from the Sydney Memorial Chapel. There is ample free parking next to our building.

Our Address

  • 117 Welton Street
  • Sydney, NS B1P 5R6

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Hours of Operations

Monday:
8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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