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Dr. Jeff Goodhew speaks at McMaster

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Dr. Jeff Goodhew was honoured to speak at the 1st McMaster Inter-Professional forum For Eye Health & Vision Care yesterday in Hamilton. The event brought together both Optometrists and Ophthalmologists into one venue to discuss how the two professional groups can work together. Dr. Jeff spoke from an Optometrists perspective how he sees the two…
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Retinal Education

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Today, Drs. Jeff & Tina Goodhew attended a lecuture by Dr. Netan Choudhry a graduate of Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infimary. Dr. Choudhry talked about new technologies that are being used to view the retina. These new advances help us do a better job in diagnosing various retinal conditions that we commonly see in…
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Dr. Tina Goodhew wins award!

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Dr. Tina Goodhew wins an award from the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Dr. Tina is being recognized for being the leading optometrist in the region of Halton in the number of eye examinations provided for the Eye See Eye Learn program. The Eye See Eye Learn program provides complimentary eye wear to children in their…
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Floaters or spots

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What are floaters and spots? Floaters (often called floating spots) are small, semi-transparent cobwebs, specks or squiggles that appear in your field of vision. They are actually small particles within the gel inside the eye that become noticeable when they fall within the line of sight. They move when you move your eyes, but tend…
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UV Awareness

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Dr. Jeff Goodhew appearing live on The Weather Network. Discussing the importance of UV protection in the summer time. Today is the launch of UV Awareness month a program of the CNIB, The Weather Network, Sundog eyewear and Acuvue brand contact lenses. 80% of UV damage to the eyes occurs before the age of 18….
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New Daily Disposable Contact Lens

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Abbey Eye Care is excited about the newest daily contact lens: Dailies Total 1! Manufactured by Alcon (formerly Ciba Vision), this new lens is the first to supply the perfect balance between hydration and comfort for daily contact lenses. Sometimes people find a lens that’s comfortable, but they still experience occasional discomfort during the day. Then, they…
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