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What Causes Dry Eye All Of a Sudden?

Dry eye can come on fast. Plenty of people notice stinging or a gritty feeling that seems to appear overnight, even though their eyes felt comfortable a week earlier. Sudden symptoms usually trace back to a recent change, even a small one you didn't think twice about. Dry eye often starts suddenly because of more…
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What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Key Takeaways Many eye conditions share redness as a main symptom. Allergies often mimic viral eye infections. Dry eyes develop slowly, but cause similar discomfort. Blocked oil glands can look like simple infections. Severe conditions need attention from an eye doctor. The Truth About Pink Eye & Its Symptoms You wake up with itchy, red…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?

You may notice your vision getting a little hazy after a few hours of working on the computer. Maybe blinking a few times helps, but fluctuating blurriness can still be frustrating, leaving you to wonder what’s causing the change. Dry eyes are actually a common cause of blurry vision. When the surface of your eye…

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Two Thunder Bay Eye Clinics to Serve You

Oliver Road

We’re on Oliver Road just east of Highway 17. There’s convenient parking right out front.

  • 1144 OIiver Road, Unit 1
  • Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4
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Centennial Square Plaza

There’s plenty of parking in the lot we share with Family Foods in the heart of Thunder Bay.

  • 124 Centennial Square
  • Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3
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