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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 Causes Retinal Tears?

Flashes of light and a sudden group of floaters can turn up over the course of an afternoon and leave you wondering what's happening inside your eye. A retinal tear is one reason this happens, and it's something you want checked quickly. Most retinal tears start when the gel inside your eye shrinks and pulls…

Fabulous Independent Eyewear from Around the World

Signature style starts here—explore independent eyewear at Ham’s. We travel the globe to find standout independent eyewear that meets our highest standards—because our patients deserve nothing less. World-class eyewear, no passport required. Ham’s brings global style straight to Thunder Bay.

Backed by 150 years of combined expertise, our opticians are here to help you find eyewear that’s as functional as it is beautiful and tailored to your lifestyle.

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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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