Our Blog

Our favorite autumn eyewear

Autumn is the perfect time for refreshing your eyewear collection – it’s all about finding frames that complement your style and embracing a palette of warm, earthy tones. To help you find the top fashionable glasses for fall, we’ve selected 3 standout brands – Vogue, Guess, and Kliik Denmark. Let’s…

Early detection of potential eye issues is crucial to safeguarding your vision. At Dr. Bruce Coward & Associates, we understand the importance of comprehensive eyecare, which is why we use advanced diagnostic technology like the Topcon OCT Maestro scan to expertly evaluate your eye health. Read on to discover how…

Grand Opening of Dr’s Choice Optical Lab

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. On a beautiful Tuesday, June 25th, our supplier partner, Dr’s Choice Optical Lab, officially opened the doors to their brand new lab right here in Trenton at 37 Gotha Street! This was not just a grand opening – it’s a…

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to upgrade your eyewear game with some of the trendiest and most stylish sunglasses around. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hitting the beach, or strolling through the city, a good pair of sunglasses can boost your look and protect your eyes….

It’s that time of the year again to soak up the delightful sun and enjoy the freshness of the outdoors. But let’s not forget that the sun can harm our eyes and skin if we’re not properly protected. We’re exploring just how sunlight can damage your eyes and how you…

On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will grace the skies above North America, Mexico, USA, and Canada – a celestial spectacle. While such events are rare – with the last solar eclipse in Canada occurring in 1979 and the next in 2106 – the impending eclipse presents an extraordinary…

With March being Nutrition Month, we want to talk to you about the link between nutrition and eye health. What you eat can affect your overall health in many ways, and that includes your eye health, so consider your diet when thinking about how to take good care of…

Epilepsy is a neurological condition affecting approximately 50 million individuals worldwide. Though there are several types of epilepsy, the condition is primarily characterized by recurrent seizures stemming from abnormal brain activity. These seizures manifest as sudden bursts of electrical activity, resulting in a myriad of symptoms. Yet, what’s lesser known…

In a world dominated by digital screens, our eyes often bear the brunt of continuous exposure to blue light emitted by devices. That’s where blue light blocking glasses benefits come in. These glasses are specifically designed to alleviate the strain caused by prolonged screen time. Read on to learn more…

Are you tired of your eyeglasses constantly fogging up or getting in the way of your active lifestyle? Maybe it’s time to embrace contact lenses! Why switch to contact lenses? When it comes to choosing vision correction options, there are numerous advantages to contact lenses to consider. The key factor…

What’s changing and how can it affect you?

“On September 1, 2023, the Ontario government is changing eyecare coverage for most people over the age of 20. These changes have the support of the Ontario government and the College of Optometrists and are based on scientific evidence, experts’ opinions, and best practices from other provinces. These changes are…

A forest engulfed in flames. Smoke from wildfires can have harmful effects on your eyes, causing irritation and potential long-term damage.

This year we’ve seen one of the worst Canadian wildfire seasons on record. To date, more than 400 wildfires are burning across Canada and as a result, even cities hundreds of miles away from the fires are feeling the effects. Smoke and haze have descended on many communities, which is…