Jason’s Story: An Active Family Man & Realtor
Jason Kippen is a realtor living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, who came to Image Plus Laser Eye Centre to deal with his life-long vision problem. Kippen was diagnosed with Myopia (near-sighted vision), and at age 12, began wearing glasses. Like many people in their...
The Airline Industry’s Relationship with Strong Vision
The airline industry plays host to a diverse group of job opportunities. Baggage handlers, check-in clerks, flight attendents, navigators and more! There are, however, two professions that require strong vision to ease the flow of work, but moreover, to save lives and...
Video Games, VR and 3D Movies
It goes without saying that wearing glasses can be both a lifesaver and a hurdle. While wearing your glasses, you can finally see like much of the population, but you are also prevented from doing certain things well. We’ve covered numerous activities where glasses...
8 Great Eye-Related Apps for your Phone
Keeping your eyes healthy is important. Over time we lose vision quality–sometimes so gradually we do so without noticing. There is good news, however. By downloading a few free apps for your phone, you can protect your eyes, stay informed, and train your vision...
Frameless Fashion
Fashion, beauty and laser eye surgery have more in common than you might first imagine. Glasses have the potential to be a powerful means of self-expression and a part of a person’s signature style. Think Buddy Holly, John Lennon or Malcolm X. These iconic glasses...
The Lifetime Cost of Glasses
How often do you buy new frames? According to the Vision Council, the average person went through one pair of glasses per year. Some people purchase numerous sets each year for style or function, and there are those who wear the same pair for much longer. Regardless...
Strong Vision for Health Care Professionals
Having strong vision helps health care providers care for you. Due to the nature of their work, wearing glasses or contacts are acceptable, but they aren’t the best-case-scenario. There are numerous complications that can arise from medical providers not having proper...
The Healing Process
A major point of pride at Image Plus is our post-operative care. We take care of our patients after they receive our treatment because we know every procedure is different and we want to ensure everything heals as it should for the best possible results. Included...
High Impact Sports
Everyday life with glasses isn’t normally an inconvenience, but for those who enjoy getting out on the court in the evening, or maybe hitting the climbing wall on the weekend, wearing glasses or contacts can present certain risks. Imagine being able to improve your...
Tired Eyes – How You Can Prevent the Strain
Strained, tired eyes can create an achy, heavy feeling leaving you looking for a remedy. The good news? Tired eyes are not a chronic illness. They are a symptom of overexposure and can be prevented with a little bit of diligence. Some of the most common contributing...