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Dr. Robert Burke is an optometrist and co-founder of Calgary Vision Centre, known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in eye care. With over 17 years of experience, he brings an unrivaled level of curiosity to the intersection of optics, physics, math, and human vision. His work blends cutting-edge technology with a drive to rethink traditional approaches to eye health. This blog is where some of those big questions and the fascinating deep dives they spark, come to life.
Dont sit so close to the TV?
We've all been told to avoid it, but is sitting too close to the TV actually bad for the eyes?
The Thicker the Glasses, the Smarter the Person?
Eager job seekers and motivated employees are always trying to show how intelligent they are in hopes of landing a new job or scoring a coveted promotion. They try to talk smart, dress smart, act smart, and probably are smart, but it turns out one of the best validations of being smart might just be wearing their glasses (next to walking around with their IQ pinned to their name tag).
How to keep childhood myopia under control
The eye chart showed the big 'E', and your child guessed it was a 'cat'. Either somebody needs to get the cat out of the exam room, or your little one may need glasses. What's the best plan of attack, not only to help now but to also help slow down the rate of degradation later on? After all, the number one fear I hear from patients is "I don't want to end up having glasses like Bubbles" ( I am not joking).