Clarity Eye Blog Archives

October 27, 2026

Epiretinal membrane (Macular Pucker): Causes, symptoms, and when surgery is needed

If straight lines have started to look wavy, or reading has quietly become harder, an epiretinal membrane could be the cause. This is often called a macular pucker. Unlike some retinal conditions that show up suddenly

Recovering from a retinal injection or laser treatment: What to expect in the days after

Retinal injections and laser treatments are two of the most common procedures used to treat eye conditions. They help with problems like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. Clarity Eye’s retina specialists perform these

Floaters vs. flashes vs. retinal tear: How to tell the difference and when it’s an emergency

Almost everyone sees eye floaters at some point in their life. They’re small specks or squiggly lines that drift across your vision. Most of the time, they’re completely harmless. But sometimes, floaters and flashes are early

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO): Symptoms, risk factors and treatment options

Sudden, painless blurring of vision in one eye is a common reason patients get referred to our retina service. One of the leading causes behind it is retinal vein occlusion. It’s a condition many people have

Retinal Detachment: Warning Signs, Emergency Symptoms & What Happens If You Wait

A detached retina is one of the few true emergencies in eye care. It’s also one of the most treatable, but only if it’s caught in time. Every year, thousands of Canadians notice sudden changes in