Portage Vision Services

03/04/2026

👷⚠️Avoid or minimize unnecessary hazards by removing falling or loose debris.

👷‍♀️⚠️Before starting, make sure that tools work.
Always check the safety features (machine guards) on equipment before using.

👷⚠️Make sure that all workers especially volunteers know how to use tools.

👷‍♀️⚠️Keep bystanders out of the hazard area.
Identify the biggest hazards at the site.
Identify hazards posed by other workers, machinery.

👷⚠️Wear the proper eye and face protection.
Make sure your eye protection fits properly and will stay in place.

👷‍♀️⚠️Brush, shake, or vacuum dust and debris from hardhats, hair, forehead, or the top of the eye protection before removing the protection.

03/02/2026

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Normal vision is known as “20/20”. This simply means that the eye being tested is able to see an object at 20 feet as well as any eye with very good vision. If you have 20/60 vision, this means you can see at 20 feet what a person with good vision can see at 60 feet. … if the change in vision is to 20/200 or worse, the person will still keep some vision but will be classified as “blind”.

Optometrists take multiple factors into consideration when determining the quality of your vision. A few of those factors include eye focusing, coordination, movement, teaming, as well as visual perceptual skills and color vision.

It should be noted that the quality of your eyesight and eye health are not mutually exclusive.

Glaucoma, a progressive eye disease caused by increased pressure in the eye, demonstrates that you can have all the signs of good vision while unknowingly living with an eye disease that is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada.

Your eye exam a incudes health assessment which determines your risk for eye diseases like glaucoma.

If you are concerned about glaucoma or any other eye disease that is in your family history contact your optometrist.

02/27/2026

02/23/2026

In the early stages of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration treatment options include dietary supplements with the AREDS2 formula, self-monitoring of vision at home with an Amsler grid, and routine eye exams to monitor for progression.

An Amsler grid is a test provided by the optometrist that allows you to monitor for vision changes at home between routine eye exams.

AMD is an eye disease that can cause sudden changes in vision when it turns into the wet form. If changes in vision are noticed, contact your optometrist, as timely treatment can limit the extent of vision loss.

If you do not have an Amsler Grid at home and would like one contact your optometrist.

02/21/2026

How is AMD detected?

AMD can be detected during a routine eye exam. At an eye exam, the optometrist performs a dilated check of the person’s eye health using a special microscope. This allows the optometrist to look directly onto the back of the person’s eye to observe for any signs of AMD.

OCT imaging of the back of the eye can be used to visualize the affected areas and layers at the back of the eye. An Amsler grid or visual field test can be used to detect the extent of functional vision loss. The person’s vision is measured and questions related to AMD risk are explored. Visit your local optometrist for an eye exam.

02/18/2026

How is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Detected?

AMD can be detected during a routine eye exam. At an eye exam, the optometrist performs a dilated check of the person’s eye health using a special microscope. This allows the optometrist to look directly onto the back of the person’s eye to observe for any signs of AMD.

OCT imaging of the back of the eye can be used to visualize the affected areas and layers at the back of the eye.

An Amsler grid or visual field test can be used to detect the extent of functional vision loss.

The person’s vision is measured and questions related to AMD risk are explored. Visit your local optometrist for an eye exam.

02/13/2026

Our office will be closed from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m Friday, February 13th

02/11/2026

Huge thank you to our community of patients who contributed to our donation for The Care for Kids Fighting Cancer program. Together we make a difference ❤️‍🔥