Island Eyecare

04/13/2026

While most people associate dilation with dark rooms and constriction with bright light, your pupils also respond to things like adrenaline, mental focus, and emotional reactions. It’s all controlled by your autonomic nervous system, meaning it happens automatically without you thinking about it.
Subtle changes in pupil size can even give eye doctors helpful information about your overall eye and neurological health during an exam.

03/31/2026

02/26/2026

Eyelash lifts and tints can enhance the look of your lashes, but it’s important to understand how they may affect your eye health. Because these treatments use chemicals close to the eyes, safety, proper technique, and your individual eye condition matter. If you have sensitive eyes or dry eye symptoms, it’s always a good idea to check with your eye care provider before booking your appointment.

02/24/2026

Itchy, watery, or burning eyes are commonly misunderstood. While many assume these symptoms are due to allergies or eye strain, they are often linked to dry eye disease or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Identifying the underlying cause is the first step toward effective, long-term relief with appropriate treatment.

02/23/2026

The Lab: Episode 71
We’ve got these stylish Modern Optical Tycoon glasses in the lab today👓

02/20/2026

Sometimes dry eye isn’t constant — it’s seasonal. Changes in weather, wind, indoor heating or air conditioning, and allergy season can all disrupt your tear film and leave your eyes feeling dry, irritated, or tired. If your symptoms seem to flare up at certain times of year, seasonal dry eye could be the reason.

02/20/2026

Dry eye is more than just feeling a little irritated or tired. It can happen when your eyes don’t make enough tears, when tears evaporate too quickly, or when the oil glands in your eyelids aren’t working properly. Things like screen time, dry environments, certain medications, and underlying health conditions can all play a role. Understanding the cause is the first step toward finding what actually helps.

02/18/2026

When you come to Island Eyecare and get a Meibography done, you can see the severity of your dry eye. This advanced technology shows what your meibomian glands look like, how damaged they are, and the state of your glands. You can also see the dryness on your eyeball every time you blink. Dr. Narang shows you how your oil glands affect hydration and eye comfort so you understand your eye health better.

02/16/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue… your eyes deserve some love too! Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Island Eyecare.

02/16/2026

Many of our patients with rosacea know how frustrating it can be to deal with constant redness, irritation, and flare-ups. They’ve found that the AlumierMD Rosacea Calming Collection helps soothe sensitivity, calm inflammation, and support their skin barrier, giving them a sense of relief and confidence in their skin again.

02/12/2026

Eye colour is influenced by several genes that control how much pigment develops in the iris. Since some genes are dominant and others can be hidden, even parents with the same eye colour can have children with different eye colours.

02/09/2026

One of our patients shares their experience with MacuMira and how the treatments have made a meaningful difference in their day-to-day vision while living with macular degeneration. Hearing firsthand stories like this reminds us how important personalized care is. We’re so glad to be helping improve our patients’ eyesight, one treatment at a time.