Hey Eyeris Family! Tara here, your resident Licensed Contact Lens Optician and Optical MacGyver. As we say goodbye to the humid Winnipeg summer and welcome the beautiful, crisp autumn days, I notice a recurring theme in the exam rooms: contact lens wearers start complaining of dry, gritty, and uncomfortable eyes. If you’ve noticed that your contact lenses are feeling more like sandpaper by 3:00 PM lately, you aren’t alone. Fall in Manitoba presents some unique challenges for

Mastering the Lens: Tips from Your Resident Optical MacGyver If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror struggling with a stubborn contact lens or wondered why your eyes feel like a desert by 4:00 PM, this guide is for you. As the resident "Optical MacGyver" here at Eyeris Eyecare, I’ve seen it all. From lenses inside out to the "lost in the eye" panic (spoiler: it can’t go behind your brain, I promise!), I’m here to give you the ultimate survival kit for contact lens success.