Burlington Eyecare:

the good doctor


Welcome to the good doctor, written by father, Burlington optometrist, and industry expert Dr. Mark Germain. The good doctor is here to offer an expert take on optometry and other related topics designed for his patients' everyday eye care and curiosity.


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By Dr. Mark Germain March 12, 2026
The good doctor writes about Burlington Eyecare's longstanding relationship with Frost eyewear and this week's exciting event.
By Dr. Mark Germain March 5, 2026
Read a little bit about the amazing work that BEC office manager, Karen, is doing in Bolivia!
By Dr. Mark Germain February 27, 2026
Inspired by a recent Economist article, this blog explores how human visual processing may hold the key to improving autonomous driving camera systems.
By Dr. Mark Germain February 20, 2026
The good doctor offers some does and don't of polarized lenses. These amazing lenses are not perfect for all uses.
By Dr. Mark Germain February 12, 2026
While watching the winter Olympics this week, the good doctor considers the eye protection and eye wear needed for these elite athletes.
By Dr. Mark Germain February 5, 2026
The good doctor examines the steadiness of avian eye sight. A true marvel!
By Dr. Mark Germain January 29, 2026
The good doctor discusses recent advances in predicting health outcomes
By Dr. Mark Germain January 22, 2026
The good doctor emphasizes both the known and unknown effects of blue light on our eyes.
By Dr. Mark Germain January 16, 2026
The good doctor marvels at the "elusive octopus."
By Dr. Mark Germain January 6, 2026
The good doctor does his yearly review of some of his favourite reads from the last year.
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