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 • October 29, 2026
If you didn't know a murmuration is a group of starlings, now you do. The good doctor discusses this amazing phenomenon.
By Dr. Mark Germain • October 22, 2026
If glasses sound too good to be true, they probably are. The good doctor explains why.
By Dr. Mark Germain • October 15, 2026
Inspired by one of his patients, the good doctor examines the impressive ingenuity behind the Paralympics biathalon.
By Dr. Mark Germain • October 9, 2026
Optogenetics may be a foreign field to many of us, but not to the good doctor, and it's pretty exciting.
By Dr. Mark Germain • October 1, 2026
The good doctor announces the exciting new photography contest taking place at Burlington Eyecare.
By Dr. Mark Germain • September 25, 2026
Inspired by a recent patient and an upcoming family experience, the good doctor urges eye safety during nerf gun encounters.
By Dr. Mark Germain • September 17, 2026
The good doctor discusses a revolutionary option for treating cataracts.
By Dr. Mark Germain • September 10, 2026
The good doctor highlights Hamilton's Bright Run happening this Saturday in support of breast cancer research.
By Dr. Mark Germain • September 3, 2026
The good doctor discusses the Purkinje effect using a popular children's book as illustration.
By Dr. Mark Germain • August 27, 2026
Meta glasses are now on their 3rd generation and the good doctor shares some pros and cons of these high tech glasses.
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