When you come in for a contact lens exam and fitting, one of the first things we determine is what your eyes need. In the past, contact lenses could only address common refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but contact lens technology has since advanced in staggering ways. Now more and more people are […]
Are your eyes tired and strained after staring at a computer screen all day? Do you get a headache after spending the day in the sunlight? If so, you may be feeling the effects of too much blue light. Too much blue light can leave your eyes fatigued, unfocused and can lead to many more […]
If you are curious about trying contact lenses, you will need to get a contact lens specific eye exam. A contact lens specific eye exam involves extra measurements not included in a comprehensive eye exam that will allow your optometrist to get a detailed map of your eye and determine the best contact lenses for […]
Routine eye examinations are a crucial part of sustaining your eye health and catching any potential eyesight issues. Whether you are an adult, senior, or child, keeping up to date with your regularly scheduled eye exams is important. Under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, or the AHCIP, you may be eligible for coverage of […]
Regular eye exams are vital for your ocular health. For children, the eye exam helps to ensure their eyes are healthy and can diagnose any potential conditions early. These exams can be stressful if you aren’t used to them, so how do you prepare your child for their eye exam? Let’s learn more about some […]
The symptoms that come with dry eyes are difficult enough to handle by themselves, but that’s not the only challenge this irritating condition brings. Dry eyes can also restrict your ability to wear specific contact lenses comfortably. If you have dry eyes, it’s vital to know what contact lens types and brands will serve you […]
In Cochrane’s relatively dry climate, our patients are at a greater risk for dry eye syndrome. Once dry eye takes hold, it can become a delicate balancing act getting your eyes back to the moisture levels they need—and eye drops are critical parts of your optometrist’s toolbelt. Leaving dry eye alone brings much more harm […]
You envision nothing but the best for your child’s future. The steps you take to nurture them today shape the steps they’ll take into healthy adulthood. As a parent – or soon-to-be-parent – you probably have already identified your child’s pediatrician for general health needs, but what about the health of your child’s eyes? Keep […]
Ocular disease is a blanket term representing a group of diseases that impact the health and function of the eye. Most of the eye diseases affect older people, but that’s not to say that young individuals can’t be affected too. Some eye diseases are minor and might disappear with simple treatments, while others require specialist […]
A large number of people with eye-related problems prefer contact lenses for correcting their vision. Wearing contact lenses gives you peripheral vision but comes with a number of risks. The fact that your contact lenses sit directly on a layer of tear fluid on your cornea shows you should be cautious while wearing them. Wearing […]
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