Dry eye is one of the most common ocular conditions today. The scratchy, gritty, or stinging feeling can make your day-to-day quite uncomfortable. According to a survey from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, 3 out of 5 Albertans who experience dry eye symptoms do nothing to treat it. Talking with your optometrist to see if […]
Chances are you’ve experienced the irritation of dry eyes—after all, 90% of Albertans have reported feeling the symptoms. Burning eyes. Redness. Blurred vision. Dry eye disease can leave you with sore eyes and compromised vision. Just because dry eye disease is common doesn’t mean it’s normal and doesn’t mean you have to put up with […]
Many different types of health conditions can cause vision changes or loss. It can be sudden and immediately noticeable, but it can also happen gradually, which may make it harder for you to detect. This is why your optometrist may suggest a visual field test after conducting a regular comprehensive eye exam. Your eye doctor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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