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Where to Buy Sunglasses with Prescription

Key Takeaways Prescription sunglasses combine vision correction with UV protection. You can buy them through an optical clinic, online retailers, or big box stores. Not every frame works with every prescription, so fit and lens compatibility matter. Starting with a current eye exam helps you avoid costly mistakes. Features like polarized lenses and UV400 protection…
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Why Do I Feel Pain at the Corner of My Eye?

Key Takeaways Corner eye pain can come from infections, blockages, dry eye, or allergies. Inner and outer corner pain often have different causes. Mild symptoms can sometimes be managed at home with warm compresses or artificial tears. Pain lasting more than 48 hours, vision changes, or discharge are signs to see an optometrist. An eye…
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How Long Do Swollen Eyes from Allergies Last?

Waking up with puffy, swollen eyes is never a pleasant way to start the day. If your eyes feel itchy and look red after spending time outdoors or around a pet, you might be experiencing allergies. At Visionary Eye Centre, we understand that the first question you may have is when the uncomfortable symptoms will…
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Which Eye Drops for Dry Eyes Should I Use?

That gritty, stinging, or uncomfortable feeling of dry eye can be a distraction from day-to-day life for many. When you head to the pharmacy looking for relief, the selection of different eye drops can feel overwhelming. With so many options, it’s natural to wonder which is right for you, especially since the underlying causes of…
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Dry Eye •

What Is iLux Treatment and How Does It Work?

If your eyes often feel gritty, scratchy, or irritated, you know how disruptive dry eye can be. It’s natural to want to find a solution. The iLux device is a treatment tool that uses gentle warmth and pressure to help clear tiny, blocked glands in your eyelids. This process can restore the natural flow of…
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Why Do My Eyes Burn When I Wake Up?

That scratchy, burning feeling in your eyes can be an uncomfortable way to start the day. If you often wake up with irritated eyes, you are not alone. It's a common experience that the team at Visionary Eye Centre can help you address. The burning sensation you feel can come from your eyes becoming too…
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A Guide to Supplements for Dry Eyes

If you regularly feel a gritty, scratchy, or burning sensation in your eyes, you're not alone. Dry eye is a common condition that affects many people, especially in Alberta, where the air is quite dry. While there are many reasons your eyes might feel this way, what you eat may play a role in your…
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How Long Does It Take To Adjust To New Glasses?

Adjusting to new glasses can be like breaking in a new pair of shoes—it takes time, patience, and often a little discomfort before everything fits just right. Although it typically only takes two to three days to adjust to wearing new glasses, this process can be particularly disconcerting for first-time glasses wearers.  This guide will…

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You’ll find us at Synergy Wellness Centre, just off Bethel Drive, north of Baseline Road. Parking is $2, but simply provide your plate number at your appointment, and we’ll be happy to cover the parking cost for the duration of your visit.

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  • Unit 101, 501 Bethel Drive
  • Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0N2

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You’ll find us inside the Lakewood Community Health Centre, just west of 50 Street NW and off 29 Avenue. Free parking is available, and the location is easily accessible by public transit.

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  • Unit 108, 7319 29 Avenue
  • Edmonton, AB T6K 2P1

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