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What Is Usually the First Sign of Glaucoma?

As we age, our risk of developing various health conditions greatly increases, one of them being glaucoma. Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to vision loss or blindness, making it crucial to diagnose and treat early. Unfortunately, one of the biggest challenges with glaucoma is that it typically progresses with no noticeable…
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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Myopia and hyperopia are common refractive errors many patients develop. Eye doctors frequently prescribe glasses and contact lenses to treat these conditions, even though myopia and hyperopia affect the eyes differently.  Understanding what causes these refractive errors can help you and your family’s eyes stay healthy.  Key Differences Between Myopia & Hyperopia The main difference…
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How to Clean Your Glasses the Right Way

If you’re one of the many Canadians who rely on glasses to see, you probably already know the struggle of dirty lenses. A smudge or fingerprint can quickly get in the way of crystal-clear vision.  While you may be tempted to clean your glasses with the nearest tissue or t-shirt, doing so can cause scratches,…
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5 Home Remedies for Dry Eye

Optimal eye health is essential and can be maintained with regular eye exams. However, you can also take steps to support and maintain your eye health between visits to your optometrist with at-home strategies for treating conditions like dry eyes.  5 home remedies we recommend for dry eyes include: Wearing adequate eye protection  Eating a…
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How To See Better When Driving at Night

Are You Struggling to See When Driving at Night? If you have trouble with bright headlights, streetlights, or the general darkness of night, it can affect your driving. You may struggle to drive at night for several reasons, including age-related changes in vision, glare from oncoming headlights, or underlying eye conditions such as cataracts or…
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What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

Whether you work outside or just love to play in the sunshine, sunglasses are an important part of caring for your eyes and vision. There isn’t a one-size answer for what type of lenses you should have in your sunglasses, but polarized lenses are often a good choice. Polarized lenses go through a chemical process…
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Can I Sleep with Contact Lenses?

A properly fitted pair of contact lenses should feel invisible on your eyes. It’s nice to forget you’re wearing your contacts and embrace clear vision, but you should make sure you don’t accidentally fall asleep while wearing them. You shouldn’t sleep with regular contact lenses, not only because you may wake up with irritated eyes,…
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Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Sunlight?

You might feel fine on a sunny day wearing sunglasses, but when you take them off—bright, blinding light. You may wonder if everyone’s vision is as affected as yours in the sun. Your eye colour does, in fact, have an impact on light sensitivity. Blue eyes are more sensitive to sunlight. However, you should always…

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  • Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0N2

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