Sherwood Park (780 467-6688) Millwoods (780 960-1616)
Blog Hero

Optometrist-Approved Blog

Request Appointment
An over the shoulder view of someone driving at night, with the car in front blurred
Eye Care •

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…
A man outside hiking a mountain while wearing UV protection sunglasses to protect his eyes.
Frames & Lenses, Sunglasses •

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…
Man in discomfort rubbing his eyes after waking up
Contact Lenses, Eye Care •

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,…
A woman with light blue-green eyes using her hand to block the sunlight from her eyes
Sunglasses •

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…
A young girl looking through a phoropter during a kids eye exam
Children's Eye Health •

What to Expect During a Kids Eye Exam?

Your child’s vision is an important part of how they learn, play, grow, and develop. Regular eye exams allow the optometrist to monitor and detect visual issues before they become a larger problem. During a kid’s eye exam, you can expect the use of tools such as a phoropter or autorefractor and vision tests like…
A male optometrist is helping a woman to choose glasses in an optical store.
Frames & Lenses, Glasses •

How Should Glasses Really Fit?

Glasses are an essential part of many people's daily lives, but not everyone knows how they should really fit. In this blog, we'll be discussing the importance of properly fitting glasses and how you can make sure your glasses fit properly. First, let's talk about why proper fit is important. Glasses are designed to correct…
A young woman is constantly visiting her eye doctor for her regular eye exam and replacement of contact lenses.
Contact Lenses, Dry Eye •

Do Contact Lenses Dry Your Eyes?

The Risk of Dry Eyes Contact lenses allow for a more natural visual experience, with no frames in the corner of your eye or lenses fogging in humid environments. There are many advantages when your lenses are properly fitted, and you practice thorough lens hygiene. But there are some disadvantages, including the risk of dry…
A hand of a male optometrist is reading the results from the Pachymetry test to diagnose glaucoma.
Eye Diseases & Conditions •

Can an Optometrist Diagnose Glaucoma?

Glaucoma, a group of diseases characterized by the degeneration of the optic nerve as a result of pressure within the eye, is one of the main causes of blindness in Canada. Although medication and surgery can significantly slow the disease's progression, the damage done to one's vision is typically irreversible. As there is often no…
Profile of a woman inserting eye drops in her left eye.
Contact Lenses, Dry Eye •

Can You Use Eye Drops with Contacts?

Contact lenses provide crisp, clear, comfortable vision without worrying about breaking or losing your designer eyeglasses. While you may love the look of your frames, they might not always be the best choice when you go out for a night on the town or spend the afternoon playing games at the family barbecue. However, there…

Our Services

Adult Eye Exams

Adult & Senior Eye Exams

Eyewear & Lenses

Frames & Lenses

Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye Treatment

Myopia Control

Myopia Control

What Our Patients Are Saying

Read more than 400 glowing reviews of Visionary Eye Centre to learn what patients like you are saying about our team’s attentiveness, genuine care, and level of service.

Sherwood Park Location

Leave a Review
View All Reviews

Millwoods Location

Leave a Review
View All Reviews

See What’s Trending

Barton Perreira Blackfin DITA Etnia Barcelona Fendi Kate Spade OTP Ray Ban Woow Eyewear OWP KALEOS Lacoste Kliik Maui Jim Oakley Nautica Tom Ford Monte Blanc
Barton Perreira Blackfin DITA Etnia Barcelona Fendi Kate Spade OTP Ray Ban Woow Eyewear OWP KALEOS Lacoste Kliik Maui Jim Oakley Nautica Tom Ford Monte Blanc
Discover Our Eyewear

Find an Eye Clinic Near You

Sherwood Park Location

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.

Our Address

Synergy Wellness Centre

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

Contact Information

Request Appointment

Millwoods Location

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.

Our Address

Lakewood Community Health Centre

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

Contact Information

* Saturday hours may vary, please call first

Request Appointment

Check Out Our Clinic

About Us

Eye Exams

Specialty Eye Care

Eyewear & Products

Our Locations

Request Appointment

Visionary Eye Centre

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

Visionary Eye Centre

  • Unit 108, 7319 29 Avenue
  • Edmonton, AB T6K 2P1
Location
instagram facebook facebook2 pinterest twitter google-plus google linkedin2 yelp youtube phone location calendar share2 link star-full star star-half chevron-right chevron-left chevron-down chevron-up envelope fax