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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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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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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

When a family member mentions that they have a health condition, it’s normal to be concerned for their health—and sometimes also for your own. Diabetes and heart disease, for instance, are health conditions that have a genetic component, and certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, do so as well.  Among the risk…
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Can a Sinus Infection Lead to Pink Eye?

Sinus infections are frustrating—and so is pink eye. Both are common conditions, and while it might seem odd, they're more connected than you might think. With shared symptoms like irritation when blinking, persistent discomfort, redness, and more, these two conditions are linked to one another. But can one lead to the other? A sinus infection…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Have you ever had dry, irritated eyes accompanied by a headache? This might lead you to believe that your dry eyes are causing your headaches, but is that true?  The answer is no, dry eyes don’t cause headaches, but they can be connected. Tension headaches can be caused by eye strain resulting from dry eyes.…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Redness, burning, and discomfort are all symptoms associated with dry eyes. While it sounds counter-intuitive, watery eyes are also one of them.  Watery eyes are better understood as a positive feedback loop within your body.  When your eyes are dry, a signal is sent to your brain, leading your body to produce excess reflexive tears…

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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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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.

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Lakewood Community Health Centre

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

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