Category Archives: Eye Health Blogs

ACUVUE® OASYS® Daily Contact Lenses with HydraLuxe™ Do your eyes feel heavy or get that tired sore feeling from a long day of staring at digital devices or from being in challenging environments, like cold air conditioning, humidity or dry air? The demands on your eyes are changing and you need a lens that can […]

Eye floaters are a reason to see our Optometrists for a medically necessary visit now covered by Alberta Health Care for all age groups. Floaters look like spots, specks, flecks and/or “cobwebs” that drift around in your field of vision. Floaters can hinder your vision and be annoying at first onset. So where do these […]

Have you ever experienced blurred vision or an enlarging blind spot in the center of their vision, flashes or flickering of light, wavy or zigzag lines out of the corner of the eye that blocks part of their vision? You may be experiencing a visual aura or ocular migraine. These symptoms often present when working […]

Dr. Farrah was interviewed for this piece in Calgary Buzz about how to avoid digital eye strain. Digital eye strain occurs when you spend too much time looking at screens like a computer or a phone without a break, and it can cause headaches and tension. Children are particularly susceptible to digital eye strain, as […]

Tory Burch sunglasses are well known for their stylish textures and unique elements of design. The sunglasses collection has the perfect pair of designer glasses to flatter many face shapes. The collection features a range of shapes including cat-eye, square, aviator, butterfly, oversized, rectangle and round.  We are uber excited to have these unique and […]

Throughout the year, children often have eye infections, allergies and dry eyes. Eye infections can affect one or both eyes and are most common in children. Some eye infections are highly contagious, and you must take care not to infect other people – or even your other eye if only one eye is infected. As […]

New to EyedeologyTM are our Nano Vista Frames. These durable, and flexible frames are long lasting. They are manufactured with a patented SILIFLEX material that is thermo-adjustable and 35% lighter than other frames. What makes them stand out is there maximum flexibility making them “Child-Proof” and its exclusive hinge “S2”. So forget about breakages as these […]

1. UV Protection The sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to serious and in some cases long-term health issues. 2. Skin Cancer 5% to 10% of skin cancer occurs around the eyes. Always wear quality, protective sunglasses when outdoors—even on overcast days. 3. General Eye Comfort The sun’s brightness and glare interferes with comfortable vision. […]

Thinking about ditching the glasses and contact lenses? Wondering if laser eye surgery is for you? Our Optometrists are here to help you. Not everyone is a candidate for laser refractive surgery. Before any refractive surgery, it is important for our eye doctors to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery. Our eye […]

Nutrition is such an important part our day and more so for our growing children. Your eyes like other parts of your body require a balance of vitamins and nutrients and daily exercise to keep them functioning optimally. Without a balanced nutrient rich diet, your eyes are at risk for diseases such as age related […]