Category Archives: Eye Health Blogs

Every day we find not only ourselves but our children spending longer hours in front of a digital device. In fact, according to a 2012 survey conducted by The Vision Council, more than 1/3 of adults spend 4-6 hours a day with digital media or related electronic devices. In fact, 14% of young adults spend […]

What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the eyelids. The cause of Blepharitis is an excess of the bacteria that commonly lives along the lid and base of our eyelashes. It is a condition that can be developed by anyone at any point in their lives. However, the onset of this […]

Detect ocular disease up to 10 years ahead of time Early detection is the key to prevention at EyedeologyTM.  The Cirrus HD-OCT helps our Optometrists to diagnose and monitor retinal and optic nerve problems before any avoidable, permanent damage is done.  The high quality and accuracy of the scans provide information on your eyes that […]

The government of Alberta has announced changes that will improve access to quality eye care for all Albertans. Doctors of optometry are highly trained eye doctors who examine, diagnose, treat and correct conditions, diseases and disorders of the human visual system, the eye and its associated structures. As well as providing comprehensive eye and vision […]

We have heard many stories in the media recently regarding people losing their vision due to over wear of contact lenses and poor contact lens compliance. Inappropriate care of contact lenses leads to infection which can lead to blindness. Appropriate care of your contact lenses, storage cases and hygiene are all essential to keep your […]

At EyedeologyTM, we are now offering a new in-office treatment to eliminate Blepharitis. It will now be offered as a way of keeping those eyelids clean and healthy. It is a quick and easy procedure and most patients experience an almost immediate improvement in symptoms. What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common eye condition where […]

Are you at risk of developing Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? We are pleased to introduce a new way to detect the risk of developing AMD in patients at EyedeologyTM.  If there is a family history of age related macular degeneration be sure to let us know so we can do a quick and easy […]

  Antioxidants are vital when it comes to aiding our overall immune system. Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow down damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals are caused by certain environmental factors, including UV light, hazardous chemicals, and air pollution. Antioxidants include vitamins and minerals such as vitamin […]

The Importance of Eye Exams for Children As you prepare your child’s back to school checklist, you want to make sure you have a comprehensive EYE EXAMINATION as part of that list.  Did you know that 80% of learning is done through vision?  Eye exams are just as important as dental visits and annual physicals.  […]

Vision plays a critical role in sports and should not be jeopardized to eye injuries. Statistics show that more than 70 per cent of eye injuries occur in people under the age of 25 years of which 40 per cent occur in people under the age of 15 years and 8 per cent occur in […]