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Hydration For Clarity: The Importance Of Water For Eye Health
  • Jul 12, 2023

Hydration For Clarity: The Importance Of Water For Eye Health

Hydration And Eye Health Our eyes are intricate organs that require proper care and hydration to maintain optimal health. Water, the elixir of life, plays a pivotal role in keeping our eyes nourished and functioning effectively. Let's explore. . .

The Role of Vision Field Testing in Glaucoma Detection
  • Jun 18, 2023

The Role of Vision Field Testing in Glaucoma Detection

What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a complex group of eye diseases characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve, often associated with increased intraocular pressure. It typically begins with peripheral vision loss, which can go unnoticed by. . .

How To Protect Your Eyes And Contact Lenses From Sun Damage
  • Jun 15, 2023

How To Protect Your Eyes And Contact Lenses From Sun Damage

Can The Sun Damage Your Contact Lenses? Prolonged exposure to the sun can potentially damage your contact lenses. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun can have adverse effects on both your eyes and your contact lenses. Here are a few. . .

5 Surprising Causes Of Dry Eye Syndrome
  • May 04, 2023

5 Surprising Causes Of Dry Eye Syndrome

The Unexpected Culprits Of Dry Eye Syndrome Symptoms Digital Devices In today's digital age, it is no surprise that excessive screen time can contribute to Dry Eye Syndrome. When we use digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and. . .

Are You Having Trouble Sleeping? It Could Be Digital Eye Strain.
  • Apr 13, 2023

Are You Having Trouble Sleeping? It Could Be Digital Eye Strain.

Why Is My Sleep Affected By Blue Light Exposure? The blue light emitted by digital screens is the primary culprit behind the link between digital eye strain and sleep problems. Blue light has a short wavelength that can penetrate deep into the. . .

Tips To Make Wearing Contact Lenses In The Winter More Comfortable
  • Dec 26, 2022

Tips To Make Wearing Contact Lenses In The Winter More Comfortable

How To Stay Comfortable While Wearing Contact Lenses Stay Hydrated Drinking water helps your whole body stay hydrated, including your eyes. Drinking 8 cups of water a day will keep your eyes hydrated, making it more comfortable to wear your. . .

7 Signs You Need To See An Optometrist
  • Oct 07, 2022

7 Signs You Need To See An Optometrist

Visit An Optometrist If You Experience: 1. Eye Emergencies If you suffer an eye emergency, you need to go to the optometrist right away. Eye emergencies can vary, but typically an eye emergency includes objects in the eye, loss of vision, impact. . .

Why Does Your Eye Doctor Do Retinal Imaging? | Eye Doctor Calgary
  • Aug 09, 2022

Why Does Your Eye Doctor Do Retinal Imaging?

An Eye Doctor Uses Retinal Imaging To Look For: Glaucoma This is a collection of eye conditions that causes damage to the optic nerve, often through increased pressure within the eye. Retinal imaging gives eye doctors the ability to see the. . .

Rewetting Drops Vs. Lubricating Eye Drops | Optometrist Calgary
  • Jun 28, 2022

Ask The Optometrist: Are Rewetting Drops And Lubricating Eye Drops The Same?

What Your Optometrist Says About Rewetting Drops Versus Artificial Tears What Are Rewetting Drops? Rewetting drops are considered an in-eye contact solution. They are meant to be used to help hydrate contacts, but not to address the symptoms of. . .

Summer Dry Eyes And How To Treat Them
  • Jun 14, 2022

Summer Dry Eyes And How To Treat Them

How To Reduce Summer Dry Eye Symptoms 1. Wear Sunglasses Sunglasses help to keep your eyes comfortable during the summer in general, but they can be especially helpful for people with dry eyes. When you wear sunglasses, particularly large or. . .

Specs in the City - Blog - Can Menopause Affect Eye Health
  • Apr 07, 2022

Women's Eye Health And Safety Month: Can Menopause Affect Eye Health?

Common Eye Conditions During Menopause Dry Eyes Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) has been linked to menopause, with more women presenting dry eye symptoms than their same-aged male counterparts. After menopause, some women report new dry eye symptoms,. . .

Specs in the City - Blog - Common Causes Of Eye Injuries At Work
  • Mar 11, 2022

Workplace Eye Awareness Month: Common Causes Of Eye Injuries At Work

Common Injuries Small Particles Whenever you are working in an environment with sawdust, cement chips, wood splinters, metal slivers, or another material that can send small pieces into the air, your eyes are at risk. If any of these pieces hit. . .

Specs in the City - Blog - Better Eye Health By Reducing Digital Eye Strain
  • Jan 14, 2022

Resolution 2022: Better Eye Health By Reducing Digital Eye Strain

6 Ways To Reduce Digital Eye Strain Get Blue Light Filtering Glasses. Blue light filtering glasses can be worn without a prescription for those who do not need corrective lenses but who want to reduce their exposure to blue light. A blue light. . .

Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Or Optician... | Calgary Optometrist
  • Dec 22, 2021

Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Or Optician... Which One Should I See?

The Differences Between Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, And Optician Ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye surgery and rare pathology treatment. In order for a person to become an ophthalmologist, they. . .

Retinal Damage: Symptoms, Risk, And Treatment | Calgary Optometrist
  • Dec 17, 2021

Retinal Damage: Symptoms, Who Is At Risk, And How It Can Be Diagnosed And Treated

What You Need To Know About Retinal Damage Symptoms If you suffer from any of the following, see your Calgary eye doctor: Dim central vision Distorted central vision Straight lines that appear wavy Spots in the central vision that. . .

Did You Know? Interesting Facts About Your Eyes | Calgary Optometrist
  • Dec 10, 2021

Did You Know? Interesting Facts About Your Eyes

10 Facts About Eyes The Optic Nerve Contains Over 1 Million Nerve Cells. The optic nerve is what carries signals from the eye to the brain and what allows us to properly process what we are seeing. The Part Of The Eye That You See Is Only. . .

How An Optometrist Treats Stargardt Disease | Calgary Optometrist
  • Nov 26, 2021

How An Optometrist Diagnoses and Manages Stargardt Disease

How Is Stargardt Disease Detected And What Can Be Done About It? Symptoms Of Stargardt Disease Stargardt disease impares central vision, creating blurry, distorted, or dark areas. Because this vision impairment is focused only on central. . .

Specs In The City | Blog | Blepharitis Treatments And Causes
  • Sep 15, 2021

Blepharitis Treatments And Causes

Causes Of Blepharitis Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands near the base of the eyelashes become clogged, causing irritation, swelling, and redness. It is often a chronic condition that is difficult to treat, but it does not cause. . .

Specs in the City - How A Doctor Of Optometry Manages Cataracts
  • Aug 14, 2021

How A Doctor Of Optometry Manages Cataracts

Managing Cataracts Non-Surgically After your optometrist has diagnosed you with the cataract condition during a comprehensive eye exam, they will begin outlining a treatment plan tailored to how severe your condition is. The first treatment stage. . .

Specs in the City - Eye Exam Detect Diseases
  • Jul 07, 2021

6 Serious Health Issues A Comprehensive Eye Exam Can Detect

6 Health Problems Comprehensive Eye Exams Can Detect Because of the eye’s small nerves and blood vessels, delicate structures, and close proximity to your brain, a comprehensive eye exam is one of the least invasive steps you can take to. . .

Specs in the City - Eyesight Care
  • Jun 24, 2021

7 Ways To Take Care Of Your Eyesight

If properly cared for, your eyesight can retain its sharpness for a surprisingly long time. To enjoy clear sight for as long as possible, try out these tips: Eat healthy foods  Exercise Wear protective eyewear Follow the 20-20-20. . .

Specs in the City - Eye surgery
  • Jun 16, 2021

What You Need To Know Before Getting LASIK Eye Surgery

Have you ever wanted to wake up in the morning with a pair of eyes that would rival those of a pilot? Lasik eye surgery can make this a reality.   A relatively novel practice, Lasik eye surgery entails meticulously reshaping your cornea to. . .

Specs in the City - 3D Vision
  • Apr 19, 2021

Your World in 3-D: Stereoscopic Vision and Depth Perception

Have you ever paused to think about the world around you and how you see it? Generally speaking, humans have two eyes that take in their surroundings and one brain that processes this information. Although your eyes may work mostly in the same way,. . .

Specs in the City - Ocular Motility
  • Apr 12, 2021

Testing for Eye Misalignments: Ocular Motility Testing

Having regular eye exams is obviously good for testing for vision impairments including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. But, did you know that checking for misaligned, or crooked eyes can help detect life-threatening illnesses such. . .

Specs In The City | Calgary
  • Mar 17, 2021

Vision Field Testing- What It Is and What Are The Benefits

Visiting the optometrist can feel a bit awkward and confusing- especially during that one exam where you sit with your chin in that machine, stare at a pixelated screen and press a button to react to a moving light like an unnerving throwback to the. . .

Specs In the City Optometry
  • Mar 03, 2021

The Hidden Danger Of Undiagnosed Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry eye symptoms are widespread in Alberta; in fact, 90 percent of Albertans have not visited an optometrist despite living with the constantly uncomfortable symptoms of dry eyes. Albertans often dismiss dry eyes as their normal, and 3 in 5 don’t. . .

 Specs in the City | Cataracts Calgary
  • Feb 26, 2021

Cataract: 5 Early Warning Signs to Look Out For

A cataract is the progressive clouding of the eye lens. It represents the leading form of preventable blindness in the world and comes with some early detectable warning signs. Here are five of the most common ones to look out for.   A cataract. . .

Eye Clinic SE Calgary | Specs in the City Optometry
  • Jan 24, 2021

5 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

It's easy to take our eyes for granted. But we shouldn't! Here are five ways you can continue to keep them healthy.   Our eyes are amazing organs. The amount of processing they do and the sheer size of signals they send to our brain are. . .

Eye Exam Calgary | Specs in the City
  • Jan 10, 2021

Can Cannabis Effectively Treat Glaucoma or Other Eye Conditions?

Wondering if cannabis can be an effective treatment for glaucoma? Leading optometrist associations including the Canadian Ophthalmological Society say no, and that anyone who says yes is just blowing smoke.   With cannabis now being legal in. . .

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  • Oct 18, 2020

How to Choose the Right Optometrist for Your Family's Needs

Is your family in need of a qualified optometrist to oversee their eye health and vision needs? Our optometrist in SE Calgary has all the things you need to look for when choosing the right eye doctor for your family's needs in the article. . .

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  • Mar 22, 2020

Telehealth Lines Now Open For Your Eye Health During COVID-19

Telehealth Lines Now Open For Your Eye Health During COVID-19  The Alberta College of Optometrists has mandated that all optometry offices must close, with the exception of emergencies amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. As our city. . .

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