Updated Hours:Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pmTuesday: 9:30am – 5:00pmWednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pmThursday: 7:00am – 7:00pmFriday: 8:30am – 5:00pmSaturday: 8:30am – 2:00pmSunday: ClosedStatuatory Holidays: ClosedStatuatory Saturdays: Closed Updated: July 21, 2021 We have truly never been happier to see a lot of your (full) smiling faces in our office over the last couple of weeks! In accordance […]
Does Makeup Cause Dry Eye?
Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions and it can arise for a variety of different reasons. Typically, dry eye is caused by issues involving the tear ducts and oil ducts can manifest through symptoms such as redness, irritation, and blurry vision. Makeup can affect your eye’s ability to produce tears and […]
IPL for Dry Eye: Everything You Need to Know
After a long day spent on the computer or focusing on a task, your eyes can feel dry and irritated. While this could be fatigue, you may also be experiencing symptoms of dry eye disease. Many people suffer from these symptoms daily, and may not even recognize them. If you are affected by dry eye […]
5 Simple Home Remedies for Dry Eye
Many sufferers feel as though they may be the only one experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye disease, but in fact 30% of Canadians experience symptoms of this chronic condition. There are several treatments your optometrist can recommend to you based on what type of dry eye you have, but there are some therapies […]
What Causes Dry Eyelids (Blepharitis)?
Dry, flaky eyelids can be an alarming symptom for some of our patients to wake up to. Okotoks has that southern Alberta dryness we’ve all learned to accept—leading to dry skin. But if the skin on your eyelids is noticeably drier, it could indicate some serious eye conditions. Although the connection might not seem obvious, […]
Are Prescription Eye Drops for Dry Eye Right for You?
Dry eyes affect many people, especially in Alberta. A survey from 2019 by the Alberta Association of Optometrists revealed that as many as 90% of Albertans experience dry eye symptoms regularly, even if they aren’t aware of it. A visit to your optometrist for a regularly scheduled eye exam can provide a diagnosis for those […]
Is Eye Dilation Necessary? What to Know Before Your Child’s Eye Exam
Taking your child for eye exams is vital to ensuring that they grow up with healthy eyes and vision. However, you might have questions about some of the things your eye doctor does when conducting your child’s first exam. In particular, you may be wondering whether they need to dilate your child’s eyes — and […]
How Do I Know if LASIK is Right for Me?
Laser eye surgery is an increasingly popular way for Canadians to correct their vision, but what can it do for you? Many people have specific questions about LASIK, which has been a leading method for laser eye surgery for over 30 years. Our practice is here to tell you everything you need to know about […]
How Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Could Help Your Dry Eye
Approximately 30% of Canadians experience dry eye disease symptoms in their lifetimes, but not everyone knows what to do about it. Many people don’t even understand what dry eye is — even those who have regular eye exams. In this article, we’ll explain what dry eye is and explore one of the most innovative methods […]
You’re Invited To Our Grand Re-Opening Sale!
The time is here! We are excited to announce our grand reopening sale as a celebration of our new office space and to thank our loyal customers for their support over the years! This will be one of our biggest sales of the year, and a great time to take advantage if you are in […]
