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Bifocals vs. Progressive vs. Single Vision Lenses: What’s the Difference?

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As we age, our ability to focus on objects and images close to us becomes worse. This is the effect of presbyopia: a condition that worsens as we grow into our 40’s.  Lenses with multiple powers of magnification and multiple prescriptions can help mitigate the symptoms of presbyopia. Bifocal, trifocal, and multifocal lenses all vary […]

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How to Manage Dry Eye While Wearing Contact Lenses

Young woman wearing contact lenses while looking in the mirror.

We all know that contact lenses are a alternative to traditional eyeglasses; they are easy to take care of and comfortable to wear. However, while we love helping you and your family discover the freedom contact lenses can provide, a common condition called dry eye can make wearing contacts less than pleasant. Many people can […]

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What is Vision Therapy?

Young lady looking at camera during her vision check from optometrist.

Vision therapy is a treatment program that can help improve conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye). Vision therapy also helps with individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries such as concussion or stroke. As well, it helps with focusing problems in children and adults often face, along with reading difficulties and poor […]

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Here Is How We Are Staying Safe

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 Masking Update as of March 1, 2022  In alignment with guidance from the Alberta government and our governing optometric college, we no longer require our patients to wear masks when in […]

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