If you’re wondering what to look for in sunglasses, you’re not alone. Along with regular eye exams, sunglasses are recommended by most optometrists to help safeguard your vision. However, not all sunglasses are created equal, so make sure you know what to look for when it’s time for a new pair. Why Wear Sunglasses? Most […]
Diabetic Eye Exams: How They’re Different & Why They’re Important
When you have diabetes, many different aspects will change in your life. In some cases, you have to be more aware than ever before about what you eat and even how you exercise. However, some people may not know that diabetes can have a considerable impact on your ocular health. People with type 1 and […]
Renovation Update
Here is another update on our new office space! While there naturally have been a few delays in construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic- we think it is coming along quite nicely! We truly feel that our comeback will be greater than the setback! We are proud to be a part of the community of Okotoks […]
How to Keep Your Contact Lenses Safe During COVID-19
With the entire world creating new health and safety restrictions to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, some people may be wondering what this may mean for contact lens wearers. Hand hygiene has become an important topic of discussion in the last few weeks, with many health officials advising to wash your hands as […]
Eye Exam Tools: How & Why Your Optometrist Uses Them
Annual eye exams are vital for safeguarding your eye health as well as your overall health. During your eye exam, your optometrist uses a variety of tools to detect eye disease and address refractive errors. These tools help your optometrist determine if you need glasses and diagnose eye disease, helping to ensure you’re seeing to […]
The Biggest Eyeglass Trends for 2020
2020: The Year of Vision It’s 2020 and a big year for eyewear. With more designers entering the space and upping the ante of shape and colour profiles, there is more eyewear selection than ever before. A new frame is a fantastic way to reinvent your style or refresh your current look. So what’s trending […]
Practice Temporarily Closed to Non-Urgent Eye Care Needs
UPDATE: It is with heavy hearts and much consideration that we update you on our status here at Okotoks Eyecare. As we previously mentioned, we have been closely monitoring the Covid-19 outbreak and have been trying to navigate all the uncertainty as best as possible. We love our patients and our community and we truly […]
Okotoks Eyecare is Moving!
Doctors & Demolition: A Tale of Two Worlds Colliding You may have already heard the exciting news — we’re moving! We plan to be in our new space by July 2020. We have been in our current space since 2004 and we are so grateful to say we have outgrown our little office! The continued […]
10 Causes of Dry Eye that You Might not Know About
What Really Causes Dry Eye? Dry eye is ultimately due to 2 factors: low tear quality or low tear quantity. Without the right amount of tears or without the right tear composition, your eyes will ultimately end up feeling dry and irritated. A number of factors can cause dry eye. You might be familiar with […]
