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What is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Simply put, a comprehensive eye exam evaluates the health and function of your eyes. During an eye exam, your optometrist will check all parts of your eyes to check overall health and identify any eye conditions if present.  Eye exams for adults, seniors, and children provide a proactive approach to eye health. Early detection of…
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When Should My Child Have Their First Eye Exam?

It's important to start your young children off right in every manner, including their eye health. But when should you begin having your child's eyes examined? Beginning early is best to ensure they are successful at home, at school, and during after-school fun. It's crucial to schedule eye tests for children early because some early…
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How Does Vision Therapy Work?

Vision care is a consistent process. With the evolution of vision care research, your optometrist has more options than ever to help manage your vision. Vision therapy is a program built on evidence-based activities to help your visual system. Let’s look at how vision therapy works, including some exercises you can do and the vision…
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Can Diabetes Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

You've probably heard people talking about our eyes being windows to our souls, which is a nice thought but lacks evidence! On the other hand,  routine comprehensive eye exams regularly catch many different diseases and conditions. Diabetes is one of those diseases that isn't directly related to your eyes. However, not only can it affect…
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What Causes Dry Eyes with Contacts?

Contact lenses can be a great alternative to wearing eyeglasses. They can be more convenient and hassle-free and they don’t fog up!  Have you tried wearing contact lenses and given up on them because they didn't quite work for you? Wearing contact lenses can cause dry eyes, although this can be treated and avoided by…

Our Promise To You

Wow! What a whirlwind these last few months have been, we sincerely hope that you and your families are healthy and happy during this challenging time. On April 30th the Alberta government announced that essential health services, which includes Optometry clinics can return to offering routine care. This announcement means that we can now begin…

How Supporting Local Businesses Impacts Everyone

Over the last few years, we've seen a lot of local Airdrie businesses close their doors. As a local business owner and a proud member of the Airdrie community, it makes me sad to see so many awesome Airdrie stores, restaurants, and more go under. Lately, I've been trying to support more local businesses and I've…

The Myopia Epidemic: Why Parents Should Manage Screen Time

Vision is a crucial part of the learning process. In fact, research indicates that approximately 80% of learning is visual. Regardless of your child's age, they rely on their eyesight to help them reach developmental milestones, keep up with peers academically, and even pick up on social cues. However, the increase in myopia or nearsightedness…

Eyes on What Matters Most

Our team believes your eyes deserve more than just a quick once over. We want to help you understand your vision from the inside out.

Got a kiddo who’s squinting at the board or struggling to focus? We use axial length tracking to catch early signs of myopia. Vision therapy can help with amblyopia, strabismus, acquired brain injuries, vision-related learning difficulties, and more! And if dry eyes are driving you nuts, we’ve got relief options.

We’re here to help you see your best, feel your best, and love your eye care experience.

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