Will Wearing Glasses with an Outdated Prescription Harm My Eyes?
If you're still wearing old eyeglasses with an outdated prescription, you might be doing more harm than good to your eyes. Here’s why you...
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Stay informed by reading the helpful blog from Optometrists Clinic Inc. Learn more about various eye health topics from your Edmonton leaders in vision care. We’ve proudly served patients of all ages since 1938.
- Sep 6
How to Choose Eyeglass Frames for Kids
As a parent, ensuring the well-being of your child's eyesight and eye health is a top priority. If your little one has been prescribed...
- Aug 14
How to Protect Your Eyes and Prevent an Eye Emergency
Your eyes need to last a lifetime. Therefore, it’s important to protect them. Here are a handful of tips to protect your eyes from...
- Aug 14
How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?
Glaucoma is a general term describing a group of eye disorders that damage your optic nerve and cause loss of peripheral vision. It is...
- Jul 17
6 Reasons to Invest in a Quality Pair of Eyeglasses
When it comes to eyewear, quality matters. That’s why investing in a high-quality pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses has many more benefits...
- Jul 17
Can I Get New Lenses for My Existing Eyeglasses Frames?
If you're looking to update your eyeglasses prescription without purchasing new frames, replacing the lenses in your existing glasses is...
- Jul 17
What Are the Vision Requirements for an Alberta Driver’s Licence?
Meeting the vision requirements for an Alberta driver's licence is crucial to road safety. Drivers need to see clearly and have excellent...
- Jul 17
Should I Get an Eye Exam If It Doesn't Feel Like My Prescription Has Changed?
Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining optimal eye health and detecting potential vision problems. However, many people wonder...
- Jun 15
Guidelines for Children's Screen Time and How It Affects Vision
As technology becomes more embedded into everyday life, children of all ages are getting more screen time than ever, including those...
- Jun 15
Does Eye Colour Change?
Whether your eyes are brown, blue, green or hazel, your eye colour makes you unique! Babies’ eyes naturally change colour in their first...
- Apr 14
How Sunglasses Can Help Prevent Migraines Triggered by the Sun —And More!
Isn’t it wonderful to finally say goodbye to the winter? The days are increasingly longer and hotter, and the sun’s shining bright again....
- Apr 14
Dehydration and Ocular Health
The average adult human body is 50 to 65 per cent water, so it’s no surprise that water is critical to your vision. In fact, your eyes...
- Mar 16
The Most Popular Fashion Frames for 2023 and Beyond
Ready for an updated look? A new pair of trendy eyeglasses can set you apart from the crowd. This year, classic looks with modern...
- Mar 16
Computers and Your Vision: Tips for Contact Lens Users
When wearing contacts, you may notice increased eye sensitivity while working at your computer. Staring at a screen all day reduces your...
- Feb 17
How Alcohol Affects Your Vision and Eye Health
Alcohol consumption can lead to more than blurry vision and bloodshot eyes. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over time can lead to...
- Feb 17
Warning Signs of Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that, if left untreated, can cause permanent vision loss. Like most eye conditions and...
- Jan 9
10 Ways to Beat Dry Eyes This Winter
Did you know dry eye disproportionately affects Albertans due to the cold, dry winters? The cold temperatures and lack of moisture in the...
- Nov 28, 2022
Dry Eyes and Menopause
Some symptoms of menopause are well known, like hot flashes, sweating, insomnia and depression. Another symptom, perhaps lesser known, is...
- Nov 28, 2022
Common Eyelid Conditions and How They’re Treated
Your eyelids protect your eyes from contaminants and keep them moist. Because the eyelid tissue is delicate, it’s vulnerable to painful...
- Nov 2, 2022
How Does Blue Light Affect Your Eyes?
You undoubtedly understand the importance of protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. However, while you may have heard about...
- Nov 2, 2022
How LUMIFY Eye Drops Can Relieve Eye Redness
It’s normal to occasionally experience red or bloodshot eyes. Here’s what you need to know about this harmless occurrence and how to...
- Oct 7, 2022
What Is Accommodative Esotropia?
Accommodative esotropia is a common vision problem in children. One eye turns inward towards the nose, giving the child a cross-eyed...
- Oct 7, 2022
How Eyelashes and Eyebrows Protect Your Eyes
Before you reach for the tweezers or mascara, think about the function your eyebrows and eyelashes serve. Believe it or not, these...
- Sep 22, 2022
What Are Refractive Errors?
Refractive errors are a common cause of blurred vision. They happen when the shape of the eye changes and fails to bend the light...
- Sep 22, 2022
Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Eyes
Rubbing your itchy eyes may bring momentary relief but can damage your eyes. Here are five reasons you should never rub your eyes and...
- Sep 2, 2022
How Climate Change Can Affect Your Vision
We see the devastation of climate change all around us as violent storms, prolonged droughts, wildfires and flooding become more common....
- Sep 2, 2022
What Type of Education and Training do Optometrists Receive?
Ever wonder what it takes to be an eye doctor? When you visit a clinic for a general eye exam, you can rest assured the optometrist you...
- Sep 2, 2022
How Often Do You Need to Replace Your Glasses and Contact Lenses?
As you age, your eyes age with you, which means the prescription eyeglasses you bought a couple of years ago may no longer be the right...
- Sep 2, 2022
LASIK Eye Surgery: How It Works
LASIK eye surgery has improved the vision of millions of people ever since Health Canada approved the first laser eye surgeries in 1990....
- Jun 30, 2022
What Your Vision Says About Your Health
Your eyes can reveal a lot about your general health. Besides eye diseases that can severely harm your vision, a general eye exam may...
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