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Eye Exams, Eye Health Articles, Eye Strain • April 19, 2024

How Long Does Eye Strain Last?

Our lives often centre around screens in our digital age—we wake up to the soft glow of our phones, spend the day in front of computer monitors, and wind down with a favourite show on the TV or laptop. But there can be a hidden cost with this dependency on digital devices. Digital eye strain…

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Contact Lenses • April 1, 2024

How Do Contact Lenses Work?

Glasses have been around for a very long time to correct vision. However, instead of eyeglasses, now you can switch to contact lenses that provide vision clarity, comfort, and convenience. Contact lenses sit directly on the eye's front surface and work by altering how light enters the eye to provide clear vision. Just as you…

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Eye Exams • March 1, 2024

How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Eye exams remain a crucial part of our healthcare routines, yet many people tend to push them off. Sometimes this happens because we are busy and we are unsure if we have the time to stop and give our eyes the care they deserve. Naturally, knowing the length of an eye exam can help you…

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Myopia • February 2, 2024

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error. It causes nearby objects to be clear but blurrier the further they get from the eye. For adults with myopia, you may wonder: can myopia be reversed? Or is it permanent? Myopia can't be naturally reversed. However, it can be effectively treated with eyeglasses, contact…

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Eye Exams, Eye Health Articles, Insurance • January 10, 2024

Are Eye Exams Free for Seniors in Alberta?

Under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), seniors aged 65 or older are eligible for 1 comprehensive eye exam every 12 months. But an important note is that although the exam itself is covered, additional tests to help screen for macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, and any additional needs, such as prescription glasses…

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Vision Therapy • December 4, 2023

5 Signs Your Child Needs Vision Therapy

Vision therapy can be a great tool to help treat a wide range of vision and eye problems. It’s like physical therapy, but for the eyes—it trains the visual system to work properly. It can be helpful for issues like lazy eye, crossed eyes, and many different learning difficulties that children experience. But as a…

A man sitting at a desk with his laptop holding his glasses in his right hand as he rubs his eyes

Dry Eye • October 31, 2023

Can Dry Eye Cause Blurriness?

A large number of Canadians are regularly dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye. Not only can dry eye cause blurriness, but it can also cause a range of symptoms, including feeling like something is in your eye, red eyes, stinging or burning sensations, and excessive tearing. Some dry eye symptoms, such as redness…

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Eye Exams • October 31, 2023

Are Eye Exams Covered by Alberta Health?

As much as we care about our physical health, our eyes also require special attention. Regular eye exams are essential to keep our vision clear, but they do so much more than that—they can also help identify potential sight-threatening eye diseases and other health issues. As an Albertan, you may wonder whether your provincial health…

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Eyeglasses • September 14, 2023

Do I Really Need Glasses With This Prescription?

Receiving an eyeglass prescription can be both a relief and a new challenge. In some cases, prescription glasses can restore clear vision, while others may provide an unnoticeable change. If you have just received your first prescription, you may wonder—do I need glasses with this prescription? Ultimately, the decision to start wearing glasses is not…

A close-up of two eyes. The eye in the left has cataracts and the one on the right is healthy

Eye Conditions, Eye Exams, Eye Health Articles • July 17, 2023

What Are the First Signs of Cataracts?

Cataracts are a prevalent issue in vision care, particularly among older adults. While they can be a natural part of aging, they are not any less disruptive to your overall health. They can lead to blindness and are already a reality for over 2.5 million Canadians. As we age, the eye's lens starts to yellow…