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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.

Jan 9, 2023

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...

Jun 30, 2022

5 Bad Contact Lens Habits to Leave Behind

Your eyes are one of the most sensitive organs in your body, so you need to be careful when wearing contact lenses. However, too many...

Jun 30, 2022

Do Children Need Sunglasses?

Children are resilient, but not when it comes to their eyes. We all need protection from the sun’s harmful rays, but children need it...

Jun 16, 2022

4 Reasons to Wear Sunglasses in Winter

Although many people associate sunglasses with the hot, sunny days of summer, the reality is that protective eyewear should be worn...

Jun 14, 2022

4 Reasons Your Glasses May Be Causing You Pain

A new pair of glasses lets you see the world more clearly, especially if they’re your first pair or your prescription has changed...

May 13, 2022

Eye Drops: Which Type Is Best for Your Needs?

People often turn to eye drops as a solution for dry eyes, red eyes or allergies. However, you can purchase eyes drops that contain a...

May 13, 2022

When to Worry about Eye Twitching

Eyelid twitching, also known as myokymia, is an involuntary spasm of the lower or upper eyelid muscles. Most people will experience...

May 13, 2022

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Detecting vision problems early in life can help preserve your eyesight and prevent vision loss. In fact, some eye conditions have no...

May 13, 2022

Online Eye Tests: What You Should Know

Online eye tests allow you to determine your prescription and purchase glasses from the comfort of your own home. However, getting your...

Apr 11, 2022

5 Facts About Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs when a part of the eye has an irregular shape rather than smooth and symmetrical. The result of such an irregularity...

Mar 22, 2022

A Guide to Eyeglass Lens Coatings

A lens coating is a treatment for glasses that’s added to improve the performance, appearance and durability of your eyewear. There are...

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