4 Facts About Floaters
Have you ever noticed dark spots or lines drifting in your vision? These are known as floaters, and they’re usually more apparent if 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.
Dec 25, 2020
3 Benefits of Wearing Prescription Safety Glasses
Whether you have a workshop at home or spend a lot of time on construction sites, safety glasses are an essential item in your toolbelt....
Dec 22, 2020
5 Myths About Kids and Contacts
Contact lenses can be a fantastic alternative to glasses. You don’t have to worry about them breaking while playing sports, they won’t...
Oct 21, 2020
What to Expect During Your First Eye Exam
If you’ve never had an eye exam before or you haven’t seen an optometrist in years, you may be wondering what to expect. . Here’s what...
Oct 16, 2020
The Right Way to Put in Eye Drops
Many people haven’t been taught how to put the drops in their eyes correctly, leading to wasted product. Happily, they’re simple to apply...
Sep 1, 2020
Is Crossing Your Eyes Harmful?
“If you keep crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way!” It’s something many parents tell their children, but is it true? Here’s...
Sep 1, 2020
What Are Enchroma Glasses and How Do They Work?
Did you know that more than two million Canadians have some type of colour-blindness? Until recently, there wasn’t much that could be...
Aug 11, 2020
Glasses vs. Contact Lenses
If you need eyewear to correct your vision, you’ll likely be able to get a prescription for either glasses or contact lenses. While...
Aug 11, 2020
5 Tips to Maintain Your Ocular Health
Ocular health refers to the proper functioning of the structures in and around your eyes. This includes good vision and the absence of...
Jul 9, 2020
6 Facts About Wearing Contact Lenses to Ease Your Concerns
Do you have doubts about getting contact lenses? Perhaps touching your eyes makes you uncomfortable or you worry about losing a lens in...
Jul 9, 2020
Why You Should Have Regular Eye Exams, Even If You Have Perfect Vision
If you have perfect vision, making regular appointments with your optometrist may be something you neglect to do. But annual eye exams...
Mar 31, 2020
7 Tips to Reduce the Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome
Do you experience dry eyes, blurry vision, headaches and neck and shoulder pain after working or playing in front of a computer screen or...
Jan 31, 2020
5 Tricks to Stop Your Glasses From Fogging up This Winter
Edmonton winters can be rough and, for people who wear glasses, there’s the added nuisance of constantly dealing with foggy glasses. When...
Dec 5, 2019
Health Habits That Protect Your Eyes Against Cataracts
Cataracts, a common eye condition that’s typically caused by aging, can lead to vision loss and in some cases, blindness. A cataract is a...
Dec 5, 2019
How the Environment Can Harm Your Eyes
Your eyes have an excellent defense system in place that protects them from environmental damage. Your eyebrows and eyelashes serve as a...
Oct 23, 2019
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Vision
Did you know that pregnancy can cause changes to your vision? Though some of these are temporary and easy to treat, others can be...
Sep 30, 2019
The Links Between Glaucoma and Sleep
Glaucoma affects over 60 million people worldwide and is the second leading cause of blindness. While it’s been long known to be...
Sep 30, 2019
The Link Between Eye Health and Your Diet
Low carbohydrate and low glycemic index diets have been around for decades. No longer considered a passing fad, millions or people around...
Aug 29, 2019
Hay Fever: How to Deal with Itchy Eyes
Sneezing, itchy throat and runny nose aren’t the only symptoms of seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever. In fact, your...
Aug 29, 2019
Choosing the Best Lenses for Your Sunglasses
Many people don’t think past the frame when choosing sunglasses. However, the right lens will ensure that your eyes are protected from...
Aug 1, 2019
Top 5 Trendiest Sunglasses Styles for 2019
Protecting your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is more than a smart move. It’s also an opportunity to express your personal...
Jun 21, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Floaters
Do you notice strange spots in your vision that seem to drift slowly around and then dart away when you try to focus on them? You may...
Jun 21, 2019
Why You Should Buy Your Sunglasses from an Optician
While you can pick up a pair of shades from nearly any drugstore, it’s best to buy your sunglasses from an optician. Here’s what you...
May 31, 2019
What You Need to Know About Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the thin layer of clear tissue over the eye called the conjunctiva. It...
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