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CHANGES TO ALBERTA HEALTH CARE BILLING
We want to keep our patients informed of recent funding cuts to optometry, effective February 1, 2025. Alberta Health Services has not increased any compensation since 2017, despite overall inflation of 21.5% in Alberta in that timeframe. Recently they surprised us with multiple cuts for various procedures and appointments, as high as 32% cut in some cases. They have also restricted the number and types of appointments that they will cover. Since we cannot fully absorb this compensation decrease and maintain the same quality of care you’ve come to expect from Optometrists’ Clinic Inc, we will be instituting balance billing. We are trying our best to minimize the impact to patients, some of whom have been seeing us for decades! We would like to thank you for your support over the years and look forward to taking care of your eyes in the future. If you have concerns about these changes, please consider contacting your local MLA.
SPECIALTY CONTACT LENSES
Unique contact lenses for your eye health needs
Specialty Contact Lenses in Edmonton
If you have struggled to wear contact lenses in the past or have been told you’re not a good candidate for contacts, you may have simply have had trouble finding the right contacts to fit your eyes. Specialty contact lenses in Edmonton are available from various brands for a range of conditions including astigmatism, dry eyes, and presbyopia.
At Optometrists Clinic Inc, we offer specialty fit contact lenses such as SynergEyes® for patients with Keratoconus along with many other styles and brands. To get high oxygen and silicon hydrogel specialty contact lenses in Edmonton, walk in to one of our clinics today. We carry a lot of on-site stock, and this includes dailies.
Other Specialty Contact Lenses
We also provide the following specialty contact lenses:
Synergetic is but one lens we provide. We also fit scleral contact lenses as well as custom RGP (rigid gas permeable) lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia.
The newest lens that will be available at our clinic is the first therapeutic contact lens made by Johnson and Johnson. It is an antihistamine releasing contact lens to help with the treatment of ocular allergies. We will be able to fit this lens from mid-January.
Acuvue Transition lenses: These are lenses that will darken when exposed to sunlight. They are great for sports.
Rigid Contact Lenses
Rigid contact lenses are great if you wish to keep them for longer, and not have to regularly throw out, and replace, your contacts. Rigid gas-permeable lenses are less commonly used because they take some getting used to, but they do generally offer better vision correction than soft lenses. Some people with specific prescriptions may be required to use this type. Ask if rigid contact lenses are right for you. Contact Optometrists Clinic Inc today.