Maybe you want to enhance your natural eye colour, or maybe you have a costume party coming up and you need coloured contacts to complete your look. You've gone shopping online to find the perfect pair—and the pair you want comes from a sketchy costume shop on the other side of town. Should you take the risk and purchase those contacts? Or should you consult with a professional optometrist instead? Unless you get your contacts from an optical care professional, those coloured lenses could do disastrous things to your eyes. We'll tell you more about that below. We'll also tell you…

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Did you know that, for children, 80 per cent of learning is visual? To make sure your child isn’t at a disadvantage when they begin school, it’s important that they have a comprehensive eye exam before they start the first grade. To make sure every Alberta child gets the best start possible, the Alberta Association of Optometrists offers the Eye See… Eye Learn program to all kindergarten students. While Alberta Health covers the cost of eye exams for children until they turn 19, this program goes one step further by providing a free pair of glasses to any child who needs a prescription. Crowfoot…

Your optometrist plays an important role in taking care of your general health. Here’s why you should visit your local Calgary optometry centre at least once a year. Eye Exams An annual eye exam does far more than check how far you can see, although that’s a part of it too. Here’s what optometrists will test during an exam: Visual acuity: This test is the part that you’re probably most familiar with. It involves reading charts with letters that get progressively smaller with and without different lenses to determine how far or close you can see. Retina: A retinoscopy, or a test of the retina, is…

At Crowfoot Vision Centre, we strive to provide the best care for our patients. That’s why all of our eye exams include numerous diagnostic tests to thoroughly assess the health of your eye and to spot any indications of eye disease before they become a problem.

One such test is a retinal scan, and for this, we choose to use the Optos California retinal scanner. Here’s why we perform this test and why we chose this advanced device.

With summer closing in, many people are starting to think about investing in a new pair of prescription or non-prescription sunglasses.

If you’re not sure which brand you should choose, consider Maui Jim. Created on the beaches of Hawaii, these sunglasses are among the best options for protecting your eyes.

For many people, contact lenses are a preferable alternative to prescription eyewear. They provide the same corrective benefits as glasses without the risk of breaking or losing them. Contact lenses also eliminate the issue of foggy or smudged lenses.

If you’re a contact lens wearer who’s sensitive to light, Acuvue Oasys with Transitions may be perfect for you.

Similar to photochromatic lenses for eyewear, these contact lenses react to changes in light and darken in bright conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about these first-of-their-kind contact lenses that are available now at Crowfoot Vision Centre in Calgary.

With so hundreds of models to choose from on the market, shopping for a new pair of eyeglasses can be overwhelming. After all, even if the frames look amazing, how do you know if they’re a high-quality product? To make your shopping trip a little easier, the experts at Crowfoot Vision Centre share five of our favourite brands. Ray-Ban Best known for their sunglasses, Ray-Ban is also a global leader in prescription eyewear. Streamlined, sleek and frill-free, these frames are made with the everyday wearer in mind. Ray-Ban’s timeless styles mean you won’t be rushing to replace your frames anytime soon, plus they’ll…

In order to provide the best vision correction possible, eyeglasses need to be kept clean. In fact, without regular TLC, your lenses are likely to be grimy and will be at risk of getting scratched or nicked. But haphazard washing can also lead to them getting damaged. Here’s how to safely clean your eyeglasses. 1. Start with clean, dry hands Before you begin cleaning your glasses, it’s important to ensure that your hands themselves are clean. If you have lotion, dirt or food particles on your hands, these things could easily transfer to your glasses, thus undermining the entire process of cleaning them. We…

Most people who wear contact lenses use traditional, extended-wear lenses. However, daily disposable contact lenses are increasing in popularity, among both healthcare providers and the general population. They’re surprisingly beneficial and can be worn by almost anyone. What Are Daily Disposable Contact Lenses? As can be deduced from their name, daily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that get thrown out at the end of each day. Every morning, you’ll use a brand-new pair. Remember that these are “daily” contact lenses; they’re strictly to be used during waking hours and should never be slept in. Daily disposable contacts are less expensive that you…

Every week, people spend countless hours staring at their screens. Many of them have jobs that involve working with a computer and then go home to watch Netflix on their flat screen TV, laptop or tablet. Unfortunately, an abundance of screen time can harm your eyes. Here’s what you should know about how screens can affect your eye health, along with some tips on reducing the damage caused. The Negatives of Too Much Screen Time To start off, how can you tell if your electronic devices are negatively affecting your eyes? While the symptoms may vary, the overuse of screens is most…

Gone are the days of trying to wear sunglasses over your glasses or, even worse, trying to go without sunglasses altogether. Prescription sunglasses are a game-changer and it’s important that you choose ones that work well for you. Polarized lenses are a very popular option and for good reason. Here’s what you should know about them. What Are Polarized Lenses? Sunlight is polarized when it hits a smooth surface, meaning that instead of scattering, it travels uniformly, creating an intense ray of light. This light can be distracting and the glare can impair your visibility. Polarized lenses are manufactured to reduce glare by blocking…

“Pink eye” is the colloquial term for an eye condition where the white parts of the eye become itchy, red, and inflamed. It’s actually an infection of the clear layer that covers the white tissue inside your eye called the conjunctiva.  Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, isn’t usually a serious infection. Most kinds of pink eye will go away on their own after a few days. But if after this time period has passed you continue to experience issues, it may be time to arrange a visit to our Calgary eye center. There are three main types of pink eye. Here’s a guide to each…

For many people, summer is synonymous with fireworks season, and in some cases that means setting off your own. But fireworks, even small ones, should never be used carelessly. At our Calgary eye center, we want to make sure our patients know the ins and outs of protecting their eyes when using fireworks. Here are five tips for having a safe experience. 1. Wear eye goggles It’s important to remember that even with the smallest of fireworks, you’re dealing with explosives. Safety goggles should be worn at all times when setting off fireworks. This is the most effective way to keep any…

Has your optometrist told you that you need to start visiting your Calgary NW eye care centre more frequently? If so, and you happen to be over the age of 39, it may have to do with the fact that aging commonly increases the possibility of developing eye problems. However, a diet rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals can help stave off a whole host of potential complications. Here are five eye-health-enhancing foods to include in your diet. 1. Leafy greens Kale, spinach, arugula, Swiss chard and other leaf vegetables are chock full of essential vitamins and minerals that are great for…

Your Local Calgary Optometrists Discuss Eyewear How often have you heard someone narrate a funny story about losing their pair of glasses on their own forehead, in the refrigerator, or someplace else, only to find it a few hours later? If you wear glasses, has a similar incident that happened to you? While that makes for a good laugh at family gatherings, you would have had a fairly stressful time until you actually found your glasses. Imagine how convenient it would be if you owned more than just one pair! Not only could you go about your business and find the…

The next time you’re in Calgary for a visit to the optometrist for an eye exam, we hope you choose Crowfoot Vision Centre. Our team tries our best to give our patients the best in optometry services. Here, for example, are just a few ways that you can protect your eyesight on a regular basis: UV protection and other safety eyewear. Damage to your eyes is often painful and irreversible. The best way to protect them is to have the right equipment. If your job requires safety glasses, be sure to wear them at all times. When you’re not at work, you can use sunglasses to…

Are you dealing with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or some other less-than-perfect vision issue? You may think that the only way to fix your vision problem is by wearing either prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, some eye health problems require a different approach, such as vision correction. Vision correction is an umbrella term for optometric techniques, usually involving procedures like surgery or therapy, that are used to repair general vision problems like myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). At Crowfoot Vision Centre, our optometrist in Calgary can perform thorough eye exams to help you determine whether a vision correction procedure is the right choice for your eye…