What actually happens during an eye exam
Haven’t had your routine eye exam in a while? Never had one before? They can be pretty nerve-wracking. After all, our eyes are sensitive and play an important role in day to day life. Understandably, you might feel a bit nervous about your upcoming eye exam, but we’re here to help put your mind at […]
All about pink eye
No doubt you’re familiar with the dreaded itchiness and scratchiness of pink eye. This common eye disease is uncomfortable and can be a bit embarrassing. Also known as conjunctivitis, pink eye causes the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and eyeball to become inflamed. It causes discomfort and watery, red eyes. If you suspect you […]
Signs it’s time to visit the optometrist
“Go to the optometrist.” Maybe you’ve heard this and thought it was okay to ignore it, especially if you feel like your vision is fine. But maintaining good vision is essential to maintain your quality of life, and seeing your optometrist regularly protects not only your vision but also your health. The Alberta Association of […]
Keeping your eyes safe from cosmetic products
Makeup, skincare, hair products: chances are all of these have a few of these in your bathroom cabinets. They help us look and feel our best, and they’re becoming increasingly popular. The cosmetics industry grew 15% just last year! Not only are these products becoming more popular, but they are also becoming safer. There is […]
Help combat dry eyes with your diet
Here at Lethbridge Vision Care, we’re dry eye experts. We offer a dry eye clinic that specializes in treating dry eyes, and we’ve helped countless patients prevent dry eye syndrome from recurring. Dry eye syndrome is caused by a variety of factors ranging from low quality tears, to hormonal changes, to environmental factors. It can […]
Summer break is a great time for kids to see an optometrist
School’s out for summer! Who doesn’t love the feeling of so many empty weeks stretching out before you, just waiting to be filled with adventures? Summer break is a perfect time for kids to explore and grow. But it’s also a good time to check in on their health and put a plan into place […]
How virtual reality and artificial intelligence are affecting our eyes
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard about artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR). Tech giants promise that these emerging technologies will be all the rage in upcoming years, infiltrating a broad range of industries and activities. Virtual reality and artificial intelligence have been available in […]
How to protect your eyes this summer
Summer is around the corner that means vacations, pool and lake days, and lots of sun! It’s a great time of year, but it can be tough on your eyes, so it’s important to protect them from the effects of the sun. Before you head outdoors, here are a few tips to help you avoid […]
The intriguing history of how corrective lenses developed into what we know today.
Who hasn’t sat on a pair of glasses or dropped their disposable contact lenses onto the floor after a long day? We tend to take our corrective lenses for granted. These days, it’s easy to walk into an optometrist to get replacement contacts or glasses, but this wasn’t always the case. It took thousands of […]
Why myopia is increasing in kids
Coffee, check. Laptop, check. Eye drops, check. This probably sounds like a familiar routine. Dry eye syndrome is increasingly common in adults, especially as the time we work on screens increases exponentially. In fact, we posted a recent blog on this already. But kids are also experiencing changes in their eyes and vision that are […]