Eye Health Educational Articles

Should I Go To the Emergency Room or Optometrist?

When eye pain, vision changes, or trauma strike, it’s often hard to know where to go for help. Should you head to the emergency room or contact your optometrist? The answer depends on the type and severity of your symptoms. Understanding the difference can save you time, money, and potentially your vision. Lethbridge Vision Care offers urgent eye care services for a

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As summer unfolds and families enjoy the freedom of school break, it’s also the ideal time to prepare for a healthy start to the school year. One of the most overlooked—but essential—steps in back-to-school preparation is a comprehensive eye exam for your child. At Lethbridge Vision Care, we make it simple and stress-free to get your child’s vision checked, helping set them

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Summer in Lethbridge brings long, sunny days, outdoor adventures, and a welcome break from routine—but for those who suffer from dry eye, the season can be more frustrating than fun. Increased exposure to sun, wind, and air conditioning can significantly aggravate dry eye symptoms, making it harder to enjoy everything from backyard barbecues to lakeside getaways. Fortunately, the Dry Eye Clinic at

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Close-up of an eye with a hand holding a contact lens on a fingertip, about to apply it—illustrating the importance of proper fit and comfort when upgrading to modern contact lenses.

If you’ve been wearing contact lenses for a while, you may assume they’re working just fine—until discomfort, blurred vision, or eye strain starts to creep in. These subtle signs often signal that upgrading your contact lenses is time. The fit, material, and technology behind modern contacts have evolved, and upgrading to better-fitting lenses can dramatically enhance both your comfort and eye health.

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