When it comes to correcting vision, two main options are available: contact lenses and glasses. Each comes with its own set of benefits and considerations, making the choice deeply personal and dependent on one’s lifestyle, vision nee
Wearing contact lenses offers freedom from glasses and allows you to engage in daily activities with clear, unobstructed vision. However, ensuring that your contact lenses remain comfortable all day can sometimes be a challenge. Whether it&
Switching to contact lenses for the first time can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Whether you’re seeking more freedom from glasses or want a clearer view during activities, contact lenses offer a convenient and comfortable
Contact lenses offer convenience, flexibility, and an unobstructed view, making them a popular choice for vision correction. However, one common issue that many contact lens wearers face is dry eyes. This can lead to discomfort, irritation,
The Different Types OF Contact Lenses Soft Contact Lenses These are the most common type of contact lenses and are widely considered the most comfortable. Soft contact lenses are ideal for the majority of Canadians and for people withou
4 Ways To Protect Your Contact Lenses In Summer 1. Wear UV Blocking Sunglasses These will help protect you twofold: the glasses themselves will keep wind, sand, and other elements away from your contact lenses and the UV blocking will p
How To Ensure Comfortable Contact Lenses Don’t Sleep With Contact Lenses In. Sleeping while wearing contact lenses limits the amount of oxygen and hydration your eyes are exposed to at night, leading to ideal conditions for bacteri
The Different Kinds Of Refractive Errors Your vision can be impacted differently depending on the shape of your eye. Here are 7 ways that refractive errors can impact your vision and why. 1. Hyperopia (farsightedness) In hyperopic ey
Astigmatism Can Be Seen by Your Optometrist. Through a thorough eye exam, your eye doctor will be able to measure the curvature of your eye and if it is not uniformly round, you will be diagnosed with Astigmatism. In the more severe cases o
Contact Lenses: The Early Days Approximately 150 years after da Vinci’s initial experiments with correcting vision through refractive lenses, came a French philosopher named Rene Descartes. Descartes realized that a lens could be p
The Benefits Of Contact Lenses Advances in contact lens technology allow most people to wear contacts successfully without any disruption to their lifestyle. A contact lens fitting with your eye doctor will ensure that appropriate lenses
Most parents think the only vision correction option for their child is glasses because their kid is too young for contacts. But that's just one of the many myths surrounding kids and contacts. Read on to find out the rest. I
Curious about what happens during a contact lens fitting exam? Our Calgary optometrist breaks down everything that happens during this exam which is used to determine what type and size of contact lenses will best suit your needs.
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