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When to Seek Emergency Eye Care?

Posted on December 30, 2025 (December 30, 2025) by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

Man experiencing sudden eye pain and vision discomfort, a sign to seek emergency eye care.

You should seek emergency eye care for any sudden changes to your vision, severe eye pain, a visible injury, or chemical exposure. […]

Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

A person sitting indoors with eyes closed, pinching the bridge of their nose as if experiencing eye discomfort or strain

While dry eye and floaters are 2 distinct conditions that can occur at the same time, there is no direct evidence to suggest that dry eye causes floaters. […]

How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam?

Posted on November 12, 2025 (November 12, 2025) by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

An eye care professional adjusting a phoropter during a vision test for a patient sitting behind the device.

A general guideline is that children should have annual exams, while adults may need them every 1–2 years based on age and health. […]

Can Dry Eye Cause Blindness?

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

A person sitting at a desk removes their glasses and rubs their eyes in discomfort.

In severe cases, dry eye may sometimes result in vision loss. However, proactive treatment and regular eye exams can help protect your long-term eye health. […]

Can a Regular Eye Exam Detect Diabetes?

Posted on August 25, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

Close up of a person in a white coat and stethoscope holding a magnifying glass to a model of the eye, showing blood vessels.

That’s right: comprehensive eye exams performed by optometrists can detect systemic diseases like diabetes, brain tumours, brain injuries, and even cardiovascular diseases.
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How to Manage Myopia & Slow Its Progression

Posted on July 24, 2025 (July 24, 2025) by Calgary Trail Vision Centre

A young boy in a blue shirt holding a pair of black-rimmed glasses out in front of him, with the lenses in focus and his face blurred in the background.

While myopia can’t be reversed, it can be managed through a personalized plan that may involve special lenses, contact lenses, eye drops, and lifestyle changes. […]