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What a person with AMD sees. A park with trees where the centre is blurred and dark.

Eye Disease, Eye Health, Vision Loss • June 26, 2025

Can an Optometrist Diagnose & Treat Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a concerning yet common vision condition that primarily affects older adults. It can cause a blurred spot in a person’s central vision, which can interfere with activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Optometrists are primary eye care professionals who can diagnose, monitor, and manage age-related macular degeneration. But…

A close-up of a person showing redness on their upper eyelid.

Pink Eye • June 26, 2025

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

When your eyes are red or irritated, it is easy to assume it is conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. But that is not always the case. Several other eye conditions, such as blepharitis, dry eye, keratitis, and styes, are commonly mistaken for pink eye. Misdiagnosis can delay the right treatment and lead to lingering…

A close-up of eyeglasses resting on a printed insurance coverage document.

IPL Therapy • June 26, 2025

Is IPL for Dry Eye Covered by Insurance in Alberta?

Dry eye can be more than just a nuisance but it can affect your ability to work, drive, and enjoy daily life. For Albertans seeking real relief, innovative treatments like IPL are changing the game. But many patients hesitate at the cost, unsure whether it’s something insurance will help cover. IPL therapy for dry eye…

A child is at the optometrist's getting an eye exam.

Myopia Control • March 21, 2025

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Discovering that your child struggles to see the board in class or that road signs appear increasingly blurry may spark concern. For millions of people worldwide, myopia (nearsightedness) is a commonly diagnosed condition that significantly impacts their daily lives, causing distant objects to look blurry while close-up vision remains clear. It’s natural to wonder if…

A person smiles, their progressive lenses allowing them to keep up with their normal daily activities.

Contact Lenses • February 14, 2025

What Are Progressive Glasses?

If you’ve been told during an eye exam that you need multifocal lenses or are exploring solutions for presbyopia, you may have come across the term “progressive glasses.” These innovative lenses have revolutionized the way we address vision correction. But what sets them apart, and are they the right choice for you? Our team wants…

An older adult struggles to read the text on their laptop due to macular degeneration.

Eye Disease, Vision Loss • January 14, 2025

Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects the very core of your vision, making it difficult to accomplish daily tasks such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces. It is especially common in adults over the age of 55 and can severely impact quality of life if not managed early. Early warning signs of…

Person sitting at a desk holding their head and glasses, appearing fatigued while working on a laptop.

Eye Health • December 18, 2024

How Long Does the Eye Strain Last?

Eye strain is a common condition that occurs when your eyes get tired from long periods of focus, causing discomfort and potentially pain. Eye strain can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the cause and severity. In most cases, symptoms improve once you rest your eyes and take a break…

Person sitting on a couch, rubbing their eye while looking closely at a smartphone.

Dry Eye • December 18, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

You may have experienced it before – that feeling of dryness and irritation in your eyes. It's uncomfortable, but what you may not realize is that it can actually affect your vision as well. Dry eyes can cause blurry vision, making it difficult to see things clearly and potentially impacting your daily activities. This is…

Senior woman in the foreground undergoing an eye exam emphasizing cataract diagnosis with advanced diagnostic equipment

Cataracts • December 18, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Go Blind from Cataracts?

Imagine waking up one day to find the world around you shrouded in a cloudy haze, colours dulled and light glaring painfully in your eyes. This is what living with cataracts can feel like—a gradual but undeniable loss of clarity. It’s no wonder so many people worry about how fast cataracts progress and whether they…

A car drives down a highway in the mountains. The centre is blurry and lacks colour to mimic macular degeneration symptoms

Eye Disease, Vision Loss • September 12, 2024

Is There a Link Between Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma?

Many eye problems, including sight-threatening diseases, develop with few or no symptoms. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are two such diseases and are the leading sources of blindness worldwide. Although these two diseases are unrelated and don’t affect each other, they do share risk factors, are both associated with age, and can both ultimately result in…