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Eye care tips, eyewear guides, and vision health articles from our Okotoks team.

The Latest Advances in Eye Surgery and Treatments

Discover the newest breakthroughs in eye surgery & treatment! From LASIK to cataract removal & beyond, learn...

2025-09-02

How Smoking Affects Your Eyes and Tips for Quitting

Smoking harms eye health, increasing risks of cataracts, macular degeneration & more. Learn how smoking affects...

2025-08-19

Progressive Lens Problems: Why They Feel Wrong and How to Fix It

If you just got your first pair of progressive lenses and feel like you are walking on a boat, you are not defective...

2025-08-14

The Connection Between Systemic Diseases and Eye Health

Learn how systemic diseases like diabetes & arthritis impact your eye health. Discover early detection,...

2025-08-05

How to Adjust Your Glasses at Home (and When to Stop)

Your glasses are sliding down your nose. Or one side sits higher than the other. Or the arms are squeezing your...

2025-07-18

Understanding the Different Types of Contact Lenses

Explore the world of contact lenses! Learn about soft, gas permeable, hybrid, & specialty lenses. Find the best...

2025-07-08

How to Recognize and Manage Eye Allergies

Itchy, watery eyes? Learn how to recognize eye allergy symptoms & get fast relief! Our guide covers causes,...

2025-06-24

Eye Exam Cost in Alberta: What Is Covered and What You Pay

Alberta Health Insurance Plan (AHCIP) covers comprehensive eye exams for two groups:

2025-06-12

Family Eye Care in Okotoks: A Guide for Every Age

If there is one health appointment that every member of your family needs but often gets pushed to the bottom of the...

2025-06-10

The Benefits of Vision Therapy for Children and Adults

As an optometrist with years of experience, I often encounter patients who assume their vision problems are simply a...

2025-06-10

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