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

The Role of Genetics in Eye Color: Understanding the Inheritance of Iris Pigmentation

For centuries, eye colour has been a source of fascination, often linked to personality or even perceived...

2024-09-11

Sunglasses for Watersports: Floating Frames and Polarized Lenses for Water Enthusiasts

Whether you spend your weekends fishing on the Bow River, kayaking at Kananaskis, or wakeboarding at one of southern...

2024-09-10

The Benefits of Progressive Lenses: Seamless Vision Correction for All Distances

Progressive lenses offer seamless vision at all distances! Discover the benefits – reduced eye strain, wider field...

2024-09-09

Contact Lens Complications: Recognizing Signs of Infection and Irritation

Learn to spot contact lens complications like infection & irritation. This guide covers symptoms, when to remove...

2024-09-08

Eye Health Supplements: Vitamins and Nutrients That Support Optimal Vision

As an optometrist practicing for over 20 years, I’m frequently asked about supplements. Patients often wonder if a...

2024-09-07

Sunglasses for Mountain Biking: Shielding Eyes from Wind, Debris, and UV Rays

Find the best mountain biking sunglasses for clear vision & eye protection. We cover features like lens tint,...

2024-09-06

Transition Contact Lenses: Eyewear That Adapts to Changing Light Conditions

For years, photochromic technology was limited to eyeglass lenses. You could step outside and watch your glasses...

2024-09-05

Acetate vs Titanium vs TR-90: Choosing Your Frame Material

Most people pick glasses based on how they look. And fair enough, you are wearing them on your face every day. But...

2024-09-05

The Impact of Smoking on Eye Health: Risks of Macular Degeneration and More

Smoking harms eye health! Learn about the link between smoking & macular degeneration, cataracts, optic nerve...

2024-09-04

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism: Correcting Vision Irregularities for Clear Sight

Discover contact lenses designed for astigmatism! Learn how they correct vision irregularities for clear,...

2024-09-03

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