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

Your Kid Refuses to Wear Glasses. Now What?

Your child just got glasses. The eye doctor said they need them. You picked out a pair together, your kid seemed...

2024-04-10

Cataract Surgery: What to Expect Before, During and After

If your optometrist has mentioned cataracts, your first reaction was probably a mix of concern and confusion....

2024-03-28

Know Your Prescription

Understand your prescriptions! Learn about drug names, dosages, side effects & interactions. Take control of...

2024-03-20

The Link Between Nutrition and Eye Health: Foods for Better Vision

As an optometrist with years of experience helping patients in and around Okotoks, Alberta, I’ve seen firsthand how...

2024-03-15

Eye Allergies: Why Your Eyes Itch Every Spring (and What Actually Helps)

Every spring, like clockwork, the same patients walk through our door rubbing their eyes, looking genuinely...

2024-03-15

How to Read Your Glasses Prescription (Without a Medical Degree)

You just had an eye exam and the doctor handed you a prescription that looks like it was written in another...

2024-03-15

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT CONTACT LENSES

Debunking common contact lens myths! Learn the facts about lens care, safety, types & more. Keep your eyes...

2024-03-02

Progressive Lenses: What the First Two Weeks Are Really Like

You just picked up your first pair of progressive lenses. The optician said "give it a week or two" and sent you on...

2024-02-22

Common Eye Diseases and Their Symptoms: What to Watch Out For

Learn about common eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma & macular degeneration. Discover early symptoms &...

2024-02-04

Do You Actually Need Anti-Reflective Coating?

Yes, for most people. But not for the reasons you usually hear in the sales pitch.

2024-01-18

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