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

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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