Your eyes are incredible. Without them, not only would you not see this beautiful world of ours, but you wouldn’t even know what was out there to see! Shocking, we know. Even though you use your eyes as your literal lens from which you see the world, we’d bet a…
Published: 2016-08-15Read ArticleSummer is here and that means that Calgarians everywhere have temporarily relocated to the outdoors. The drive to annex the patio is hard to explain to non-Calgarians, though you quickly understand its appeal after living here for a year or two. When enjoying time outdoors, it’s important to protect your…
Published: 2016-07-15Read ArticleCalgary’s dry climate is wonderful for your hair, but if you’re someone suffering from dry eye, the spring and summer months can be particularly challenging. Low humidity, combined with ample mountain winds and dust picked up from surrounding farmland, can really play havoc with your dry eye symptoms. Every spring/summer…
Published: 2016-06-16Read ArticleUV Radiation Can Damage Your Eyes Any Time of Year. Here’s How You Can Protect Them As Optometrists, we routinely see the impact that UV rays have on our patients eyes. These rays, which are invisible to our eyes, can have a profound impact- especially with long-term exposure. As we…
Published: 2016-05-16Read ArticleWhen choosing sunglasses, most people choose based on style and how they look. Don’t get us wrong - fashion is important. But what’s even more important is the protection of your eyes from harmful UV rays. Luckily, there is a way to accomplish both - if you know what to…
Published: 2016-04-15Read Article