Do you want to achieve and maintain good vision? Here are some simple tips and tricks from our NW Calgary optometrist on how to ensure optimal eye health for your entire family.
Your eyesight is one of your most valuable senses and it allows you to accomplish important and everyday tasks, such as reading, using the computer, and driving.
Whether your optometrist has recommended eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct your vision, making sure you wear them and practice good eye care habits can have many benefits, including:
Our Caglary eye doctors are open and ready to serve you and your families by appointment only. Whether you want to reorder contact lenses or choose a new pair of eyeglasses, we are maintaining our COVID-19 safety measures to keep you safe. These include:
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Good and clear vision is a key factor for living a healthy and happy life. The earlier you start looking after the health of your eyes, the better your chances of maintaining good vision throughout your lifetime.
Here are some top tips and tricks from our Calgary optometrist for taking care of your eyesight:
You must visit your optometrist regularly to ensure your prescription is up-to-date, and to detect any eye disorders or diseases early on. Such visits are an effective way of avoiding any negative consequences, especially in young children and people over 40.
Some of the eye conditions your optometrist can detect include:
It’s important to note that these conditions can be corrected or managed in young children if they are caught early on.
You should also see your NW Calgary optometrist without delay if you:
The sun’s rays can cause certain eye diseases or increase your risk of developing them. This includes conditions such as cataracts. In addition to this, just like your skin can become sunburned, your eyes can as well, causing irritation, tearing, discomfort, or a foreign sensation in the eye.
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Eye emergencies and injuries can happen at any time and sometimes, a simple stroke of bad luck is enough to make you a victim of an accident that causes an eye injury or even loss of sight. So whether you are exercising, playing contact sports, woodworking, or completing a DIY project, ALWAYS wear safety glasses to protect your vision.
Talk to Your Optometrist: Your optometrist has the experience and education to help you select the right type of safety glasses for your situation, so you can lower your risk of eye injuries, accidents, and vision loss.
In order to work properly, your eyes must retain moisture. Several factors can contribute to making them drier, including pollution, excessive heating, certain medications, and smoke. So get into the habit of blinking more frequently, and if you have dry eyes, use lubricating drops.
Quit Smoking
Smoking causes significant damage throughout your entire body, and your eyes are no exception. Not only are smokers more likely to suffer from eye diseases than non-smokers, but smoking also makes your eyes dry. By quitting, you can significantly contribute to the health of your eyes and whole body.
Do you sit for extended periods of time on your computer, or in front of a handheld screen? If so, then you are at risk of developing computer vision syndrome, eye fatigue, and headaches.
In order to protect your eyes, you must:
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We are happy to announce that our Calgary eye doctors are now available during COVID_19, by appointment only. We are continuing to take all necessary precautions to keep our patients, staff, and community safe.
We want to thank you for your support and understanding during these trying times and are offering special eye deals including:
To find out more about our great deals, or to book an appointment, contact our team at our Crowfoot Branch (403-547-5417), West Springs (403-242-0999) or Creekside (403-516-2292).
Blink Eyewear boasts the largest collection of eyewear in Calgary, but our 4 locations are also home to the region’s finest optometrists. Just as you will not find a better store to shop for your eyewear, you will not find a better vision clinic to do your eye exam or treat your eye condition.
Go ahead and Blink; what you see is really what you get. Call one of our store numbers or fill out the form below to book an appointment.