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What are the Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses?

Spending time outside in the sun has many benefits for physical and mental health. It is important to protect your eyes and maintain good eye care when spending time outside. When spending a long time in environments where there is a lot of sun glare, you may want to consider polarized sunglasses.  Polarized sunglasses reduce…
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How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?

Your eyes are a crucial part of your everyday life, but it's easy to take them for granted. You rely on your eyes for nearly everything you do, but many people neglect a simple step that can be key to safeguarding their sight—regular comprehensive eye exams. They're a simple way to preserve your vision and…
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Do Eye Drops Expire?

Whether you're dealing with the burning sensations caused by dry eyes, or controlling conditions like myopia, you've probably used eye drops at some point. Eye drops are an excellent way to help keep your eyes protected and treat different conditions. However, many people don't know that eye drops have an expiration date. This date varies…
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Why You Should Buy Glasses From Your Optometrist

Optometrists and opticians play a pivotal role in not just helping us see better but in ensuring the health and well-being of our eyes. This extends to providing quality eyeglasses for prescription wear.  Purchasing your glasses from your optometrist provides patients with expert advice, quality assurance, high customer care, and insurance ease.  Getting your glasses…
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Which Vitamins Should I Take for Dry Eye?

Dry eyes can be more than just a temporary inconvenience. For many, it's a persistent issue that affects everyday life. With countless treatments and suggestions out there, trying to find a solution that works for you can feel overwhelming. In some cases, a good place to start is by speaking with an optometrist about making…
A woman sitting on her couch with her laptop on her lap, and she is also rubbing her eyes with her hand due to eye strain

How Long Does Eye Strain Last?

Eye strain is a common problem that arises from the prolonged use of digital screens like smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices. It's becoming more prevalent as we navigate this modern digital age and can affect people's lives adversely.  Eye strain can cause discomfort, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty focusing. The duration of eye strain varies…

What Happens During a Children’s Eye Exam?

As parents, we all want our children to be healthy and happy. Part of supporting their well-being is taking care of their vision. Children rely on their vision to learn and grow, but young children may be unable to tell us if they have vision problems, making regular eye exams crucial. During a children’s eye…

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Cranston Market

Our Cranston Market clinic is part of the Cranston Market Clinic and is just 2 minutes off Deerfoot Trail near Stoney Trail SE. We’re located on Cranston Road SE, located in the same plaza as Sobeys and Scotiabank.

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  • 356 Cranston Road SE Unit 1020
  • Calgary, AB T3M 0S9

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Meadows Mile

Our Meadows Mile clinic is located on the ground level of the Meadows Miles Professional Building facing Blackfoot Trail. We are just 2 minutes from Deerfoot and Glenmore Trail between Southland and Heritage Drives, up the hill from Ikea near the luxury car dealerships.

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  • 8500 Blackfoot Trail SE Unit 130
  • Calgary, AB T2J 7E1

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