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Why are My Eyes so Dry in the Morning?

Dry eyes in the morning can be uncomfortable, so it is important to mention your dry eyes to your optometrist at your next eye exam. Some common causes of dry eyes in the morning are: Producing poor quality tears or not enough tears Not being able to close your eyes when sleeping Allergies Medications Sleeping…

A female optometrist gesturing while testing a child's vision for astigmatism.

Eye Conditions and Diseases • August 2, 2024

Can Astigmatism Get Worse?

When you think about vision problems, nearsightedness and farsightedness likely come to mind. They’re common refractive errors known to affect your everyday vision. However, there are plenty of other conditions that also impact your vision. Astigmatism is an eye condition characterized by a misshapen cornea or lens, causing blurry and distorted vision. Astigmatism usually stays…

A male optometrist and a young female patient smiling while discussing the results of her eye exam.

Eye Care • August 2, 2024

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…

Vision Therapy • June 28, 2024

Amblyopia vs. Strabismus: What’s the Difference?

Whether you’re the parent of a child with symptoms, or an adult with symptoms yourself, vision troubles and blurry vision aren’t a fun experience. Conditions like strabismus and amblyopia are no joke—not only can they be alarming, but they can also have rippling impacts throughout the rest of your life. So what’s the difference between…

Woman putting non-expired eye drops in her right eye

Eye Care • June 28, 2024

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…

A female optician checking to see if the female patient's glasses are sitting on her face correctly

Eye Care, Eyeglasses • May 1, 2024

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…

Contact Lenses, Myopia Management • May 1, 2024

What are Ortho-K Lenses Used For?

Glasses and conventional contact lenses help many people see during their daily lives but aren’t always the right fit for everyone. While LASIK and PRK surgery provide a permanent solution to refractive errors, not everyone is interested in or able to undergo eye surgery. There is a unique alternative available! Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lens technology allows…

Uncategorized • April 17, 2024

Specs in the City is now Vivid Eye Care – Meadows Mile

Specs in the City is excited to announce new ownership and eye doctors at our Meadows Mile optometry clinic! Dr. Zain Jivraj has left Specs in the City to spend more time with her young family and at her North Calgary clinics. Her last day was February 6, 2024. Under the new management of the Vivid Eye Care team, the…

A young girl sitting in front of a Snellen eye chart and she is squinting due to vision issues

Myopia Management • April 12, 2024

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that affects many individuals worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty seeing objects that are far away, while close objects can be seen clearly. Myopia is caused by the shape of the eye, where light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it.…

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Eye Care • February 26, 2024

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…

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