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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our practice. The items are displayed by year and month. To view older entries use the links in the box below to select the year and month you would like.

Is Your Air Conditioner Making Your Eyes Miserable? Here’s How to Protect Your Vision

If you live in Calgary, you’re no stranger to the comfort of air conditioning during our warm, dry winters. But while AC keeps your home, office, or car cool, it may also be silently contributing to dry, irritated eyes. At Eye CU Optometry, we want to help you understand how...

Do You Need Cataract Surgery? 7 Signs It Might Be Time

Wondering if it’s time for cataract surgery? Blurred vision, faded colors, or trouble seeing at night are all signs to take seriously. Eye CU Optometry in Calgary provides expert cataract monitoring, referrals, and post-surgery support to help you see clearly again.

TempSure® Envi & FlexSure in Calgary

Smooth fine lines, contour stubborn areas, and even treat dry eye, without downtime or a luxury price tag. Eye CU Optometry in Calgary offers advanced radiofrequency treatments with TempSure Envi and FlexSure, designed to refresh your skin and body.

The Eye Exam Checklist for Summer Camp Parents

Preparing for summer camp means ensuring your child's vision is ready for adventure. This blog offers a checklist for parents, from updating prescriptions to discussing eye safety. Scheduling a comprehensive pre-camp eye exam helps set kids up for a safe, healthy, and unforgettable summer.

Protecting Your Child’s Vision in Youth Sports

Youth sports offer incredible benefits—but also come with risks to your child’s vision. From preventing injuries to enhancing visual skills, our practice helps young athletes in Calgary stay safe, confident, and competitive with the right protective eyewear and routine eye care.

How Sleep Affects Dry Eye: Tips for Better Overnight Relief

This blog explores the connection between sleep and dry eye while providing nighttime treatment options such as hydrating eye drops, warm compresses, and moisture-sealing eye masks to improve overnight relief. Making small adjustments to your sleep environment and bedtime routine can help reduce morning dryness, but for persistent symptoms, an eye exam can provide personalized solutions for long-term comfort.

Why Eye Exams Matter in Detecting Macular Degeneration

Regular eye exams are essential for detecting conditions like macular degeneration early, even before symptoms appear. Early detection can help manage the disease and protect your vision. With advanced diagnostic tools and experienced eye doctors, comprehensive exams offer more than just clear sight—they safeguard your long-term eye health.

How Glaucoma Affects Daily Life: Stories and Management Tips

Living with glaucoma can bring challenges, but early detection and consistent care make a significant difference. This article shares personal stories of individuals navigating life with glaucoma, offering insights into the importance of regular eye exams and staying proactive. It also provides practical tips to manage the condition and highlights our dedicated glaucoma care services to protect your vision and quality of life.

Give the Gift of Sight This Holiday Season

Here are some thoughtful holiday gift ideas that support eye health. Explore our blue light glasses, prescription sunglasses, contact lenses, specialty lenses, vision-friendly tech gadgets, and eye exams.

Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Need to Know

If you or a loved one has diabetes, understanding diabetic retinopathy is crucial for protecting your vision. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that arises from high blood sugar levels, is one of the leading causes of adult vision loss. At Eye CU Optometry in Calgary, we are committed to helping patients...

Why Dry Eye Worsens with Fall Allergies

The article explores why dry eye symptoms worsen during the fall, focusing on how allergens like pollen and mould trigger inflammation and disrupt the tear film. It also highlights various treatment options, including over-the-counter solutions and TempSure Envi treatments.

Is It Okay To Wear Expired Contact Lenses?

Did you know that contact lenses can expire? Well, they can. Wearing contacts past their expiration date - or longer than their prescribed time - can harm your vision. To schedule a contact lens exam, call Eye CU Optometry in Calgary today.