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April 2024
04April
Celebrating Healthy Vision Month: A Focus on Eye Health and Wellness

Celebrating Healthy Vision Month: A Focus on Eye Health and Wellness

May marks Healthy Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about eye health and encouraging practices that support lifelong vision wellness. At Sunridge Eye Clinic, we understand the importance of maintaining good eye health, not just for. . .

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January 2024
25January
Understanding Low Vision: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Understanding Low Vision: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Low vision significantly affects the daily lives of many individuals, particularly as they age. At Sunridge Eye Clinic, we frequently encounter patients coping with this challenging condition. Understanding the intricacies of low vision, including. . .

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04January
2024 Eye Care Resolutions: Your Guide to Enhanced Vision

2024 Eye Care Resolutions: Your Guide to Enhanced Vision

With the dawn of 2024, it's the perfect time for us at Sunridge Eye Clinic to encourage our patients and community to adopt resolutions that prioritize eye health. Vision is a crucial aspect of our daily lives, and maintaining good eye health is. . .

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December 2023
21December
Lifestyle Adjustments for Winter Eye Care

Lifestyle Adjustments for Winter Eye Care

As winter arrives, the chilly air can bring discomfort to your eyes, often leading to the bothersome condition of dry eyes. At Sunridge Eye Clinic, we understand the concerns our patients have during this season. Addressing this issue involves. . .

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September 2022
01September
How an Optometrist Manages Diabetic Retinopathy | Optometrist Calgary

How Will Your Optometrist Manage And Treat Your Diabetic Retinopathy?

How An Optometrist Addresses Diabetic Retinopathy Identifying Diabetic Retinopathy When a person has diabetes, this can cause damage to the small and delicate blood vessels in the back of the eye. This area is called the retina. Optometrists can. . .

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June 2022
12June
UV Safety Awareness Month What is Photokeratitis

UV Safety Awareness Month: What is Photokeratitis?

UV Rays And Photokeratitis What Are UV Rays? UV rays are electromagnetic waves emitted by the sun. Both types of UV rays that reach the earth have negative health effects on humans. UVA rays are associated with the development of long-term. . .

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May 2022
05May
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog - Help Your Child Build Healthy Vision Habits

Vision Health Month: Help Your Child Build Healthy Vision Habits

4 Healthy Vision Habits For Your Child 1. Eat A Healthy Diet Good nutrition is a great way to promote children’s eye health and set them up for healthy habits that will last them a lifetime. While kids' eyes are still developing, it is. . .

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April 2022
15April
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog - Tips To Maintain Eye Health For Women

Women's Eye Health And Safety Month: Tips To Maintain Eye Health For Women

How To Protect Your Eyes Wear Protective Eyewear Your eyes are extremely delicate, therefore you must take the correct measures to protect them from UV exposure and accidents. Wear sunglasses that block out both UVA and UVB rays to lower your. . .

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08April
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog -How Hormonal Changes in Women Affect Eye Health

Women's Eye Health And Safety Month: How Hormonal Changes in Women Affect Eye Health

High Estrogen Levels From Puberty To Menopause Estrogen is responsible for vision changes at several points in a woman's life. During puberty, a surge of estrogen has been linked to causing near-sightedness (objects that are far away are. . .

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March 2022
25March
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog - Eat Your Way To Healthy Eyes

Save Your Vision Month: Eat Your Way To Healthy Eyes

Nutrients To Consider Evidence shows that dietary antioxidant vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, E, and C and the mineral zinc can help prevent the progression of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a disease that affects a. . .

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11March
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog - Protect Your Vision At Work

Workplace Eye Awareness Month: Protect Your Vision At Work

Protecting Your Eye Health Regular Eye Exams If you are working a job such as welder or lab technician that involves hazards that can potentially cause damage to your eyes, it is important that you visit your eye doctor for regular comprehensive. . .

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October 2021
28October
Sunridge Eye clinic - Blog - Eye Inflammation

Eye Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms, And How to Treat It

If you have symptoms of vision loss, pain, and flashing lights in your eyes, you could be experiencing eye inflammation. See an optometrist immediately to have your condition diagnosed and to begin treatment to manage your condition as soon as. . .

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13October
Eye Dilation Tests Help Detect Retinal Detachment

Eye Dilation Tests Help Detect Retinal Detachment

Pain is not a symptom of retinal detachment, which explains why some patients may not be aware of their condition when it occurs. Instead, look for the sudden appearance of floaters and flashes of light一telltale signs of retinal. . .

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April 2021
16April
Sunridge Eye Clinic | Calgary

How To Know If You are A Good Candidate For Laser Eye Surgery

If you are looking for a permanent solution to contact lenses or glasses, you might be interested in the many benefits of laser eye surgery. Of course, to accurately determine if you’re a good candidate, you should call to book a laser eye surgery. . .

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February 2021
07February
Age Related Macular Degeneration NE | Sunridge Eye Clinic

5 Healthy Habits to Lower Your Risk of AMD

AMD (age-related macular degeneration) isn't curble. However, early diagnosis and management is very important to slow down the progression of this condition and prevent vision loss. Here's how you can lower your risk of developing AMD and. . .

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January 2021
24January
Calgary Kids Eye Doctor | Sunridge Eye Clinic

7 Simple Steps to Help Protect Your Child's Vision

Children are constantly developing. Clear eyesight is an important part of their growth and must be maintained from an early age. From scheduling regular visits to see your kid’s eye doctor to eating a healthy diet, here are some simple ways you. . .

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December 2020
10December
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4 Reasons Why Wearing Sunglasses in the Winter Is So Important

Now that winter is upon us, you might think that it’s no longer necessary to wear your sunglasses — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are four reasons why wearing your sunglasses during this colder season is so. . .

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November 2020
12November
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4 Serious Eye Conditions to Watch Out for as You Age

Age can bring about changes that affect your eyesight. Some, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts are more serious than others, and that’s why it’s so important to regularly visit your Calgary optometrist, as they can. . .

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July 2020
23July
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4 Lifestyle Tips to Lower Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy

Do you suffer from diabetes? This condition can lead to diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye disease if, left undiagnosed, can cause vision loss. Here’s why it’s best to visit your Calgary optometrist regularly for eye exams. Diabetic. . .

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June 2020
25June
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10 Steps to Alleviate the Symptoms of Eye Allergies

Do you suffer from the uncomfortable symptoms of eye allergies? Here are some of the top tips from our Calgary eye doctor on what eye allergies are and how you can prevent them. Exposure to common allergens, such as pollen, pets, animal hair,. . .

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May 2020
07May
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How to Lower Your Child's Risk of Eye Injuries

Any injury to your child’s eye should be considered an emergency, and you must seek immediate care from your Calgary eye doctor. Here are some of the signs of eye emergencies to watch out for and some simple steps you can take to protect your. . .

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April 2020
12April
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6 Tips to Protect Your Child's Vision During COVID-19

Your child’s vision is very important for their overall development. While our Calgary eye doctors are available for emergency eye care during COVID-19, here are some tips on how to keep your child’s eyes healthy at home. Vision plays a. . .

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March 2020
23March
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Telehealth Lines Now Open For Your Eye Health During COVID-19

Telehealth Lines Now Open For Your Eye Health During COVID-19   The Alberta College of Optometrists has mandated that all optometry offices must close, with the exception of emergencies amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. As our city. . .

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13March
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How to Naturally Take Care of Your Eyes

Are you looking for ways to take care of your eyes naturally? Aside from seeing your Calgary optometrist? We spoke with our eye clinic Calgary expert and had them gather some of their best tips for taking care of your eyes at home. While we all. . .

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February 2020
20February
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Diabetes and Your Eyes: How to Protect Yourself Against Vision Loss

Diabetes can increase your risk of serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. That’s why it’s so important to schedule regular eye exams, including a diabetic retinal test, with your Calgary optometrist. It’s. . .

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December 2019
02December

3 Ways to Protect Your Vision For a Lifetime

Taking good care of your eyes and protecting your vision is important if you want to enjoy a happy, healthy, and full life. Here are some of the ways you can work with your NE Calgary optometrist to protect your eyes and lower your risk of vision. . .

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November 2019
11November

3 Simple Ways You Can Protect Your Eyes This Winter

Winter is upon us and the cold season can take a toll on your health, mood, and even your eyes! Here are 3 simple tips from our NE Calgary eye doctor on how to take care of your vision this winter. Your eyes are one of the most sensitive organs. . .

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October 2019
23October

4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Eye Health

Your eyes are one of your most sensitive and important organs, so you must take care of them properly. Here are 4 simple tips from our SE Calgary Optometrist on how to maintain the health of your eyes and clarity of your vision. Your eyes are. . .

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July 2019
31July

How to Look After Your Eyes While on Vacation

Are you planning a summer vacation? Taking care of your eyes while you’re on holiday is very important to prevent any damage to your vision and ocular health. Our eyes are one of the most sensitive and important organs in the body and they. . .

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04July
Optometrist Calgary

3 Healthy Eating Tips That Can Protect Your Vision

Do you want to maintain clear vision for a lifetime? Here are some simple and easy nutrition tips to keep your eyes healthy.   Clear vision is critical for living a happy and productive life, yet many people take it for granted. Although. . .

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May 2019
21May

How Eye Exams Can Protect Your Overall Health

Did you know that your eyes reveal a large percentage of both ocular and general health issues? Here are 3 health conditions that can be spotted early on during a routine eye exam. Your eyes are one of the most important organs of your body,. . .

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December 2018
21December
Calgary Optometrist

3 Ways Sunglasses Protect Your Vision in the Winter

You may think that you no longer need to wear sunglasses now that winter is fully upon us, but that isn’t necessarily true. Our Calgary optometrist discusses 3 reasons why you need to wear sunglasses, even during the colder seasons.   Your. . .

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January 2018
15January
5 Harmful Habits to Avoid For Healthy Eyes

5 Harmful Habits to Avoid For Healthy Eyes

Our eyes are vitally important because they allow us to view the world around us and learn from what we see. Keep them healthy by AVOIDING these harmful habits.   Your eyes are a very important part of your health.   Precise vision plays a. . .

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December 2017
12December
Sunridge Eye Clinic Protect And Care For Your Eyes This Winter With 3 Tips From Our Calgary Eye Clinic

Protect And Care For Your Eyes This Winter With 3 Tips From Our Calgary Eye Clinic

 Eye care is important year-round but can fall by the wayside during the busy holiday season. Brush up on winter eye care in this blog from our Calgary eye clinic.   The holiday season is a joyous one, but it’s also full of things to keep on. . .

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