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Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes  Spring is here, or at least will be here soon.  This is my favourite time of year.  The birds return, the grass and trees turn bright, fresh green and carefree summer will soon follow.  However, I also dread this time of year just a little bit because my eyes get red, […]

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  • #243, 414 3 St S.W.
  • Calgary, AB T2P 1R2

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Hours Of Operation

  • Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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Parking is available in the Calgary Place Parkade. Entrance is off 4th Ave. across from the Keg. Be sure to take a ticket when you enter and we’ll provide a voucher for the time of your visit.

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Which Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Eye Exams

You might consider an eye exam just another check-up to make sure you have the right prescription for your glasses or contacts. However, a comprehensive eye exam can reveal more than vision issues. Eye exams help maintain good eyesight and eye health by detecting eye diseases such as: Many eye diseases can go undiagnosed until […]

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July 23, 2024
Dr. Sherri Norris

Glaucoma vs. Cataracts: What Is the Difference?

Eye Disease

Your vision is one of your most precious senses. Unfortunately, your eyes are not always going to be perfectly healthy. Eye conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts can, and often do,  develop gradually over time, leading to long-term vision loss. So what’s the difference between glaucoma and cataracts? Glaucoma is a subtle group of complex […]

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July 5, 2024
Dr. Sherri Norris

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Eye Disease

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to permanent blindness if left untreated. It can damage your optic nerve, which is responsible for carrying visual information from your eye to your brain. While the exact cause of glaucoma is not fully understood, there are known risk factors that can increase a person’s likelihood […]

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July 5, 2024
Dr. Sherri Norris
Young female patient getting an eye exam at Downtown Vision Care in Calgary.

You might consider an eye exam just another check-up to make sure you have the right prescription for your glasses or contacts. However, a comprehensive eye exam can reveal more than vision issues. Eye exams help maintain good eyesight and eye health by detecting eye diseases such as: Many eye diseases can go undiagnosed until […]

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Your vision is one of your most precious senses. Unfortunately, your eyes are not always going to be perfectly healthy. Eye conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts can, and often do,  develop gradually over time, leading to long-term vision loss. So what’s the difference between glaucoma and cataracts? Glaucoma is a subtle group of complex […]

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Examination Room at Downtown Vision Care in Calgary.

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to permanent blindness if left untreated. It can damage your optic nerve, which is responsible for carrying visual information from your eye to your brain. While the exact cause of glaucoma is not fully understood, there are known risk factors that can increase a person’s likelihood […]

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