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Do Cataracts Affect Night Vision?

Cross section image of cataracts in an eye.

Cataracts can significantly impact your quality of daily life—including your nightlife. For those with cataracts, heading out after sunset can feel a little more challenging. Streetlights may seem hazier, headlights may have a sharper glare, and once-clear views may now appear dim and blurred. Cataracts affect night vision by clouding the eye’s natural lens, which […]

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What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

Sunglasses wall at Downtown Vision Care in Calgary.

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, especially in adults over the age of 50. recognizing the early warning signs can make a significant difference in preserving your sight.  What are the early signs of macular degeneration?  What Is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration affects the macula—a small, but critical part of the retina […]

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Glaucoma vs Cataracts: What Is the Difference?

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Our vision is a valuable component of well-being and vision requires ongoing care. Changes in our vision and changing eyeglass needs are a natural part of growing older. However, certain eye conditions can also impair visual clarity.  Glaucoma and cataracts are two of the most common eye conditions affecting Canadians. While they both can affect […]

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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

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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What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

Frames & Lenses

Polarized sunglasses are designed with a filter that blocks horizontal light waves, reducing glare from surfaces such as water, roads, and snow. These lenses provide sharper, more comfortable vision in bright, reflective environments. That means polarized sunglasses are often better for your eyes in environments with lots of sunlight and reflections, because they can reduce […]

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April 30, 2025
Downtown Vision Care

Can I Wear My Old Prescription Glasses?

Frames & Lenses

If you have recently stumbled upon an old pair of glasses while cleaning out a drawer, you might wonder, “Can I still wear these?” This is a perfectly reasonable question, especially if your current glasses are scratched, lost, or broken. It is tempting to use old glasses in a pinch, but outdated lenses are not […]

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April 1, 2025
Dr. Sherri Norris

Do Cataracts Affect Night Vision?

Eye Disease

Cataracts can significantly impact your quality of daily life—including your nightlife. For those with cataracts, heading out after sunset can feel a little more challenging. Streetlights may seem hazier, headlights may have a sharper glare, and once-clear views may now appear dim and blurred. Cataracts affect night vision by clouding the eye’s natural lens, which […]

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March 31, 2025
Dr. Sherri Norris
Sunglasses wall at Downtown Vision Care in Calgary.

Polarized sunglasses are designed with a filter that blocks horizontal light waves, reducing glare from surfaces such as water, roads, and snow. These lenses provide sharper, more comfortable vision in bright, reflective environments. That means polarized sunglasses are often better for your eyes in environments with lots of sunlight and reflections, because they can reduce […]

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Oakley frames at Downtown Vision Care in Calgary.

If you have recently stumbled upon an old pair of glasses while cleaning out a drawer, you might wonder, “Can I still wear these?” This is a perfectly reasonable question, especially if your current glasses are scratched, lost, or broken. It is tempting to use old glasses in a pinch, but outdated lenses are not […]

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Cross section image of cataracts in an eye.

Cataracts can significantly impact your quality of daily life—including your nightlife. For those with cataracts, heading out after sunset can feel a little more challenging. Streetlights may seem hazier, headlights may have a sharper glare, and once-clear views may now appear dim and blurred. Cataracts affect night vision by clouding the eye’s natural lens, which […]

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