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How to Remove Scratches from Sunglasses

A family hiking in a forest, with two adults carrying children on their shoulders, all wearing sunglasses and backpacks.

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement—they are essential for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. But what happens when your trusty shades get scratched?  Those tiny marks can obscure your vision and take the shine off your favorite pair. Fortunately, with the right techniques, you can minimize or even remove scratches from […]

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ic! Berlin

Founded in 1996, ic! berlin makes the very finest, hand-made eyewear for people who dare to see the world through their own eyes. Each eyewear piece is made by hand in Berlin.  Their frames are worn by the world’s curious, creative individuals. People who see and think with their own eyes–from entrepreneurs, architects, and musicians […]

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Should I Wear Protective Eyewear?

YES!!!!  We have seen MANY patients in our clinic with preventable eye injuries.  The list of damaging agents includes, but is not limited to: fish hooks, pencil points, raspberry canes, ceiling tile particles, insects, paper, exfoliating beads, tree branches, hockey pucks, chemicals, drywall and fingernails. For people who wear glasses, wearing protective eyewear is relatively easy.  Most injuries […]

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  • Calgary, AB T2P 1R2

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  • Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
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Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Blink?

Eye Health

Blinking is something we do without thinking, until it starts to hurt. If you have been asking yourself, “Why do my eyes hurt when I blink?” you are not alone.Pain while blinking can be annoying, distracting, and in some cases, a sign that something is not quite right with your eye health. The most common […]

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September 3, 2025
Downtown Vision Care

What Causes Dry Eyes with Contacts?

Dry Eye

Wearing contact lenses can be an incredible convenience, offering clear vision without the hassle of glasses. However, this convenience comes at a price for many—dry eyes. Several things can cause dry eyes with contacts, including: You are not alone if you have experienced that burning, gritty, irritating sensation after wearing contacts. Dry eyes are one […]

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September 3, 2025
Downtown Vision Care

What Is a Visual Field Test?

Eye Exams

When people think of eye exams, they immediately think of eye charts and prescription lenses. While these tools play a valuable role in vision care, a comprehensive eye exam includes much more. The goal is to gain detailed insights into your overall eye health, and a visual field test—something many people may be unfamiliar with—is […]

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September 3, 2025
Downtown Vision Care
Close-up of a woman's green eyes with visible redness and irritation, showing long eyelashes and natural eyebrows.

Blinking is something we do without thinking, until it starts to hurt. If you have been asking yourself, “Why do my eyes hurt when I blink?” you are not alone.Pain while blinking can be annoying, distracting, and in some cases, a sign that something is not quite right with your eye health. The most common […]

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Diagram of an eye with labels showing structures such as the cornea, iris, lens, retina, and sclera, highlighting dry and irritated conjunctiva as a cause of dry eyes.

Wearing contact lenses can be an incredible convenience, offering clear vision without the hassle of glasses. However, this convenience comes at a price for many—dry eyes. Several things can cause dry eyes with contacts, including: You are not alone if you have experienced that burning, gritty, irritating sensation after wearing contacts. Dry eyes are one […]

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When people think of eye exams, they immediately think of eye charts and prescription lenses. While these tools play a valuable role in vision care, a comprehensive eye exam includes much more. The goal is to gain detailed insights into your overall eye health, and a visual field test—something many people may be unfamiliar with—is […]

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