A comprehensive eye exam goes beyond just your glasses prescription. It’s a preventive health measure that can help spot early signs of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration before they become serious issues. We know caring for your eyes can sometimes feel like a costly affair. But here’s some good news for residents of […]
What Is the First Sign of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is sometimes called the “silent thief of sight” because of the condition’s ability to cause irreversible vision loss before showing any significant symptoms. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness nationwide, impacting an estimated 800,000 Canadians, half of whom don’t even know they have it. In most cases, glaucoma progresses slowly and does not […]
What Is Optomap?
Your eye exam can feature many diagnostic tests to evaluate your eye health, including a detailed look at the internal structures of your eye. Completing this examination can help identify eye diseases during their early stages, so you can preserve and protect your vision. One device that may be used in your eye exam is […]
How Much Is an Eye Exam?
Eye exams are essential for maintaining good vision and eye health. During an eye exam, an optometrist will assess your vision, check the health of your eyes, and look for any signs of eye diseases or conditions. The cost of an eye exam can vary depending on the services offered and where you go, but […]
Hot or Cold Compress for Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a widespread problem that affects many people worldwide, but finding relief can be difficult. While numerous dry eye treatments are available, hot and cold compresses have been shown to provide significant relief for dry eye patients. But which is better, hot or cold? Warm compresses are usually preferable for treating dry eye […]
What To Expect During an Eyeglasses Fitting
Whether you’ll be wearing your new eyeglasses all day long or just for driving, reading, or watching TV, you will want glasses that are both stylish and that will improve your vision. This is why we offer a wide selection of optical products including not only eyeglasses and contacts but also sunglasses and safety glasses. […]
What to Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting
If you live in Southwest Calgary and are interested in getting contact lenses, you will need to see an eye doctor first. At Southwood Eyecare, we have years of experience helping our patients select the perfect pair of contact lenses. Our eye doctor will evaluate your eyes to determine what type of contact lenses are […]
Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses at Southwood Eyecare Are you tired of relying on glasses to see correctly? Glasses can improve your vision, but they are not the only option. Patients often choose contacts over eyeglasses because contacts offer a more natural appearance. Also, when you are wearing contacts, you won’t need to worry about your vision being […]
Contacts Lens vs Traditional Glasses
Some patients who would ordinarily wear eyeglasses would much rather wear contact lenses, which are more discreet and convenient. Are contact lenses truly better than glasses, though? This depends on many factors. At Southwood Eyecare in Southwest Calgary, our optometrist has years of experience helping patients decide between glasses and contact lenses. Our eye doctor […]
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
How Blue Light Blocking Glasses Can Benefit You For the past couple of decades, more and more people spend a considerable amount of their time sitting in front of an electronic screen. While these products provide entertainment and make us more productive, there are some downsides as well. One negative is that we are taking […]