Frequently Asked Questions about Eye Care Edmonton

It may take anything between thirty minutes to one hour. This is because the optometrist may spend about thirty minutes carrying out a comprehensive examination of your eyes. You will then need to choose your spectacles or contact lenses which may take some time.

Yes you can. If you are hard pressed for time our staff will certainly make room for you.

While eye check-ups are for the most part non-intrusive the optometrists might at times introduce some foreign substances like eye drops into your eyes. However, such substances are only used when very necessary but they may at times temporarily alter your vision.

Yes you can though if you want to wear them at the same time then you need to have a discussion with your optometrist. Furthermore, if you wear them alternately you may not be able to use the same prescription to buy both due to the fact that they have different specifications.

The Alberta College of Optometrists (ACO) recommends that you should get your eyes checked at least once a year especially if you are a senior. The same timeline is applicable to children of school-going age.

However, if you have an eye condition that requires regular monitoring then your optometrist may schedule regular check-ups. Furthermore, if you are being introduced to new contact lens it is recommended that you visit your optometrist often to make sure that they work well.

Sight can be impacted by vision loss in many ways that affect lighting, shapes, colors, etc. When a person has low vision it can lead to permanent vision loss that cannot be fixed with prescription glasses as well. Very few of those people end up with no eye sight at all. In most common cases, people can determine light and shadows as well as minimal vision. One would be considered legally blind in case they are unable to see 6 metres ahead or if their vision area is less than 20 degrees in diameter.

The lens in your eyes can temporarily change if you have high blood glucose levels. When that blood glucose level goes down, so does blurriness usually. Another reason for vision fluctuation could be due to diabetic retinopathy. If you are experiencing changes in your vision, visit us at superior vision centre.