For optimum performance, wash your lenses with mild liquid soap and warm water. Hold your eyewear by the temples and rinse them thoroughly with hot tap water. Pat each lens dry with a soft (non-coated) tissue or a soft cotton cloth. Never dry your lenses with paper towels or harsh clothes. Never use cleaners that […]
ANISOMETROPIA (an-ee-so-meh-TRO-pee-ah) Some patients require a significantly different refractive correction between their right and left eyes. Minor differences in prescription are normal but extreme differences may cause discomfort, poor vision (amblyopia) and /or the inability to use your eyes as a team. The cause of anisometropia is typically natural, such as a childhood illness or […]
TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT to your new visual prescription is EXPECTED. Vision is very complex. Each eye has been corrected individually to achieve optimal visual function, and your eyes have been balanced to maintain precise two-eye coordination. Your final visual prescription will provide you with EFFORTLESS visual ability and comfort. YOUR BRAIN MUST NOW DIGEST AND ACCEPT […]
At 20/20 Vision Care, we provide important information about contact lens maintenance and usage for our customers. We hope you find the following answers informative and suitable to your queries. Avoiding Contact Lens Problems Dr. Clark Hyde How To Avoid Contact Lens Related Eye Problems? Infections and eye problems that stem from contact lens wear […]
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends that a child’s first eye exam happen at 6 months of age. Then again every year. You may be thinking, “What can you tell at 6 months of age or even at age 1 or 2?”. Surprisingly, quite a bit can be determined. We will check that the eyes […]
Alberta Health Services covers: If you have any other questions, please call 20/20 Vision Care. […]
Annual eye exams for children are covered by Alberta Health Service. YES! Alberta Health Services covers an annual full eye exam for children under the age of 19! Even if you have no concerns with your children’s eyes, an annual eye exam is still recommended. Annual eye exams for children are covered by Alberta Health […]
Why Is the Sky Blue? Why Are Sunsets Red? Why Is the Ocean Blue? In order to understand the answer to these questions, we must first understand some principles of light. Firstly, white light is composed of all colours. It can be broken down into individual colours with the use of things like a prism. […]
The vast majority of people who are ‘colour blind’ are not actually blind, nor do they see only black and white. People who are referred to as being colour blind can actually tell the difference between most colours. The only difficulty they have is distinguishing the difference between certain colours, usually red, green and yellow. […]
Many things need to be working properly in order to see 20/20. Let’s explore just how much needs to be functioning and in good health in order for us to see well. Refraction (are glasses needed?) Firstly, the light coming into our eyes needs to be properly focused on our retina. If it’s not, vision […]
At 20/20 Vision Care, we provide comprehensive vision care services, including eye exams, contact lens exams, dry eye therapy, and a wide selection of frames and lenses.
Designed specifically to best manage eye-related health concerns and disease. We also handle urgent eye care matters like foreign bodies, infections, and trauma.
Your children undergo crucial visual development at a young age, and we want to be a part of this journey. We offer children’s eye exams and myopia management to help your children thrive.
We understand that not everyone can make it into our office, so we offer mobile services for those that are homebound, and service the senior homes in our area as well.
Find us just down from the Dairy Queen in the heart of downtown on 3rd Street, across from the CORE Association.
Holiday Weekend Saturday: Closed
Located directly behind our 3rd Street Building, just down from the Fifth Avenue Memorial Church.
Holiday Weekend Saturday: Closed
