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A man standing outside surrounded by flowers rubbing his eyes due to allergies.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

How to Find Eye Relief During Allergy Season

As the vibrant colours of spring emerge and nature awakens, so do seasonal allergies, leaving many of us with itchy and watery eyes. Springtime can be challenging for those who suffer from allergies, but there are ways to find relief and enjoy the season's beauty. Understanding Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, occur when the immune system reacts to airborne allergens such as pollen, mould, and dust. When allergens come into contact with the eyes...
Picture of a dilated pupil
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

When Do My Eyes Need To Be Dilated?

Our mission at River City Eye Care is to ensure your optimal vision and health. That’s why we employ various diagnostic tools and techniques throughout the examination process. Among these tools, eye dilation can play a pivotal role in comprehensive eye examinations. Understanding Eye Dilation During your eye exam, your optometrist may want to use dilating eye drops to enlarge your pupils. These drops allow your optometrist to conduct a more thorough examination of the eye’s internal s...
Edmonton skyline during a period of heavy wildfire smoke.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Why Does Wildfire Smoke Burn Your Eyes?

When wildfires occur and the air carries that unmistakable scent of burning, many people experience problems with their eyes and vision. The smoke can remain in the air for quite some time afterward, which may leave a lingering burning sensation in your eyes. Vision problems and eye irritation can arise when the particles, chemicals, and irritants from smoke come into contact with the sensitive surface of your eyes.Smoke can cause inflammation, feelings of dryness, and other eye conditions. I...
A young woman putting in a contact lens for her left eye.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Are Contact Lens Prescriptions the Same as Glasses?

When it comes to correcting your vision, there are 2 common solutions: eyeglasses and contact lenses. But in order to see clearly with contacts or glasses, you need an accurate, up-to-date prescription from your optometrist.  Because they’re both designed to correct vision conditions like myopia, you might assume that a contact lens prescription is the same as your eyeglass prescription. However, this is not the case and they cannot be used interchangeably. Contact Lenses & How They...
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