How our eyes change as we age
Aging is a natural part of life — with it comes changes that affect our eyes. While some vision changes are natural as we age, others can indicate a developing eye disease. Understanding what to expect can help you take better care of your eye health. Here’s a look at how our eyes change over time, and the steps you can take to maintain good vision throughout the years. 1. Presbyopia: The Need for Reading Glasses One of the most common changes people notice as they age is presbyopi...
Picture of a dilated pupil
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...
A female patient receiving an eye examination from a male optometrist.
Eye exams are essential for everyone, whether you’re a child, adult, or senior.  Many patients assume the eye doctor is only necessary if you need glasses, but your optometrist plays a vital role in your eye health and vision. Regular visits to your eye doctor can help your eyes work at their best.  How frequently should you visit your eye doctor?  Regular Eye Exams Are Essential for Your Eye Health & Vision Eye exams play a bigger role in protecting your eye hea...
A female child sitting in an optometrist's office looking into a machine that tests her vision.
Taking care of your health is important and eye exams play a big part in that. Comprehensive eye exams can help your optometrist detect and manage eye-related diseases or provide a diagnosis for prevalent vision problems, such as nearsightedness and presbyopia. Edmontonians can benefit from various options for eye care, but that comes with questions—and a big one is usually the cost.  The average cost for an eye exam in Edmonton is around $140, but it can vary depending on the clini...