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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...
A female patient receiving an eye examination from a male optometrist.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

How Often Should You Get An Eye Exam?

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.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

How Much is an Eye Exam in Edmonton?

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...
A young woman sitting in an optometrist's office while an optometrist interviews her during a comprehensive eye exam.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

How Often Do You Need an Eye Exam for Contacts?

Contact lenses can be an excellent alternative for people who want to improve their vision without the hassle of wearing glasses. However, wearing contact lenses that don't fit properly can cause discomfort, irritation, and even serious eye problems. Getting an eye exam each year is essential for maintaining good eye health and ensuring your contact lenses fit properly.  Additionally, eye exams allow your eye doctor to check for eye diseases and monitor your lens use to reduce the ris...