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Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

What Causes Dry Eye (and What You Can Do About It)

Dry eye is one of the most common concerns we see in the clinic—and if your eyes ever feel gritty, tired, or watery (yes, watery!), you may be dealing with it too. What is Dry Eye? Dry eye occurs when your eyes can’t maintain proper moisture. This can happen in two main ways: Decreased tear production – your eyes don’t make enough tears Tear evaporation – your tears dry up too quickly Your tears are made up of three important layers: oil, water, and mucus. The oil laye...
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Children’s Eye Exams: What Every Parent Should Know

As a parent, your child’s health is always top priority—and that includes their vision. Clear eyesight plays a major role in your child’s learning, development, confidence, and everyday comfort. Many parents assume their child’s vision is fine if they aren’t complaining, but children often don’t realize they’re experiencing vision problems because they think everyone sees the way they do. That’s why regular children’s eye exams in Edmonton are so important....
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Eyes Looking (and Feeling) Their Best 🌸

When it comes to beauty routines, your eyes deserve a little extra love. Whether you’re a makeup lover or more low-maintenance, small habits can make a big difference in keeping your eyes healthy, comfortable, and looking their best. Here are 8 simple tips we recommend: 1. Choose Ophthalmologist-Tested Makeup Not all makeup is created equal—especially when it comes to your eyes. Using ophthalmologist-tested products helps reduce irritation and keeps your eyes feeling comfortable...
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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