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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 boy sitting with unfocused glasses, representing the concept of poor vision.
Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is an eye-focusing disorder that makes it difficult for people to see far-away objects but has little difficulty with close-up things.  For example, someone with myopia might be able to read a book when sitting down easily but might struggle to read the whiteboard during a class.  Myopia is an issue that affects the shape of your eye, and it's not something that can be reversed.   In children, myopia is progressive and ther...
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Posted on Author Dr. Michael Pedersen

Cataract Surgery – what to expect

June is Cataract Awareness Month! Part 2 of this blog with overview what happens in cataract surgery and what your options are. Please see Part 1 of the cataract blog here. My eye doctor says I need cataract surgery, what now?If your optometrist identifies cataracts as the source of your blurry vision, they may discuss referring you to an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) to perform cataract surgery. The thought of having surgery on your eyes can be scary at first. It is natural to feel appreh...
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