When was the last time you saw your optometrist? According to the Canadian Association of Optometry (CAO), it’s important to get your eyes checked regularly. Provided you have no risk factors, this is how often the CAO says you should have an eye exam: Signs you need an eye exam soon There’s always a chance that […]
6 Reasons glasses are better than contacts
Should you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses? While at Focus West Optometry we love both options, our Calgary opticians and optometrists think glasses are a great choice for everybody. Glasses are the best choice for most people. Here are six advantages that glasses have over contacts: 1. Everyone can wear them. Not everyone can wear contacts lenses. In […]
Why It’s Important to Visit Your Optometrist
Everyone knows that they should get an eye exam if they notice any blurriness in their vision. But an eye exam is more than simply testing your need for glasses. Your eyes are an essential part of your overall health and an extremely intricate part of the human body. Because your eyes are so important and complex, […]
Why You Need an Eye Exam, Even if Your Vision is 20/20
Everyone knows that they should get an eye exam if they notice any blurriness in their vision. But an eye exam is more than simply testing your need for glasses. Your eyes are an essential part of your overall health and an extremely intricate part of the human body. Because your eyes are so important and complex, […]