About Our Practice in Calgary

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Putting Our Patients First

Welcome to Focus West Optometry! Since our founding in 1997, our team has been proud to serve the Calgary community and provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. We offer a wide range of eye care services, including addressing dry eyes, an extensive optical boutique, and innovative technology to make your visit as efficient as possible.

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and your family to the Focus West Optometry family!

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Our Mission

The high road to service is travelled with integrity, compassion, and understanding. Our patients don’t care how much we know until they know how much we care.

Our mission is to always provide a high level of care with attention to detail, showing how much we value our patients. We strive to help you reach your vision goals!

Meet Our Team

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Dr. Derek Gaume

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Dr. Julie Lee-Ying

Frequently Asked Questions

We want to help answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call or send an email if you’re curious about something our FAQ doesn’t cover.

Do You Accept Walk-In Patients?

While appointments are always recommended, we are happy to accommodate emergency and walk-in patients at our Calgary office whenever possible.

We offer 2 types of eye exams: An eye examination, which should be scheduled every year or 2 to check for vision and eye health issues, and a contact lens examination, which determines how your eyes are reacting to the presence of contact lenses.

Contact lenses should be removed approximately 2 hours before your eye examination so that your eyes can return to their relaxed state. You should wear your contact lenses as usual if you have a contact lens exam.

It is important to have your eyes examined regularly throughout your lifetime, but patients of a certain age or those at a higher risk for eye diseases like glaucoma should have their eyes examined more frequently.

A good exam schedule to follow is:

  • Every 2 to 4 years before the age of 40.
  • Every 1 to 3 years between the ages of 40 to 54.
  • Every 1 to 2 years between the ages of 55 to 64.
  • Every 6 to 12 months, age 65 and up.

Some vision problems come on so gradually that we only know of changes once they have progressed. Early detection through regular and complete eye examinations performed by a licensed optometrist is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma and other issues.

The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides coverage for a yearly eye exam for kids under 19 and seniors over 65. Eye examinations for adults 20 to 64 years of age are not covered.

Focus West Optometry offers direct billing through Blue Cross only. Still, we are happy to submit a bill to other select companies on your behalf. Contact us for details.

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  • 268 Stewart Green SW
  • Calgary, AB T3H 3C8

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Our Blogs

Are Sunglasses Covered By Insurance?

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are an underrated piece of eyewear, but they’re critical to maintaining good eye health. The right pair of sunglasses isn’t just stylish; they can protect your eyes from potential sun damage. If you’re ready to purchase a new pair of sunglasses, you may have wondered if sunglasses can be covered by your insurance. While […]

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May 26, 2023
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Contact Lenses vs Glasses: The Pros and Cons

Contact Lenses

A classic debate for those with eye problems is trying to make the contact lenses vs glasses decision. Those who wear any type of corrective lenses understand the options in front of them. Respectively, the two choices are two very different types of treatment. Contact lenses are tiny curved lenses that are placed directly on […]

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March 31, 2023
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Why Is Sports Eyewear Important?

Frames & Lenses

Earlier, athletes rarely wore eyewear to protect their eyes while playing sports and injuries such as scratched eyes were common. Today, sports eyewear is used by almost anyone who picks up a bat, ball or hockey stick. It enhances the performance of the player by letting him or her see better and also reduces the […]

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November 3, 2020
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A young woman smiling and trying on glasses in a store while being assisted by an optometrist.

Sunglasses are an underrated piece of eyewear, but they’re critical to maintaining good eye health. The right pair of sunglasses isn’t just stylish; they can protect your eyes from potential sun damage. If you’re ready to purchase a new pair of sunglasses, you may have wondered if sunglasses can be covered by your insurance. While […]

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A classic debate for those with eye problems is trying to make the contact lenses vs glasses decision. Those who wear any type of corrective lenses understand the options in front of them. Respectively, the two choices are two very different types of treatment. Contact lenses are tiny curved lenses that are placed directly on […]

Read More…

Earlier, athletes rarely wore eyewear to protect their eyes while playing sports and injuries such as scratched eyes were common. Today, sports eyewear is used by almost anyone who picks up a bat, ball or hockey stick. It enhances the performance of the player by letting him or her see better and also reduces the […]

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