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Do I Really Need Prescription Sunglasses?

The Optometrists at Doig Optometry’s Calgary Clinic can help you know whether there is any benefit to purchasing prescription sunglasses depending on your specific vision care needs. One deciding factor is the legal requirement to wear glasses for driving. If you are required by law to wear corrective lenses for driving, then prescription sunglasses are […]

What Colour of Sunglasses Should I Choose?

Good Question! When choosing the colour of your prescription (or non-prescription) sunglasses, there are a few functional considerations, and there are matters of fashion and style. Grey-coloured lenses affect the brightness of all colours equally, so they are the most “neutral”. This means that they affect your perception of the colours of things you see […]

The Difference Between Polarized Lenses & Photochromic Lenses

When it comes to selecting eyeglasses or sunglasses, there are a lot of options to choose from. Two popular choices for lenses are polarized and photochromic lenses. Polarized lenses are designed to reduce glare, while photochromic lenses are designed to darken when exposed to UV light. Both types of lenses have unique features and benefits, […]

Progressive Lenses: Are They Right For You?

The introduction of Progressive Lenses was a significant step in optical lens technology, offering patients an advanced solution for different prescriptions in a single lens. No more switching between glasses with single-vision lenses or dealing with the abrupt jump between prescriptions in bifocals. As Calgary Optometrists passionate about Progressive Lenses, we are dedicated to educating […]

Types of Decot Hy-Wyd Glasses for Sport, Hunting, and More!

Decot Hy-Wyd glasses are the standard for non-impact sports, hunting, and other activities that require a snug fit that won’t budge. When you’re shooting or playing sports, you need perfect vision and the widest field of vision possible. Most importantly, you need a pair of glasses that protect your eyes. At Doig Optometry, we offer […]

Inflation-Busting Frame and Lens Packages

Inflation is no fun when making any purchase, whether for necessities or anything else. I remember the adage of my grandparents’ (Great Depression) generation. They lived through recessions, depressions, and inflation. In fact, they experienced each of them more than once in their lifetime. I remember them saying often, “Fix it up, wear it out. […]

How To Protect Your Eyes From UV Radiation

Summer is officially here and it’s that time of year again when we are spending more time outside enjoying the warm weather. We’ve all heard that we should wear sunglasses to protect our eyes when we are outside, but what exactly are we protecting our eyes from? We know that UV radiation can cause sunburn […]

Macuhealth For Your Macular Health

There is a good chance that you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a condition called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of visual impairment in the industrialized world and the third leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. The macula is the part of the retina used to see something […]

Hypochlorous Acid: A Natural Antiseptic for the Eyelids

One of the newest products on the market to help in the treatment of some common eye conditions like blepharitis, styes, and some cases of conjunctivitis is a naturally occurring antiseptic called Hypochlorous acid (HOCl.) At Doig Optometry in Calgary, we sell the I-Lid ‘N Lash HOCl cleansing spray that is safe and easy to […]
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