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High Energy Light Protection (H.E.L.P) – Doig Optometry – Optometrist in CalgaryIf you’ve recently been in the market for glasses, you may have noticed that things seem to have gotten a bit more complicated over the years. Many glasses are being labeled with initialisms like UV and HEV. But what do all these letters mean? UV? HEV?

What’s the Difference Between Ordering Glasses Online and Buying them from Your Trusted Calgary Optometrist? – Doig Optometry – Calgary OptometristsAdvertisements for online eyewear seem to be everywhere nowadays. These advertisements usually boast their cheaper deals, the convenience of ordering online rather than navigating the snowy Calgary streets, and the claim that if you don’t like your glasses, you can just mail them back — no questions asked.

Visual Comfort in Progressive Lenses – Doig Optometry – Calgary OptometristsOur eyes like to be comfortably relaxed. Just as you can strain a leg muscle from running too far or too fast, eyes that are constantly working become stressed and strained. Unfortunately for Calgarians who wear glasses, there’s no simple way to take just take it easy on your eyes if your glasses’ prescription or fit is what’s causing your eye strain.

Getting Used to Progressive Lenses – Doig Optometry – Calgary OptometristsMost patients who have one eyeglass prescription for distance vision and a different prescription for reading would prefer not to have two separate pairs of glasses.

Happy New Years From Doig Optometry! – Doig Optometry – Optometry in CalgarySo 2017 has gone, and 2018 arrived. Like most Canadians, I like to view the New Year as an opportunity to look forward to everything I want to achieve, but also as a time to look back to what I’ve already accomplished and learned. This New Year had me thinking quite a bit further back than usual. All the way back to when I was a child.

Are All Progressive Lens Brands the Same? – Doig Optometry – Optometrists CalgaryWhen you need a new vehicle, you instinctively know whether you need a small, fuel efficient car that’s easy to park, a heavy duty pick up truck, or a roomy people mover. You may even know which brand of vehicle you can trust most in each category.

A Thorough Eye Exam – Doig Optometry – Optometry in CalgaryThink about all the questions you have, and all the answers you hope to get from your next eye exam. How thorough should your next eye exam be in order to give you all the information and answers you need?

Choosing the Best Progressive Lenses for You – Doig Optometry – Optometry in CalgaryDid you know there are over 100 Free Form Progressive Lens Brands on the market in Calgary? At Doig Optometry, it’s our job to recommend the brands that work best for your prescription, for your everyday tasks, and for your lifestyle needs.

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