What the Heck are Advanced Glycosylated (Glycation) End Products & Why Should You Care?

Have you ever wondered what makes something taste really good? It’s an interesting question, and the food industry has spend hundreds of millions of dollars trying to figure it out.

Dietary Advanced Glycosylated End Products (AGEs)

Earlier this month, we discussed the effect Advanced Glycosylated End Products (AGEs) have on the eyes and the body.

Choosing the Right Hunting Or Shooting Sports Glasses

Handling firearms is a careful balance of risk and reward.

Slick Minimalism or Thick Geeky

Did you know the majority of Canadians require help with vision correction? In fact, a whopping 74 percent of us require glasses, and that number is only rising — 5 years ago, it was 72%.

Doig Optometry is Your Place for Progressive Lenses

Progressive Lens Wearers Experience Common Problems If you need progressive lenses, you have one prescription at the top of your glasses and a different prescription at the bottom. Read more: Doig Optometry is Your Place for Progressive Lenses

Magnification in Progressive Lenses – The Root Cause of Adaptation Issues

I graduated from Optometry School in 1996, and in the years that have passed since then I’ve heard many patients say something like, “I’ve tried progressive lenses, but I couldn’t get used to them.”

Understanding Progressive Lenses

Choosing the right lens for your glasses is a lot easier when you know a thing or two about your options.

Ultraviolet Light is High Energy Light

Calgary is the sunniest of all the major cities in Canada. Over half of Calgary’s total daylight hours (2396 on average per year) are hours of sunshine.

Fashion Sunglasses Need UV Protection

Did you know that Calgary is the sunniest of all the major cities in Canada? Calgarians experience an average of 2,396 hours of bright sunshine per year.

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