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Dry Eyes: FAQs and Treatment Recommendations

Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to discomfort and vision issues. Understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatment options is key to long-term relief. At Bridlewood Eye Care in Calgary, we offer personalized solutions to help manage and treat dry eye symptoms effectively.

Early Detection of Macular Degeneration

Discover the significance of regular eye examinations in the early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Understand how early diagnosis at Bridlewood Eye Care in Calgary can lead to improved treatment outcomes and vision preservation.

Understanding Myopia Control: Who Needs It and Why It Matters

Have you heard about myopia management? Here’s what to expect from a myopia assessment and why myopia control can help preserve your or your child’s future vision

Your Eyes As A Window Into Your Whole-Body Health

Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and conditions? It's true!

Presbyopia and Multifocal Contact Lenses

Blurry vision over age 40? Skip the reading glasses. Find out why multifocal contact lenses are ideal for presbyopia.

What Is an Oct Scan and Why Is It Important for My Eye Health?

This special test that eye doctors use to take pictures of the inside of your eyes is usually done in the doctor's office; it's painless and non-invasive. Learn more.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Bridlewood Eye Care to schedule your appointment.

What Exactly is an Eye Chart?

At some point in our lives, we've all had our eyes examined using an eye chart – whether during a school screening or at the optometrist's office. But what exactly is the chart and what does it measure? Read on to find out!

6 Top Treatment Options for Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a condition that occurs as a person ages, which causes the lens of the eye to become less elastic. This results in issues with near vision for people 40 years old and over, which can cause difficulties with simple everyday tasks like reading, writing, or working on a...

What’s Your Optometrist Role in Cataract Surgery?

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, your optometrist will monitor its progression and manage your symptoms. Once you need surgery, your optometrist can direct you to an eye surgeon.

Can Your Eye Doctor See Floaters?

Eye floaters look like little specks or shapes that glide slowly across your visual field. They can resemble dark specks, outlined strings, or fragments of cobwebs – all of which are actually little pieces of debris or clumps of cells floating in your vitreous gel. When they cast shadows on...

My Eyelid Hurts, Do I Have a Stye?

Emergency Eye Care Services Near You in Calgary First of all, don’t panic! Styes may cause pain, yet they are generally harmless and very rarely have any effects on your vision or eyeball. In addition, they’re pretty common. Most people experience at least one or two styes at some point...