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What is Pupillary Distance?

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Adjusting to a new pair of glasses takes time. However, if you’ve continuously experienced distorted vision and discomfort while wearing your glasses, this doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an error with the vision prescription. One area of optical care that people may overlook is their pupillary distance. 

The pupillary distance (PD) is a measurement taken by your optical team after your routine eye exam. It measures the distance between the centers of your pupils in each eye, confirming that the lenses in your glasses will align correctly with your eye’s focal point. […]

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How Often Should My Child Have an Eye Exam?

A little girl smiling while an out-of-frame optometrist examines her eyes during an eye exam.

Your child’s vision is just as important as their overall health, and regular children’s eye exams are an easy way to stay on top of their eyesight. These exams aren’t just about checking their prescription—it’s about catching potential issues before they cause your child any inconvenience. You should be scheduling your child’s first eye exam […]

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Are Glasses a Myopia Control Option?

A little boy smiling in front of an eye chart while trying on myopia control eyeglass lenses.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a growing concern for parents across the globe. Children are developing myopia at a higher rate than ever, but fortunately, there may be an answer: myopia control. Through specialty lenses, you can slow how your child’s eye grows, preserving more of their vision. Myopia control lenses can come in […]

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Can Myopia Be Cured?

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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in today’s digital age. Children may not be aware they have myopia. However, regular children’s eye exams can diagnose myopia.   While you can’t cure myopia, myopia control measures can help prevent progression. With the rise in screen use and indoor activities, especially among children, understanding myopia and its […]

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How Do Transition Lenses Work?

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Switching between eyeglasses and sunglasses every time you step outdoors can be inconvenient. Enter transition lenses—a revolutionary solution to simplify your life while enhancing your vision. Transition lenses darken when exposed to sunlight and return to their clear state indoors. Whether you’re new to wearing eyeglasses or a seasoned pro, these lenses can transform your […]

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How Do I Get a Prescription for Sunglasses?

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Sunglasses are a great (and fashionable) way to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Getting yourself a pair of regular sunglasses is easy enough, but what if you need prescription sunglasses? The process to get prescription sunglasses is similar to getting regular eyeglasses. Schedule an eye exam, let your eye doctor know you want […]

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Protecting Your Eyes & Vision Is What We Do

Our clinic is fully equipped with modern technology used to manage eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, and retinal diseases. We’re ready to support your eye health.

When it comes to keeping your eyes safe at work, we value providing safety glasses that meet your needs. No matter your field of work, we can help give your eyes the protection they deserve.

Why Choose Us?

We have been serving Calgary families for decades.

Routine eye exams for children & seniors with a valid Alberta Health Care card are fully covered in our clinic.

We provide eye exams for children with disabilities & special needs.

We welcome emergency eye care patients. Visits are covered under Alberta Health Care.

Our expertise & knowledge always shine through.

We pride ourselves on providing full, comprehensive eye exams without hidden charges.

Our clinic can provide services in both Spanish & Punjabi in addition to English.

Direct Billing

Come Visit Us in Southeast Calgary

How to Find Us

Eyesis Eyecare is located in the Riverbend Shopping Centre on 18th Street SE, near the VCA Canada Riverbend Animal Hospital.

Our Clinic can accommodate wheelchair patients who can safely transfer themselves (or with their own assistant). We are unable to assist in transfers as we do not have a fully wheelchair equipped exam room/bathroom.

Where to park?

We are located in the Riverbend Shopping Centre, so there is plenty of parking available in front of the clinic. We look forward to welcoming you.

Our Address

  • #346, 8338 18 St.
  • SE Calgary, AB T2C4E4

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

*Closed daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on all weekdays

*Closed on all statutory holidays

Our Blog

A woman applying eye drops to relieve her dry eyes, holding the bottle above her eye while gently pulling down her lower eyelid. The background is neutral, with natural lighting highlighting her actions.

The right eye drop for you depends on the source of your discomfort and the reason your eyes are dry. […]

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The safest way to treat a bacterial eyelid infection involves a combination of gentle at-home care and, when necessary, professional diagnosis and management from your eye doctor. […]

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A comprehensive eye exam typically takes between 20 and 60 minutes, though the exact time can change based on your specific needs and the tests required for your eyes. […]

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