Helping Children Love Their Eyes
Children under the age of 18 who live in Alberta are entitled to 1 complete eye exam, 1 partial eye exam, and 1 diagnostic procedure per year, free of charge from the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Your child should be visiting their optometrist at least once per year around the time they start school. For more information about the importance of regular eye exams, please visit our children’s eye exams page.
Book an appointment with us today to help find your child that perfect pair of glasses that suits their needs
Fashionable & Durable Frames for Kids
One of our most popular children’s brands is Nano Kids. These frames are designed to be incredibly durable and are specifically engineered for your child’s maximum comfort with flexibility and resistance.To suit your child’s needs, we offer a wide selection of fun and durable children’s eyewear brands. For a full list of all the brands we carry, please visit our frames and lenses page.
Affordable Children’s Eyewear Packages Available
To help your child get the glasses they require, we are pleased to offer children’s eyewear packages, starting at just $149 for both frames and lenses.
To help ensure your child’s vision stays clear without the constant need to purchase new lenses, we are pleased to offer comprehensive lens warranty packages for children experiencing frequent prescription changes—or for those who may require frequent lens replacements.
We Support Eye See…Eye Learn
We believe that no child should suffer from poor vision simply because of financial constraints. To help all children start school with the tools they need to succeed, Eyesis Eyecare is proud to participate in Eye See… Eye Learn.
This revolutionary program is aimed at children in junior kindergarten and helps provide a free pair of glasses (lenses and frames) to any child who might otherwise go without. For more information about Eye See… Eye Learn, and how your child can participate, please speak to your optometrist during your child’s next appointment.
Give the Gift of Sight
Come visit us here at Eyesis Eyecare and find a pair of glasses that your child loves. Book an appointment with us online today.
Our Brands
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
- Phone: 403-259-4888
- Email: [email protected]
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
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures globally, with millions of people undergoing the operation each year.
The surgery itself is safe, relatively pain-free, and quick. In just a few hours, patients are ready to head home to rest and focus on the healing process.
Healing from cataract surgery is faster than one may think. While full recovery can take anywhere between 3 to 10 weeks, in just a few days, individuals can experience gradual improvements in their vision. […]
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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. […]
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 […]
