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How Long Does It Take to Heal From Cataract Surgery?

A closeup of a patient undergoing cataract surgery.

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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What is Pupillary Distance?

A young child happily enjoys wearing their glasses at the eye doctor.

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 Do I Get a Prescription for Sunglasses?

Young man wearing sunglasses smiling in a car.

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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Can Autism Affect Your Child’s Vision?

A young girl wearing glasses, leaning back and smiling towards the camera while she's in the optometrist's office

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) envelopes a range of developmental characteristics that can profoundly shape a child’s interaction with their environment. Alongside social and communicative development, autism can also affect your child’s vision. Understanding the intricacies of ASD can be a beacon of light for parents navigating its impact on every aspect of their child’s life. […]

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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 young child with myopia holding up a contact lens on their finger against a white background.

One potential treatment for myopia is MiSight® 1 day, which are soft contact lenses intended to help slow myopia’s progression in children between the ages of 8 and 12.
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Two women wearing Onguard safety glasses stand outdoors at a construction site.

Onguard Safety Glasses are high-quality protective eyewear designed to shield your eyes during work in hazardous environments or while tackling home improvement projects. […]

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Close-up of reflective blue light on a person's eyeglasses, highlighting the lenses.

The short answer is yes, you can wear blue light glasses all the time if you want to. […]

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