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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 Transition Lenses Work?

A close up man's face wearing transition lenses outdoors.

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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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

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A pair of progressive eyeglasses with designs drawn onto the lenses to show the gradient

Progressive glasses contain lenses with a gradual increase in magnification, allowing for vision correction for multiple distances […]

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A person in a bright room grimaces in pain from a headache and rubs their face with their hands.

Dry eyes and headaches often go hand-in-hand. While dry eyes may not be the sole culprit behind a headache, they can contribute to a headache’s onset or intensity, especially when combined with factors like eyestrain and fatigue.
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Close-up of blue light glare on a person's glasses.

Computer glasses are specially designed eyewear that reduce digital eye strain and support optimal vision while using screens. Whether you need a separate pair of dedicated computer glasses depends on your vision needs and screen usage habits. […]

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