At SOUTH CALGARY EYECARE, we provide a complete Eyecare Experience. Our Doctors conduct thorough eye examinations to determine your eye health and vision needs and work directly with our highly skilled Opticians and Technicians to provide excellent eyewear services. Your prescription will be filled using the most appropriate and comfortable lens options, and the latest fashionable frame styles will be selected to suit to your prescription, lifestyle, physical features and budget. Our Doctors will ensure the delivery of comprehensive and personalized Contact Lens Services in all the latest options.
EYE EXAMINATIONS:
A) Comprehensive vision and eye health assessments for all ages and professions
At SOUTH CALGARY EYECARE, an eye examination is much more than a simple eye test. We have three doctors to help you with all your eye care needs. Dr. Patrick Murphy, Dr. Bernadette Osiowy, and Dr. Andrea Saetre, along with our knowledgeable Staff continually strive to provide the most comprehensive and current eye care services. We provide comprehensive eye care for all ages, to ensure that your eye health and vision care needs are met.When you come to our office, you will be greeted warmly by our medical receptionist, who will prepare your personal file. Our Optometric Assistants will take a thorough individual and family eye health, vision and medical history, and gather computerized eye measurements prior to seeing the doctor. Your Optometrist will provide a comprehensive eye examination to assess your vision and eye health status. We have implemented a computerized examination system that makes the exam procedure comfortable and efficient. The results will be reviewed along with your current vision needs and health history, your lifestyle, career and hobbies, in order to recommend your best vision care options.
COMPUTER ASSISTED REFRACTION:
The traditional "which is better, one or two?" test has been modernized to be more accurate and efficient. Under the hands of our skilled Doctors, this testing system allows us to measure your current glasses, precisely measure your latest prescription, and digitally present it to you to see the comparison at a flip of a button! Other fine tuned eye muscle tests further allow us to determine the optimal eye muscle coordination and most visually comfortable prescription.
DIGITAL RETINAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
The retina is the very sensitive nerve tissue that lines the back of the eye. Photography is used to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of the progression of many retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration.Our sophisticated digital equipment allows extremely high magnification and resolution to assist your Doctor in detecting and monitoring many eye conditions. The retinal image is shown to you in the exam room and kept on file for future years comparisons.
Did you know? The eye is the only part of the body where blood vessels can be examined directly, without using an invasive procedure. Your optometrist may put in eye drops to dilate your pupils, in order to closely examine the inside of your eye. Your doctor will be checking the posterior structures inside of your eyes, as well as watching for early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure and other diseases. By scheduling regular check-ups with your optometrist, you can be sure that any vision or health conditions are detected, allowing timely treatment whenever necessary.
FDT AUTOMATED PERIMETRY:
The FDT has become the standard of diagnostic screening for the early detection of many diseases such as Glaucoma, Optic Neuritis, Stroke, or Brain Tumorsaffecting the visual pathway. This sophisticated, computerized instrument allows us to map the peripheral vision of each eye, which is valuable in detecting these conditions which may not affect your eyesight until the condition has become severe. In some cases, a visual field mapping may be the only effective way of detecting these problems, if they exist. This visual field screening procedure is very quick, while being very accurate in its ability to detect potential problems. If this screening exam detects any potential problems, you may require a more comprehensive visual Field assessment that is available at our Sister Office to more fully explore the visual field deficit.
This screening visual field exam is included in adult comprehensive eye exams. There is an additional fee for seniors that otherwise have their eye examinations covered by Alberta Health Care.
EYECARE RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Canadian Association of Optometrists suggests ANNUAL eye health and vision examinations for all children, adults over forty, contact lens wearers, and for those individuals with medical conditions or family history that can affect your eye health. All other patients need be examined every two years.
Optometrists are licensed to prescribe medications to treat eye infections and provide many specialty services along with eye surgeons - Ophthalmologists. Our doctors are pleased to be able to fully utilize all their education and training to provide the best treatment with greater convenience to our patients.
B) Diagnosis and Treatment of Anterior Segment disorders
The anterior segment is inclusive of the following structures: the lens, the cillary body, the iris, the cornea and the conjunctiva. Various disorders can occur with any of these listed structures which is why a comprehensive eye exam is always recommended such that early detection of these disorders is possible. If you have any immediate concerns regarding red, sore or bothersome ocular symptoms we urge you to book your appointment for an emergency visit as soon as possible.Dry eye is a common complaint in Alberta, and is caused by numerous factors including age, computer use, forced air (heated and air-conditioned), UV exposure, and also medical conditions like arthritis. Proper diagnosis of dry eye requires assessment by your Optometrist to ensure the symptoms are not masking other eye conditions. A wide spectrum of treatments for dry eye are available at our clinic. These include specialty contact lenses, tear duct plugs, many advanced eye lubricant products, and lifestyle and health recommendations.
C) Refractive surgery, cataract and glaucoma assessment and co-management.
Our optometrists provide pre-surgical assessments upon a referral to an ophthalmologist and provide the patient with knowledge of all the potential treatment options. Reasons for surgery may include cataract removal, glaucoma treatment or the popular elective refractive surgery procedures. The optometrist will also provide extensive follow-up appointments post surgery to closely co-manage your case with your ophthalmologist.
EYEWEAR SERVICES:
EXCELLENCE IN EYEWEAR:
Following your comprehensive vision assessment, your doctor will discuss his/her recommendations with our expert technicians to ensure complete integration of all your vision care needs. Our knowledgeable staff will educate you about the quality eye wear products available for your fashion and lifestyle needs.
DISPENSARY SERVICES:
- unique selection of the latest designer frames including: D+G Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Calvin Klein, Roots, Oakley and Kenneth Cole. Also a great selection of prescription sunglasses like Oakley, Maui Jim, Carrera, Valentino, Ninewest and for the kids Roots and Levis to name a few.
Our Licensed Opticians and Fashion Eyewear Consultants will help you in selecting the Frames and prescription lenses appropriate for you.
Community centered lens crafting lab with SAME DAY or ONE HOUR option where applicable. Your glasses will be ready when promised to fit your busy lifestyle.
LENSES
Your vision, comfort and adaptation to your prescription is greatly enhanced by our understanding of your hobbies (like piano, artwork, or sports), work situations (such as computer use and safety factors), and general lifestyle (activity level, UV exposure). At SCEC we work primarily with Nikon and are able to offer other brands when necessary which gives us the flexibility of filling any lens need or request. Anti-reflective coatings, polarization, thin and light (high index plastic), progressive multifocals and many more.
Because we know that everyone can make use of another pair of glasses, we offer 30% off any second pair which is purchased within 30 days of the first. Ideas for a second pair include prescription sunglasses, complete progressives or just a different fashion look.
Once your new glasses are tailored for your individual needs, our licensed Opticians will verify the prescription's accuracy. Your glasses will be adjusted for comfort when you pick them up, and you will be given recommendations about proper use, cleaning and care and provided with a complimentary case, cleaner and cloth.
FRAMES
As part of our complete service, we offer a comprehensive selection of high quality eyewear including the latest in designer fashions. Our professional staff will help you select frames that look good, fit properly and are compatible with your lens prescription. This personalized frame selection service allows us to provide eye wear you will be proud of and enjoy wearing. We also offer free lifetime cleaning and adjustments plus free nose pad replacement for all of our frames.
LENS CRAFTING LAB
With your busy schedule in mind, our clinic recognizes the need for prompt prescription service that does not sacrifice quality. Our clinic has addressed these concerns with the addition of a full service edging lab at the Health plus Medical building. We can even provide SAME DAY or ONE HOUR for some prescriptions.
CONTACT LENS SERVICES:
- Unique customized trial fitting procedure
- Large inventory of disposable and soft contact lenses
- City-wide delivery of all contact lens products
If you are interested in freedom from glasses without the worry of refractive surgery, contact lenses are an option that is available to many more people due to advances in technology, materials, and solution options. Contacts can be prescribed for most conditions including farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism and even bifocal corrections.
Did you know that you can wear contacts even when your "arms have become too short"? If you wear bifocal glasses, or you can no longer see well up close with your contact lenses, you may wish to try the most recent designs of Bifocal Contact Lenses. Keep your youthful vision without telltale lines and eliminate uncomfortable head and neck positions. Bifocal contacts are also available in moist, long wear or extended wear materials.
Did you know that you can wear lenses for a day and throw them away? The ultimate in convenience if you are tired of caring for your lenses or you just don't wear them very often, Daily Disposable contact lenses may be an option for you. Even if your eyes have become too sensitive or too dry, or you've suffered from repeated eye infections, the daily disposable lens may be the answer you've been looking for.
Did you know that you can wear disposable lenses even if you have ASTIGMATISM? Technological advances make these Toric Contact Lenses accurate, consistent, comfortable, and very safe to wear. Toric lenses are also available in extended wear materials.
Did you know that you can wear contact lenses overnight? New materials, called Silicone Hydrogels, have been designed which reduce health risks associated with past extended contact lenses. Now you can wake up with clear vision, without undergoing the risk of surgery.
Did you know that you can have the safety, convenience and comfort of disposable contact lenses with color enhancing options? Enhance your own color or to create a new look!
Your Optometrist must take extra measurements and perform special tests to determine the contact lenses best suited for your prescription, eye health and intended uses. After detailed handling and care instructions, a one to two week period is given to allow you to adapt to your contact lenses. The doctor will then check the fit and cleanliness of the contact lenses, as well as your vision and eye health.
