Alberta Association of Optometrists

Alberta Association of Optometrists Optometrists are a primary source for all your vision, eye health and eye wear needs.

10/08/2025

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10/03/2025

✨Lash serums can boost lash growth—but not all are created equal!✨

Some contain prostaglandins, which may cause:
→ Darkening of the eyelid skin
→ Permanent iris colour change
→ A sunken eye appearance
→ Dry eye symptoms

✅A safer option? Peptide lash serums—they condition lashes and help prevent breakage without those risks.

Your eyes deserve beauty and safety. 💙

✨ Beauty Trends and Eyes✨ with Dr. Andrea Lasby at Mission Eye Care in Calgary.

🧡 Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡Today, the Alberta Association of Optometrists honours the survivors of residential scho...
09/30/2025

🧡 Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡

Today, the Alberta Association of Optometrists honours the survivors of residential schools and the generations of Indigenous families impacted by them.

We stand committed to reflection, learning, and meaningful action.

As part of this commitment, we continue to support improved access to eye care in Indigenous communities — because vision health is essential to overall wellbeing, and health equity is part of reconciliation.

09/28/2025

✨Love the look of lash extensions?✨

They’re a makeup shortcut, but they can also bring risks:

👁️ Skin irritation or inflammation from glue fumes
👁️ Dry eye or even lash loss over time
👁️ Higher risk of bacteria or mites if not cleaned properly

✅ If you notice irritation, see your optometrist—they can treat inflammation and help keep your lids healthy.
✅ Use an eye-safe cleanser or hypochlorous acid spray daily to keep your extensions (and your eyes!) clean.

Beautiful lashes should never come at the cost of eye health. 💙

✨Beauty Trends and Eyes✨ with Dr. Andrea Lasby at in Calgary.

09/27/2025

Does sharing glasses hurt your eyes?

✨Optometry Myth Busters✨ featuring Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster. 👀

09/26/2025

✨Lash lifts promise curl for weeks—but are they safe?✨

👁️ They use chemicals that can cause irritation and make lashes brittle over time.
👁️ In some cases (like inward-turning lashes), they may help—but only with professional guidance.

✅ Always ask your lash artist about safe ingredients (look for cysteamine hydrochloride, NOT ammonium thioglycolate—banned by Health Canada).

Your eyes aren’t worth the risk! 💙

✨ Beauty Trends and Eyes✨ with Dr. Andrea Lasby at Mission Eye Care in Calgary.

09/25/2025

👀 Your Child's Eye Exam.
Part 8: Peripheral vision — Are you able to see something in your side vision? This is important to ensure your brain and both eyes are working well together.

With Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster.

09/24/2025

👀 Your Child's Eye Exam.
Part 7: Overall eye health — Optometrists use a large microscope called a slit lamp to look at all the different structures in the eye, such as the cornea, lens, retina, macula, and optic nerve.

With Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster.

09/23/2025

👀 Your Child's Eye Exam.
Part 6: Eye tracking abilities — There are 6 different muscles on each eye that control the way our eyes move or work together. Optometrists make sure these muscles are working together.

With Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster.

09/22/2025

👀 Your Child's Eye Exam.
Part 5: Colour vision — Did you know up to 12% of male children are colour blind or colour deficient?

Optometrists won't always check for colour vision, but often test which colours on the visual spectrum a child can see at their first eye exam.

With Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster.

09/21/2025

💉 Thinking about Botox around the eyes?

While generally safe, incorrect injection can sometimes cause:

👁️ Eyelid drooping (ptosis) — usually temporary but may take weeks to resolve

👁️ Dry eye symptoms if the muscles or tear gland are affected

If drooping lasts more than a few weeks, impacts your vision, or if you’re noticing burning, stinging, or redness, book a visit with your optometrist. They can rule out underlying issues and provide relief. ✅

✨Beauty Trends and Eyes✨ with Dr. Andrea Lasby at Mission Eye Care in Calgary.

09/21/2025

👀 Your Child's Eye Exam.
Part 4: Depth Perception — How do optometrists make sure your child's eyes are working together?

With Dr. Danielle Guenet from Violet Eyes Optometry in Lloydminster.

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Suite 100, 8407 Argyll Road
Edmonton, AB
T6C4B2

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30am
Friday 8:30am - 4:30am

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