Downtown Eyes Vision Clinic
202 5th Avenue SE T1A 2P8 Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Remembrance Day.

Our office will be closed Saturday, October 10th through Monday, October 19th. Happy Thanksgiving!

We’ve created some tasty eye healthy recipes that help protect your eyes. Here’s a great Apple Crisp. https://bit.ly/3gY8m6E You can also download a recipe book of other great eye healthy choices. Book your annual eye health and vision exam today! #eyehealth

You may have heard these terms from your optometrists, but what do they mean? Myopia (near-sightedness): People with myopia are able to see near objects cl...early but struggle with seeing distant objects, such as a board at school or TV screens. Hyperopia (far-sightedness): People with hyperopia find seeing distant objects easier than near objects. They have to use extra effort to focus on things far away and even more effort to see things close up. Amblyopia: Also known as lazy eye, amblyopia is when one eye is unable to see as well as the other eye, even with glasses on. During early childhood, if one eye turns in or out, or if vision is more blurred in one eye than the other, the connections between the brain and the eye are affected, causing amblyopia. Strabismus: Also known as crossed eyes, strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not point in the same direction. The most common type is where the eye turns inwards (towards the nose), but some people experience strabismus where their eye turns out, up or down. If left untreated, strabismus can cause amblyopia (lazy eye).

We are now back to our regular hours: MONDAY: 8:30 5:00 TUESDAY: 8:30 5:00 WEDNESDAY: 8:30 5:00 ... THURSDAY: 8:30 8:00 FRIDAY: 8:30 5:00 SATURDAY: CLOSED IN JULY AND AUGUST See more

In a recent survey, more than 70% of Albertans reported experiencing symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision and sensitivity to light as a result of using a digital device. Check out these simple preventative tips: https://bit.ly/2ZBdecI #eyehealth #digitaleyestrain

Downtown Eyes Vision Clinic will be resuming services on a limited basis starting Tuesday May 19th. We will resume our regular business hours except that on Thursdays we will not open until noon.. We ask that your do not enter our office without making special arrangements if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms including: cough, sore throat, fever, runny nose, shortness of breath or have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms.... We ask that when you enter our office that you use the hand sanitizer, check in at the front desk and then have a seat, wear a mask if you have one, limit the number of people with you, maintain a physical distance of 6 feet and that if you are trying on frames you must be accompanied by a staff member. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep up all safe and healthy. We are in this together. See more

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone. To safeguard the health of our patients and staff and to limit the spread of COVID-19 Downtown Eyes Vision Clinic will be closed until Wednesday, April 1st . On April 1st, we will be open for necessary/emergency care by appointment only. Examples of necessary care would be eye infections, foreign bodies, symptoms of retinal detachments and compromised vision. If you fall into these categories please contact our office at 403-526-3020 and leave a message. We will be checking messages periodically. You can also contact Dr. Howes at 403-529-9219. If he does not answer leave a message and he will call you back as soon as possible. We apologize for this inconvenience. Stay safe and healthy.

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Good advice at all times

March is National Nutrition Month! Your eyes, like the rest of your body, benefit when you eat well. There are some foods that are particularly good for your eyes and offer nutrients and vitamins your eyes need to stay healthy. https://opto.ca/heal/national-nutrition-month-eye-food-info

About 1.4 million Canadians have the incurable eye disease, macular degeneration. It affects the central part of the retina causing the centre of vision to blur... or distort. Dame Judi Dench, who played "M" in the James Bond movies, developed the eye disease in 2012 and now has her scripts read to her. Lets hope she makes many more movies! Learn more about macular degeneration, prevention and how your optometrist can help: https://bit.ly/2wNPg1R

Your eyes are windows to your overall health. February is Heart Month! Make a date to see your optometrist! https://opto.ca/find_doc

Youve probably heard about 20/20 vision - but what does it actually mean?

February is AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month! #AMD is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 55. See your OD!

Its Glaucoma Awareness Month! Learn more by taking our quiz! https://bit.ly/2QWQbTV

Please note our Christmas hours: December 24th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm December 25th, 26th and January 1st - Closed December 31st 8:30 am - 1:00 pm ... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours! We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Did you Know? A reindeers eyes change colour from gold to blue in Winter. This helps their eyes capture more light during the dark winter months.You can learn more here: https://bit.ly/34aerXw

Its #GivingTuesday! CAO is pleased to support causes dedicated to improving the lives of people with vision issues. Consider donating time, equipment or funds to: Optometry Giving Sight @CANADIANVISION and COETF https://bit.ly/2qiye9h

Did you know that diabetes is a leading cause of blindness. Your optometrist can diagnose potential vision threatening changes in your eye that may be treated to prevent blindness. https://bit.ly/2sgl7pG #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetes

Do you know how diabetes can affect the eyes? Take our quiz! https://bit.ly/2PTNvre

Vision issues can lead to challenges in learning and development. An optometrist can see what others cant. Comprehensive eye exams help ensure optimal vision and eye health for your kids! https://bit.ly/2MHIPmv

There are some simple tips to keep in mind to avoid scary consequences at Halloween! https://opto.ca/health-library/halloween-safety

Pumpkins are loaded with beta carotene, which helps you to see in the dark. Perfect for Halloween night! There are so many foods that support eye health. Check out our Healthy Eyes Recipes. https://bit.ly/2EJZDr3

Our office will be closed October 12th through October 14th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Ill never forget the sight of the crowd at my first headline show. Special memories stay with youso should your vision! Thats why on World Sight Day Im pa...rtnering with the vision community so Canadians over 50 join me and spot the symptoms of AMD. Click here to view Spot the Symptoms PSA https://youtu.be/b4TqmUcgcvw #Sponsored #WorldSightDay #CanadianRetinaSociety #ccbnational #FightingBlindnessCanada

October is Childrens Vision Month! Did you know that 61% of Canadian parents mistakenly believe they would know if their child is having vision problems? An optometrist can see what others cant. Book an exam today! https://opto.ca/find_doc