Ocular Disease Management in Calgary

For Calgarians, taking care of your vision should be a top priority! During your eye exam, our doctors not only help you get the right prescription for glasses or contacts but also check the overall health of your eyes. At Glenmore Landing Vision, we aim to offer vision care that goes beyond the usual standards. With advanced diagnostic tools, we help detect and manage various eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes (Meibomian gland disorder - MGD) and keratoconus.

Maintaining your eye health is crucial, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. Many eye conditions don’t show early symptoms and can be painless, which is why regular eye exams are essential. Early detection is key to managing conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, which can cause serious vision loss if left untreated.

Our commitment to vision care in Calgary means using cutting-edge technology during every exam. Digital retina photos can be taken to establish a baseline for your eye health, helping us monitor any changes over time. Visual field tests are also available to check for vision loss caused by retinal diseases or tumours. We routinely check internal eye pressure for glaucoma detection in patients over 18.

At Glenmore Landing Vision, your eye health is our main focus. All our optometrists hold Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent Certification, meaning they can prescribe medications for many eye conditions. If needed, we also coordinate with ophthalmologists (eye specialists/surgeons) to ensure you get the best possible care.

Cataract Evaluation

Cataracts occur when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, preventing light from reaching the back of your eye. This happens when proteins in the lens start to clump together, which can be like trying to see through a frosty window on a winter day! Sometimes, cataracts develop slowly and may not even be noticeable in the early stages—especially if they’re not near the centre of the lens.

Even if you don’t have symptoms initially, cataracts can gradually become denser and affect your vision over time, making things appear less clear and vivid. During your eye exam, our team will check for any signs of cataracts and evaluate their severity if present. It’s possible to have cataracts in both eyes, but they don’t spread from one eye to the other.

If your vision is impacted, your optometrist may recommend a visit to an ophthalmologist for cataract removal. The procedure is a straightforward outpatient surgery that involves replacing the cloudy lens with a clear artificial one. While cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, Canadians can feel confident knowing that regular eye exams can help detect cataracts early on. So, when you see one of our Calgary optometrists, you’re taking a big step toward preserving your vision!

Glaucoma Testing

Glaucoma is an eye condition that happens when there’s increased pressure inside the eye. Over time, this pressure can cause changes to the retina and damage the optic nerve. If left untreated, it can lead to blind spots in your side vision, and eventually, it could affect central vision too. That’s why it’s so important for Calgarians to have regular eye exams that include screening for glaucoma.

Glaucoma is often called a “silent disease” because, like high blood pressure, it usually doesn’t have noticeable symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. While it’s sometimes referred to as “high pressure,” it’s different from high blood pressure. At Glenmore Landing Vision, our Calgary optometrists include routine glaucoma screenings as part of your eye exam to catch this condition early on.

If you’re over 40, regular eye health check-ups are essential, and glaucoma screening should be part of them. Many types of glaucoma have no obvious symptoms, making early detection crucial. People with a family history of glaucoma or those on long-term steroid treatments are at higher risk, so regular testing is even more important for them.

Glaucoma affects about 60 million people worldwide, including around four and a half million in North America, with many still undiagnosed. It’s also the leading cause of preventable blindness in North America, with around 100,000 affected. By getting regular eye exams, Calgarians can ensure they’re screened for glaucoma. Early detection can help slow its progression and protect both your eye health and vision.

Your vision is important, and we’re here to help you protect it. Book an eye exam and let’s keep your eyes in tip-top shape together.