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Remember when contact lenses were simply either hard or soft?

Today there are over 100 different lenses available including colours, bifocals, extended-wear, oxygen-permeable, and firm or flexible types.

At Calgary Optometry Centre, we take a great deal of care in choosing a lens that will match your lifestyle, provide you with the best vision and comfort possible, and be safe to wear for many years.

Did You Know?

Contact lens patients are often unfamiliar with the side effects of wearing lenses. Because of its immediate relationship to the eye, a contact lens is a medical device that can affect the normal health of the eye over a long period of time.

The lens reduces oxygen to the eye, affecting the cell metabolism of the cornea. This sometimes causes problems that are undetectable by the wearer. However, proper initial fitting and careful follow-up by your optometrist reduces the chance of any unnecessary complications.

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As a contact lens wearer, you should be monitored professionally for short-term and long-term effects to ensure that your eye is comfortable and safe. Only by visiting your optometrist annually can adverse changes to your eyes be detected before damage is done to the cornea.

If you are considering contact lenses, quality care for your eyes should be your first priority. Safe, proper fitting lenses should never be sacrificed for a bargain price.

Our Services

Calgary Optometry Centre continues to be on the cutting edge of CONTACT LENS technology. Based on your needs and the latest information regarding the health of your eyes, our doctors will be able to choose the most suitable lens for you from the myriad of lenses currently available including:

• rigid gas permeable lenses
• conventional soft lenses
• monthly / bi-weekly / daily disposable lenses
• toric lenses for astigmatism
• bifocal contact lenses
• coloured lenses
• lenses designed specifically for dry or sensitive eyes

As contact lenses are considered a medical device, we emphasize the health of your eyes with every lens used. That is why we offer a comprehensive service package in addition to your lenses, which includes:

• six month contact lens check
• replacement of lost or torn lenses
• a yearly supply of solution
• and much more