Our Downtown Office in Calgary

Visit Us Downtown

Our downtown location is accessible from street level, just across from the 8th Street CTrain station. We’re on the block with the Sandman Signature Hotel and the Nexen Conference Centre at each end.

Location

  • Suite 110, 840 7 Avenue SW
  • Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2

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Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Optometrists

Dr. Roland Bauder

Dr. Kent Prete

Dr. Edward Jang

Dr. Jean Shen

Dr. Amy Smith

Dr. Columbia Herzlinger

Dr. Gaganjeet Tamber

Dr. Jennifer Lowe

Our Brands

Our Blog

Blue Light Glasses: Do They Really Work?

Frames & Lenses

You’ve probably seen those trendy glasses with slightly yellow-tinted lenses everywhere — from your coworker’s desk to social media ads promising to cure your tired eyes. Your screens bombard you with blue light all day, and those headaches after long work sessions feel all too real. If you’re wondering whether Calgary Optometry Centre can help […]

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February 24, 2026
Dr. Kent Prete

Screen Time Guidelines for Children by Age

Children’s Eye Health

Picture this: it’s 8 PM and you’re locked in another battle with your child about putting away the tablet. Your little one rubs their eyes constantly, complains about headaches, and seems more irritable after screen time.  You’re not alone in wondering how much is too much when it comes to screens and your child’s developing […]

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January 11, 2026
Dr. Kent Prete

Winter Eye Care: Dealing with Calgary’s Dry Indoor Air

Dry Eye

You step inside from Calgary’s frigid winter air, and within minutes your eyes start feeling scratchy and irritated. The warm indoor heat that protects you from the cold also strips moisture from the air, and from your eyes. Calgary Optometry Centre sees many families dealing with this seasonal challenge, especially as Calgary’s winter months create […]

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December 16, 2025
Dr. Kent Prete
Up close image of blue light reflecting off of a woman's glasses.

You’ve probably seen those trendy glasses with slightly yellow-tinted lenses everywhere — from your coworker’s desk to social media ads promising to cure your tired eyes. Your screens bombard you with blue light all day, and those headaches after long work sessions feel all too real. If you’re wondering whether Calgary Optometry Centre can help […]

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Toddler boy holding phone while looking down at it.

Picture this: it’s 8 PM and you’re locked in another battle with your child about putting away the tablet. Your little one rubs their eyes constantly, complains about headaches, and seems more irritable after screen time.  You’re not alone in wondering how much is too much when it comes to screens and your child’s developing […]

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Woman wearing glasses rubbing her eyes while sitting at a desk in front of a laptop indoors.

You step inside from Calgary’s frigid winter air, and within minutes your eyes start feeling scratchy and irritated. The warm indoor heat that protects you from the cold also strips moisture from the air, and from your eyes. Calgary Optometry Centre sees many families dealing with this seasonal challenge, especially as Calgary’s winter months create […]

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