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Serving SW Calgary with modern, personalized eye care. Book today! We offer contact lens fittings and assesments.

From comprehensive eye exams to dry eye therapy and kids’ vision—we’re here to keep your eyes healthy and your style sharp. We are committed to providing exceptional and personalized eye care for the entire family, with distinctive and unique eye wear, contacts and above all else outstanding service. We carry designer glasses and sunglasses from top brands like Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Tom Ford, D&G, Bvlgari, Swarovski, Maui Jim and Ray-Ban. As well as a few lesser known brands, but equally as trendy like Jono Hennessy, Iyoko Inyake, Etnia and Julbo. We carry all major brands of contact lenses including Aqua Dailies, Airoptix, Total 1, Oasys, Biofinity, Proclear, Rigid Gas Permeable, SynergEyes and Coloured contacts. Our doctors are all qualified in the use of speciality contact lenses for fitting keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. We perform refractive surgical procedure pre-op assessement and post-op care including Lasik, PRK, RLE and corneal transplants. We are happy to consult with patients on there surgical options. To book an appointment call (403)-686-4990 or visit us at www.eyeeffects.ca

11/04/2026

EYE CARE ACROSS THE GENERATIONS 👓💛

Our eyes change as we age, and many of those changes happen gradually. Here's what to keep an eye on:

👩 In your 40s to early 60s:
• Holding your phone or a menu at arm's length? That can be a sign of presbyopia, a natural change in the eye's lens that usually becomes noticeable between 40 and 45
• The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends an eye exam every 2 years

👵 65 and older:
• Cataracts become more common after 60, and glaucoma risk rises with age
• Some eye conditions show no noticeable symptoms early on, so the Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends a yearly eye exam

AHCIP covers one complete eye exam per benefit year (July 1–June 30) for Albertans 65+. Routine exams for ages 19 to 64 aren't covered, so check what your workplace plan includes.

Booking for yourself and a parent? We're happy to help, SW Calgary! 💛

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, SW CALGARY! 🎃👻

Wishing your little goblins (and grown-up ghouls) a spooky, safe night out from all of us at Eye Effects! Before the costumes go on, here are a few quick eye care tips for the whole family:

🎃 Planning on costume contacts? Even decorative lenses should be properly fitted by an eye care professional — and never shared.
👻 Keep face paint and glitter away from the lash line, and wash it all off before bed.
🦇 Make sure masks and hoods leave plenty of room to see, especially when crossing the street.

If eyes stay red or sore after the festivities, book an eye exam with one of our optometrists.

Here's to a night full of treats and happy, healthy eyes! 🍬

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/28/2026

QUICK BENEFITS CHECK-IN 📅👓

With about two months left in 2026, now's a great time to peek at your vision benefits. If they reset on January 1, any coverage you don't use by December 31 usually won't carry over.

Here's what to look for in your insurer's app or member site:
• Eye exam coverage for you and your family
• Your vision care or eyewear allowance
• Your next eligible date (some plans run on a 24-month cycle)
• Health spending account credits that expire at year-end

Routine eye exams for adults 19 to 64 aren't covered by AHCIP, so your workplace plan may be the way to cover yours. We direct bill many private insurers, including Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life, and Manulife. Not sure if we can bill your plan directly? Just ask our team!

Plan ahead and make the most of this year's coverage, SW Calgary! 🍂

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/26/2026

ASTIGMATISM & YOUR LITTLE LEARNER 👀✏️

Did you know astigmatism is often present from birth? It happens when the front of the eye is shaped a little more like a football than a basketball, so things can look blurry up close and far away.

Kids don't always mention when something's off. To them, the way they see is just normal! Signs to watch for:
• Squinting or tilting their head
• Rubbing their eyes often
• Headaches
• Losing interest in reading

The good news? Almost all levels of astigmatism can be corrected, often with glasses. 👓 For Alberta kids 18 and under, AHCIP covers one complete eye exam per benefit year (July 1–June 30).

Keeping SW Calgary's little learners on track, one eye exam at a time! 💛

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/22/2026

3 CONTACT LENS CARE TIPS 👀💧

Healthy lens habits are easy to build, and your eyes will thank you for them!

🧼 Wash your hands, then dry them well before touching your lenses.
💧 Use fresh solution every time. Empty your case completely and never top off old solution with new.
📅 Replace your case regularly, at least every three months.

One more to remember: keep water away from your lenses. Never rinse or store your lenses or case in water, including tap, distilled, or bottled.

Here's to healthy, happy eyes for the whole family.

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/20/2026

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 👓

Whether it’s time for a routine check-up or your first eye exam in a while, we’d love to see you. Eye Effects is welcoming new patients of all ages, from little ones to grandparents, right here in Strathcona Square.

A first visit is easy: tell us a bit about your eyes and your health, and one of our optometrists will take it from there with a complete vision and eye health examination. Stay a while afterward and try on a few frames. Our team loves helping families find a fit for every face.

We offer eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye therapy and plenty of frames, with evening and Saturday appointments for busy households.

Your whole family’s eye care, close to home.

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/18/2026

October is Contact Lens Safety Month, a good reminder that everyday habits play an important role in keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable. Here are three worth checking:

💧 Keep them away from water. Take your lenses out before swimming or showering, and always store them in fresh contact lens solution, never water. Water can carry germs that may lead to eye infections.

😴 Take them out before bed. Unless your optometrist has prescribed lenses for overnight wear, remove them before you sleep. Sleeping in lenses can increase the risk of an eye infection.

🎃 Costume lenses count too. Health Canada regulates decorative contact lenses as medical devices, and they carry the same kinds of risks as prescription lenses. Talk to your optometrist before adding them to a costume, and avoid any lenses that aren't licensed for sale in Canada.

Small habits go a long way toward healthy, comfortable eyes for the whole family. Questions about your lens care routine? Our team is always happy to help.

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/14/2026

WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD'S LAST EYE EXAM? 👀📚

October is Children's Vision Month. Kids rarely speak up about vision problems because they assume everyone sees the way they do.

Canada's optometrists recommend a first exam at 6–9 months, at least one between ages 2 and 5, and yearly exams once school starts. A full exam checks focusing, eye teaming and eye health, not just the letter chart. If it's been over a year, now's a great time to book. 👁️

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/12/2026

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CALGARY! 🍂🧡

Today we are feeling extra grateful for the families and neighbours who make Eye Effects what it is. Thank you for trusting us with your eye care and for making our corner of Strathcona feel like home.

Wishing you a day full of good food, good company, and time with the people you love most.

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary) 📞 Call us: 403-686-4990 🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

10/07/2026

EYE HEALTH + MAKEUP 💄👁️

Love your eye looks? Your eyes will love a few simple habits right back, and none of them mean giving up your favourite products.

The healthy-eyes beauty routine: 👇
🗓️ Replace mascara and liquid liner every three months or so
🚫 Never share eye makeup — bacteria love company
✏️ Keep liner off the inner lash line (your waterline will thank you)
🌙 Always, always remove eye makeup before bed
🧼 Wash brushes and applicators regularly

Small tweaks like these help keep irritation, redness, and styes from crashing the party, so you can enjoy every look with comfortable, happy eyes.

Beautiful looks and healthy eyes, you can absolutely have both.

📍 Eye Effects (Strathcona Square, SW Calgary)
📞 Call us: 403-686-4990
🌐 Book online: eyeeffects.ca

Address

555 Strathcona Boulevard SW Suite 108
Calgary, AB
T3H2S8

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.eyeeffects.ca/

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