This Thursday, May 24 is the CNIB's Shades of Fun Day!  In celebration of Vision Health Month we are holding a bake sale (Cochrane location) and sunglass giveaway (Crowfoot location) with all proceeds going to CNIB.  

Also, for this day only save 20% off all non-prescription sunglasses and 15% off all prescription sunglasses 

Ultraviolet light (UV) from the sun is one of the main factors in preventable vision loss.  Consider the following facts:

-      A child's eyes are more vulnerable to UV damage than an adult's. 

-          Studies show that cumulative UV exposure over time can lead to increased risk for eye disease such as cataracts and macular degeneration. 

-          A child may receive up to 80% of his or her LIFETIME UV exposure by the age of 18!

-          Not all sunglasses are created equal.  Poor quality sunglasses may actually do more harm to your eyes than wearing none at all.

-          Significant UV exposure occurs just by being outdoors (without looking directly at the sun)

So put on your best pair of shades and visit us on the 24^th in support of CNIB's Vision Health Month.

Time to get your eyes checked?  Request an appointment online and take a proactive step towards healthy eyes and clear vision. 

In Alberta we wait so long for the signs of Spring, then when it finally happens many of us are hit with symptoms of eye allergies.

It seems that all the plants, grasses and trees start releasing pollens into the air at once.  Exposure to these molecules ("allergens") may create an allergic reaction, causing a range of symptoms, from mild sniffles or itching to full-blown inflammation and even breathing difficulties. 

Read on... 

Put on your thinking caps and check your Facebook page.  Over the next few weeks we will be posting photos of eyewear in secret locations in the Cochrane/Crowfoot area.  The first person to correctly guess the location will win the frame!

This contest is exclusive to our Facebook fans, so if you are not yet a fan just  to get started!