| E-News from your Eye Care Professionals | 
June 2011 |
| Cochrane: 403-851-2020 Crowfoot: 403-286-0888 |
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The Story behind the optomap Retinal Exam
I was checking our e-newsletter archives and realized that we never told the story about how the optomap retinal exam came into existence. It's quite a story - the inventor, Douglas Anderson, became inspired to develop this technology after his 5 year old son went blind in one eye from a retinal detachment that was missed by the eye doctor. Read on...
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UV Groovy Day this Saturday
(Crowfoot location) 
If you have little ones, mark your calendars for (this coming) Saturday. To promote the awareness of UV light protection for children, we are giving away FREE sunglasses to all children age 5 and under on "UV Groovy Day" - ONLY at our Crowfoot location.
Some quick 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)
Come on in this Saturday (no purchase necessary) and take a positive step towards your child's eye health.
Time to get your eyes checked? Request an appointment online and take a proactive step towards healthy eyes and clear vision.
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Stressed Out about your eye exam?
Which is better - 1 or 2? 3 or 4? A or B? Was the last choice better than the first one or no different? As eye doctors we often forget just how stressful an eye examination can be for our patients. A combination of performance anxiety, fear of answering wrong or simply the rapid-fire Q and A situation can nudge up the blood pressure of even the most stoic personalities. Not to mention the equipment - the phoropter (that "thing with all the dials that goes in front of your eyes") hasn't really changed much in about 80 years... (Read On)
Request an appointment online for a complete ocular health check before renewing your prescription.
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MVO Facebook - 422 Fans and counting..
We STILL have six pairs of prescription eyeglasses to give away! All we need are more Facebook Fans - tell your friends and family. When we reach 500 we'll give away the next pair of fully coated Nikon lenses in a brand new frame (value up to $1,000) to the winner drawn at random. Everyone registered as a fan on our Facebook page has a chance to win, maybe more than one as the contest will continue until we reach 1,000 Fans!
Request an appointment online for a complete ocular health check before renewing your prescription.
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CNIB Bake Sale Results
Thanks to everyone who came out on May 26th to buy baked goods on "Shades of Fun" day in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. As a result of your donations we raised $500 for CNIB - not bad for a day's work. Many thanks to our staff who helped out by baking and bringing in all sorts of goodies (revealed some talents - you will be called upon again!) and especially to Katrina who organized the event.
Request an appointment online for a complete ocular health check before renewing your prescription.
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