Seasonal Affective Disorder ("SAD") is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.  Starting around October, and ending in April or May, it affects an estimated 3% of Canadians. 

To help people afflicted with SAD, light therapy is often used.  This involves sitting near a special light source for 0.5 to 2 hours per day, to mimic outdoor light and help enhance mood.  While effective in up to 80% of cases, what are the risks to the eyes?

The use, as well as the sale, of light boxes for SAD therapy is unregulated.

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Back by popular demand, we are offering you the opportunity to try multifocal contact lenses at a special event next week - Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 5 - 8 PM (Cochrane location) or Saturday, Dec. 8 from 1 - 4 PM (Crowfoot location). 

If you wear contact lenses (or always wanted to) and are having trouble seeing clearly enough to read comfortably, you will want to reserve your spot now.  

Often people find they need to give up contact lenses when their eyes start having trouble focusing at close range.  Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia is a disposable contact lens that allows for simultaneous vision at both near and far distances.  

For this event only we are reducing our professional fitting fees by 50%.  Space is limited so please call now to reserve your spot.  Previous contact lens wear is not necessary however we do need an updated eye exam (less than a year old) to determine your suitability to wear this lens.   

Call 403-286-0888 to reserve your spot for the Crowfoot location (Sat. Dec. 8 from 1-4 PM)

Call 403-851-2020 to reserve your spot for the Cochrane location (Wed. Dec. 5 from 5-8 PM)