Did you know:

80% of children with reading problems have difficulty with visual skills.

Headache around the eyes or temple area during near tasks can be treated with glasses and/or vision therapy.

It is estimated that 80% of learning comes from vision.

Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit from eye tracking and visual attention exercises.

First eye exam should be performed at 6 months of age and yearly after.

Diabetics are at a high risk of developing vision problems; routine eye exams are crucial in preventing permanent vision lost.

Leaning the head to the desk may be a sign of an eye focusing problem.

Children with vision problems cannot tolerate the demands within the classroom for very long, so avoidance behaviours are common.

Professional participates in vision therapy to enhance their visual skills and eye-hand coordination.

Some children are misdiagnosed as AD(H)D when there is actually a vision problem.

The benefit of vision therapy for those suffering from vision problems is a lifelong change in overall performance and quality of life.

If your child writes with poor spacing between words, this may be a sign of a spatial-relation problem.

You should sit upright and read with the material at a distance of about 14 to 18 inches away from the eyes.

You should replace your contact lens solution and case every three months (or more frequently).

Reversals of letters such as ‘b’ and ‘d’ should disappear by 3rd grade.

1 out of 4 children has a vision problem which interferes with the ability to learn and succeed in school.

UV protection such as prescription sunglasses can prevent blinding diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

If amblyopia/lazy eye is not detected and treated early in life, it can cause loss of vision and depth perception.

Vision utilizes 65% of all our brain pathways, and 20/20 eye sight represents only a very small part of vision.

Computer vision syndrome can be relieved with computer glasses for mid-range vision enhancement.

Amblyopia (aka lazy eye) occurs when the nerve pathway from the eye to the brain does not develop during childhood.

Computer vision syndrome develops from spending hours on the computer causing eyestrain, blurry vision & dry eyes.

Frequent skipping of words/lines when reading is a sign of an eye tracking problem that can be trained with vision therapy.

Traumatic brain injured patients may develop dizziness and poor reading efficiency which can be treated with therapy.

Nearsightedness is caused by both genetic and environmental factors.

The eyes don’t tell us what to see, the brain tells our eyes what to look for.

Your Eye Care Professional

Your eyes are the windows to the world, thus making vision one of your most precious senses. Clear and healthy vision can improve the quality of your life and should not be taken for granted.

Besides being able to treat eyestrain and prescribe glasses or contact lenses, your optometrist can recognize signs of serious diseases or conditions before noticeable symptoms appear. Conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, tumors, multiple sclerosis, stroke and high cholesterol can be vision threatening and early detection and intervention can preserve valuable sight.

At Browz Eyeware and Progressive Optometry, we are committed to providing you with all the needs for a lifetime of healthy and clear vision.

Our Commitment

We understand that your eye care needs are as uniquely different as the person sitting right next to you! With the aid of state-of-the-art technology and equipment, not only will you receive an accurate diagnosis of your visual condition and eye health, but also in a comfortable and informative environment. One-on-one consultation with the doctor will allow you to fully understand your vision and the latest advancements in eye and vision care. Options such as glasses, contact lenses, laser refractive surgery, and vision training may be considered to best suit your needs.

Convenience and Service

We realize that most of us have busy work schedules and little time to spare for appointments. That is why we are working when you're not! In addition to regular business hours, we are open late on certain days of the week until 8 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

We carry a large selection of eyewear to meet a wide range of personal style and needs. Our collection of designer frames is extensive and focuses on quality and style. Name brand sunglasses are also available to not only protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun, but offer functionality, comfort, and style in both prescription and non-prescription lenses.

With so many possibilities, choosing the proper frames for your glasses can be a difficult task. Our experienced staff can effectively guide you to the perfect pair of eyeglasses by taking into account your facial features and unique requirements.

Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy is an individualized therapy program designed to improve and treat visual function. This includes the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), eye tracking, eye focusing, eye teaming and visual perceptual deficits. The goal is to improve visual skills and functions to eliminate symptoms of visual stress and provide the skills necessary to read and learn at the patient’s full potential.

Children and their vision

Currently, Alberta Health Care provides annual eye exam coverage for patients 18 years and under. We recommend that children have their first complete eye exam before 3 years of age. Studies have shown that 80% of learning is visual and if conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (turned eye), large refractive conditions (near sightedness, far sightedness, astigmatism), and accommodation difficulties (focusing problems) go undetected, a child's visual development, scholastic performance, motivation, and enthusiasm may be greatly affected.