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Riverside EyeCare offers comprehensive vision care to Athabasca and its surrounding areas. We provide adult, senior and pediatric eye examinations, contact lens training and fittings and diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.

Additionally, our Athabasca Optometrist offers prescription lenses, frames, sunglasses and contact lenses tailored to your individual style and needs.

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Do your eyelids twitch? 👁️ Twitching of the $Do your eyelids twitch? 👁️ Twitching of the eyelids is a common and mild phenomenon most of the time, but it can become irritating if it becomes frequent. Did you know that there are more fast-twitch muscle fibres in your eyelids than anywhere else in your body? Here are the most common causes of eye twitching ⬇️: • Fatigue - If you are tired, take a well-deserved break (this may mean getting away from the computer screen). • Eye Strain - If you experience eye strain, the underlying cause may be a refractive error such as farsightedness or presbyopia, myopia or astigmatism, hence the importance of seeing Dr. Checkley at Riverside EyeCare as soon as possible. • Dry Eye - If your eyes are dry, you may have a tear film imbalance, an eyelid abnormality, a mild bacterial infection or, if you wear contact lenses, deposit formation. As with eye strain, see Dr. Checkley right away. • Excessive Caffeine Intake - If you drink a lot of coffee, try to reduce your daily intake. • Electrolyte Imbalance - Electrolyte imbalance can cause persistent twitching of the eyelids. To find relief, try having a an electrolyte drink every day until the twitch subsides. You can read more about eyelid twitching by visiting https://opto.ca/health-library/eyelid-twitches! If your eyelid twitching persists for more than a few days, give us a call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Checkley so she can try to uncover and treat the underlying cause. 👩‍⚕️ 📸: @schutzcreative$

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Are you familiar with what Astigmatism is? 👀 A $Are you familiar with what Astigmatism is? 👀 Astigmatism is not a disease, but rather a common eye condition that causes blurred vision. Most people have some degree of astigmatism. Slight amounts of astigmatism do affect vision but may not require treatment. Larger amounts can cause distorted vision, eye discomfort and headaches. This refractive error occurs when the cornea (the front surface of the eye) or the lens (a structure inside the eye) is slightly irregular or cylindrical in shape. An irregularly shaped cornea or lens prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, resulting in vision being blurred or distorted at all distances. Astigmatism often occurs with other vision conditions like nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). Collectively, these vision conditions are referred to as refractive errors because they affect how the eyes bend or "refract" light. 🔦 Almost all levels of astigmatism can be optically corrected. There are several corrective options available: • Properly prescribed and fitted eyeglasses. • Contact lenses. • Laser and other refractive surgery. • Orthokeratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy). Learn more by visiting opto.ca/health-library/astigmatism or by making an appointment with Dr. Checkley! 👩‍⚕️$

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