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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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Why do we dilate your pupils? 🤔👁️💧 Dil

Why do we dilate your pupils? 🤔👁️💧

Dilating your pupil lets more light into your eye — just like opening a door lets light into a dark room! This helps Dr. Checkley have a better view of your eye to check for many ocular conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Once we have the drops in your eyes, we usually let them marinate for 15-20 minutes before we come back to take a look! 🙌

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Want to find a pair of designer frames that comple

Want to find a pair of designer frames that complement your features and fit within your budget? 👓

If so, you should visit our Optometry Clinic! 🤩 We have a TON of incredible frame styles for you to choose from. You can find us at 4818 49th Street, Athabasca, AB. 📍

We look forward to helping you find your perfect pair!

Did you know that you can conveniently request you

Did you know that you can conveniently request your eye exam appointment via our website? 👁️👩‍⚕️

Skip the hassle of calling in. Request your eye exam with Dr. Checkley at https://riversideeyecare.ca/request-an-appointment today! ☺️

If you've experienced a loss of eyesight that cann

If you've experienced a loss of eyesight that cannot be sufficiently improved with conventional glasses, contact lenses, or medical and surgical interventions, you may have low vision. 👁️

Low vision may cause you to find very difficult to accomplish activities such as reading, writing, shopping, watching TV, driving a car, or even recognizing faces!

There are a variety of disorders that affect the eye and the visual system may cause low vision. Most commonly, it is due to macular degeneration, the deterioration of the central part of the retina (the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye). Low vision may also result from other conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, other optic pathway diseases, corneal disorders, and more.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Checkley. 👩‍⚕️ Follow along with us for more eye health information! 😊

Is blue light is harmful for your eyes. 🤔👁️

Well, this is actually a much more loaded question than you may think!

You see, blue light makes up approximately 1/3 of the visible spectrum. 🌈 The sun is our main and natural source of blue light, but in today's world, we are also being exposed to other sources of blue light such as our digital screens. There are actually positives AND negative to blue light exposure, depending on its intensity and source. ⬇️

"Natural blue light from the sun is important for maintaining the circadian rhythm (our natural sleep/wake cycle). It also helps to boost mood, memory and cognitive function. Exposure to too much artificial blue light, especially at night, from electronic devices may lead to poor sleep quality, difficulty falling asleep, and daytime fatigue because it has been shown to suppress melatonin production, sleepiness, and morning alertness." - Canadian Association of Optometrists

Blue light may also contribute to eye strain since blue light scatters more in the eye and is not focused as easily as lower energy wavelength light. 😱 While there is no clinical evidence of any damaging effect of exposure to artificial high energy blue light to the eye, it is still something you may want to be cautious about and try to limit - especially if you spend extensive time using screens each day.

Read the Canadian Association of Optometrist's blog post on this topic at https://opto.ca/health-library/blue-light-is-there-a-risk-of-harm. If you have any questions, please reach out and schedule an appointment with Dr. Checkley! 👩‍⚕️

Hey you! Yeah you! 👀 When was your last eye ex

Hey you! Yeah you! 👀

When was your last eye exam? 🤔👁️👩‍⚕️

If it's been a while and you are due for an eye test, or if you are experiencing any changes to your vision, you can book your appointment with Dr. Checkley conveniently at https://riversideeyecare.ca/request-an-appointment. ☺️ We hope to see you soon! 🙌

According to the Canadian Association of Optometri

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, in recent years, there has been increasing evidence that a high BMI is associated with ocular health disease. 👁️

They state that "Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Other conditions such as retinal vein occlusions, floppy eyelid syndrome, stroke causing visual loss, and thyroid-related eye diseases have also been linked to obesity."

What can you do to reduce an overly high BMI and improve your eye health? ⬇️

Try to live an active lifestyle and focus on a healthy diet. 🥦🫐🥕🍓🥗 It is important to make sure to get a supply of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, omega 3, lutein, and zeaxanthin, as these have been shown to decrease the progression and severity of eye diseases such as macular degeneration.

If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Checkley! 👩‍⚕️

If we could go back and tell ourselves when we wer

If we could go back and tell ourselves when we were younger, we’d say ⬇️:

WEAR UVA/UVB BLOCKING SUNGLASSES. 😱🕶

They help with:
1. Preventing wrinkles around your eyes.
2. Delaying cataracts from forming.
3. Preventing pterygiums; abnormal tissue growth into the cornea.
4. Preventing pingueculas; degeneration of collagen in the white part of the eye. (From exposure to sun, wind, dust, snow.)
5. Preventing skin cancer around your eyes.

If you need a good pair of UVA/UVB blocking sunglasses, come to Riverside EyeCare! We have a huge selection from all of your favourite designers. ☺️

Follow along with us for more eye health tips! 🙌

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Are you aware of the link between diabetes and you

Are you aware of the link between diabetes and your eyes? 👁️

Let us fill you in! ⬇️

Anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, diabetic retinopathy affects 23% of type 1 diabetics and 14% of people with type 2 diabetes. Some of the early signs of diabetic retinopathy may include blurred vision, loss of central vision, flashes of light, difficulty seeing colours, and even black spots in your vision. As the condition progresses, it can cause changes in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even lead to blindness.

We invite you to make an appointment with Dr. Checkley if you are interested in learning more. 👩‍⚕️

Let's talk a bit about pediatric eye health! ⬇️

Did you know that eye exams should start at six months of age? 👶 1 in 4 children has trouble with their vision, and parents are often unaware of their child's vision/eye troubles. Our Optometrist, Dr. Checkley, is specialized in recognizing visual disorders from a young age.

It is important to note that approximately 80% of learning is visual. In turn, many visual issues are commonly misdiagnosed as behavioural problems! 😱 Most children with a vision problem believe what they are seeing is normal, because it’s how they’ve seen their whole life (and they often believe it’s how everyone sees the world as well).

We recommended bringing your child in every year for annual eye exams. To learn more or schedule your child's eye exam, please give us a call at 780-675-2749. ☺️🙌

2 key reasons to get an eye exam ⬇️: 1. Having

2 key reasons to get an eye exam ⬇️:
1. Having your vision corrected when needed can improve the quality of your day-to-day life. 👓
2. We can detect certain eye conditions early (such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration), which could lead to permanent sight loss. 👁️

If you are due for an eye test, or have had any recent changes to your vision, please book an appointment with Dr. Checkley via https://riversideeyecare.ca/request-an-appointment today! ☺️

Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 Check out this adorable

Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 Check out this adorable shot of Dr. Checkley’s little girl, Scarlett, dressed up as a Peacock! 🦚

We hope you have a fun-filled and safe evening!

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