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For many parents, noticing that a child is squinting to read the television screen or struggling to see the whiteboard at school feels like a routine milestone. A quick trip to the eye doctor and a new pair of prescription glasses usually seems to solve the problem. However, looking at nearsightedness, or myopia, as simply…

A routine summer eye examination is a vital step in keeping your family healthy, especially during July when ultraviolet radiation is at its peak. However, convincing younger children—or even busy adults—to sit still for an optometry appointment on a beautiful, hot summer day can sometimes take a little bit of encouragement. Fortunately, the Ambleside and…

When the mid-summer heat hits Southwest Edmonton in July, there is nothing quite like cooling off in the water. Whether your family is planning a weekend trip to a nearby Alberta lake, relaxing in a backyard pool, or spending a hot afternoon at the local community spray parks, water activities are a staple of the…

June in Edmonton is a transformative time. As the city sheds the last of its winter layers, the North Saskatchewan River Valley comes alive with hikers, and our local patios start buzzing with energy. While most of us are diligent about slathering on sunscreen before heading out to a backyard BBQ in Windermere, we often…

If you’ve noticed your child squinting at the whiteboard at school or holding their tablet closer to their face during the drive home, you aren’t alone. Ambleside Family Optometry is seeing a significant rise in pediatric nearsightedness across Southwest Edmonton—a trend that has local parents and our eye care professionals searching for better solutions than…

For many parents in Southwest Edmonton, a trip to the eye doctor used to mean simply picking out a new pair of frames every year. However, as the rates of nearsightedness rise, Ambleside Family Optometry is helping families move toward a more proactive approach. Today, there are several myopia treatment options available that do more…

As the days grow longer and the Edmonton sun stays high in the sky, June brings more than just patio season, it brings Cataract Awareness Month. At Ambleside Family Optometry, we often encounter a common misconception: that cataracts are a problem reserved exclusively for our elderly neighbors in their 80s and 90s. While age is…

When most people think of an eye exam, they imagine the “which is better, one or two” process used to determine a glasses prescription. However, for those living with myopia (nearsightedness), a standard exam only scratches the surface. At Ambleside Family Optometry, a myopia-focused eye exam is a comprehensive medical evaluation designed to look beyond…

For many families in Southwest Edmonton, the annual visit to the eye doctor often results in a stronger pair of glasses. If you find that your or your child’s prescription is getting higher every single year, you might be asking: Can myopia actually be slowed down? At Ambleside Family Optometry, the answer is a resounding…

Whether you are visiting Ambleside Family Optometry for a routine eye exam or a specialized myopia-focused assessment, our location in Southwest Edmonton puts you right in the heart of some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Why not turn your appointment into a full day of fun? Here are our top recommendations…