Vivid Vision

01/15/2026

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending visual information from your eyes to your brain. In many cases, glaucoma is caused by increased pressure inside the eye, but it can also occur even when eye pressure is normal.

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it typically develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Unfortunately, any vision loss from glaucoma is permanent, which is why early detection and ongoing care are so important.

Tips for Managing and Protecting Your Vision with Glaucoma

👁️ Schedule regular eye exams

💊 Use prescribed eye drops as directed

🕒 Don’t skip follow-up visits

🥗 Maintain a healthy lifestyle

🚭 Avoid smoking

🕶️ Protect your eyes

01/09/2026

✨ Meet the Doctors Behind Your Eye Care ✨
Our incredible optometrists combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to provide high-quality eye health services for patients of all ages. Your vision is our priority—today and always.
👁️ Schedule your appointment today and come meet them in person!

12/31/2025

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Vivid Vision! ✨
Thank you for trusting us with your vision. We’re excited to care for your eyes and help you see your best in the year ahead. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and clear 2026!

12/18/2025

12/12/2025

Let's break this down! Your eyes appear the same size from infancy to adulthood, but that’s only partly true! The cornea—the clear front surface of the eye—reaches almost its adult size by age 2, which makes a baby’s eyes look unusually large. Meanwhile, the rest of the eye continues to grow throughout childhood, helping develop clearer vision and allowing the eye to focus properly as you get older.

12/05/2025

👓✨ Meet some of the team dedicated to keeping your world in focus!
We’re proud of our amazing optometric staff who bring knowledge, compassion, and smiles to every patient who walks through our doors.
Thank you for trusting us with your eye health — we’re here to help you see your best every step of the way! 💙

11/26/2025

Did you know? You can order contacts, eye + lid care, supplements, drops and more from our website! Head to vividvision.ca or copy and paste the link below to access our Otto ordering system.

Eye care made easy. Happy shopping!

https://vividvision.ottooptics.io/reorder/

11/21/2025

🎨 What Is Color Vision?

Color vision is your eyes’ ability to tell different wavelengths of light apart — which your brain then turns into the colors you see!

Inside the retina are special cells called cones that detect red, green, and blue light. When they work together, you get the full rainbow. 🌈

If one type of cone isn’t working properly, certain colors can look similar or get mixed up — that’s what we call color vision deficiency (often called color blindness).

When you come in for your annual check up, you'll be shown something called the Ishihara Color Vision Test. What are you able to see in the picture below?

11/14/2025

At our office, patient comfort begins the moment you walk in.
Our welcoming waiting room offers a clean, relaxing environment designed to help you feel at ease before your appointment.
Your eye health journey should be comfortable from start to finish—and we’re proud to provide just that.

Come see why patients say our waiting room feels like home! Because to us, our patients feel like family 🛋️💙

11/07/2025

Is it too early to dream about that next sunny vacation? Get your eye care checklist ready, ahead of time, for when you leave this snowy AB globe.

Sunglasses: ✅
Contacts: ✅
Eye drops: ✅
Crystal-clear views: ✅

Your vacation packing list isn’t complete without a little eye care love! 👁️💙
Where are you dreaming of traveling next? 🌴✈️ Tell us below and snap a pic of your favorite pair of sunnies! 👇

10/30/2025

No tricks here — just treats for your eyes! 🍬
This Halloween, remember: even superheroes, witches, and ghosts need to see clearly. 🦸‍♀️🧙‍♂️👻
Visit us for your annual eye exam and keep those eyes bright all year long! 👁️✨

🎃 Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget your glasses with your costume!

10/16/2025

A question we are asked all the time, and we are sure you've wondered too - Why Do We Pretest Before Your Eye Exam?

Before you see the optometrist, you’ll go through a few quick pretests—but what are they for?

Pretesting helps us get a baseline of your eye health so your full exam is even more accurate and personalized. 🧠💡

✅ Autorefractor – Gives us an estimate of your prescription
✅ Tonometry – Measures eye pressure to screen for glaucoma
✅ Retinal imaging or OCT – Helps detect early signs of conditions like macular degeneration, diabetes, or retinal issues
✅ Visual field testing – Checks your peripheral vision

These advanced tools help your optometrist spot changes in your eyes before you notice symptoms.

Your eyes are unique—and so is your care. Pretesting is just one of the ways we ensure we’re giving you the most thorough, accurate exam possible.