Eye Care Tips & Optical Trends

Eye care tips, optical trends & news from Charm Optical

20-20-20 rule 19 min read

Screen Time and Your Eyes: What the Research Actually Says in 2026 (Edmonton Eye Care Guide)

Screen Time and Your Eyes: What the Research Actually Says in 2026 (Edmonton Eye Care Guide) Edmontonians spend a staggering amount of time staring at screens. Between long winter evenings,...

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AISH Vision Coverage in Alberta: What's Included for Glasses, Contacts, and Eye Exams

Using your AISH benefits in Edmonton? Yes — your AISH benefits work here. Charm Optical direct-bills AISH for eye exams, glasses and contacts — we handle the paperwork so you...

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Multifocal Contact Lenses Explained: How They Work and Who They're For (Edmonton Guide)

Multifocal Contact Lenses Explained: How They Work and Who They're For (Edmonton Guide) Sometime around your early to mid-40s, you notice it. The restaurant menu gets harder to read. Your...

anti-glare glasses 13 min read

Anti-Reflective Coating on Glasses: Is It Worth the Extra Cost? (Edmonton Optician's Take)

Anti-Reflective Coating on Glasses: Is It Worth the Extra Cost? (Edmonton Optician's Take) If you've ever bought a pair of glasses, you've probably been asked: "Would you like anti-reflective coating...

eye health summer edmonton 14 min read

UV Damage and Your Eyes: What Every Edmontonian Should Know Before Summer 2026

UV Damage and Your Eyes: What Every Edmontonian Should Know Before Summer 2026 Edmonton gets more hours of sunlight than most Canadian cities during summer. From late May through August,...

How to Put In and Remove Contact Lenses: Step-by-Step for Beginners (Edmonton Guide)
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How to Put In and Remove Contact Lenses: Step-by-Step for Beginners (Edmonton Guide)

How to Put In and Remove Contact Lenses: Step-by-Step for Beginners (Edmonton Guide) Written by the Charm Optical Team • May 12, 2026 Putting in contact lenses for the first...

Thoughtful Gifts for Glasses Wearers: Ideas From People Who Actually Know Eyewear
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Thoughtful Gifts for Glasses Wearers: Ideas From People Who Actually Know Eyewear

Published: May 2026 | Written by the Charm Optical team | Reviewed by Navid H., Licensed Optician, Edmonton AB Shopping for someone who wears glasses is either the easiest thing...

Canada Life Vision Benefits: Coverage Guide for Glasses, Contacts, and Eye Exams in Edmonton (2026)
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Canada Life Vision Benefits: Coverage Guide for Glasses, Contacts, and Eye Exams in Edmonton (2026)

Using your Canada Life benefits in Edmonton? Yes — your Canada Life benefits work here. Charm Optical direct-bills Canada Life for eye exams, glasses and contacts — we handle the...