Eye Care Tips & Optical Trends

Eye care tips, optical trends & news from Charm Optical

diabetes vision loss 13 min read

Diabetic Eye Disease: Why Every Diabetic in Alberta Needs Annual Eye Exams (Edmonton Guide)

Diabetic Eye Disease: Why Every Diabetic in Alberta Needs Annual Eye Exams More than 10% of Albertans live with diabetes. That number grows every year, and so does the number...

prescription sports glasses 16 min read

Sports Glasses and Goggles: Protecting Your Eyes During Summer Activities (Edmonton Guide)

In This Guide Why Regular Glasses Won't Cut It for Sports Sport-by-Sport Eye Protection Guide for Edmonton Lens Materials Compared: Polycarbonate, Trivex, and More Prescription Sports Glasses in Edmonton: Your...

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How to Order Contact Lenses Online in Canada (The Right Way) — Edmonton Guide

How to Order Contact Lenses Online in Canada (The Right Way) — Edmonton Guide Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: Why You Need...

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Alberta Works Vision Benefits: Eligibility and What's Covered for Eye Care in Edmonton

Alberta Works Vision Benefits: Eligibility and What's Covered for Eye Care in Edmonton Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: What Is Alberta Works...

allergic conjunctivitis 16 min read

Eye Allergies in Edmonton: Seasonal Triggers and Treatments That Actually Work (2026 Guide)

Eye Allergies in Edmonton: Seasonal Triggers and Treatments That Actually Work (2026 Guide) If you live in Edmonton, you already know that allergy season here is no joke. Between the...

high prescription glasses edmonton 17 min read

High-Index Lenses: Are Thinner Lenses Worth the Price? (Edmonton Optician's Guide)

High-Index Lenses: Are Thinner Lenses Worth the Price? (Edmonton Optician's Guide) Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: What Are High-Index Lenses? How Lens...

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Silicone Hydrogel vs Hydrogel Contact Lenses: What's the Difference? (Edmonton Guide)

Silicone Hydrogel vs Hydrogel Contact Lenses: What's the Difference? (Edmonton Guide) Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: What Are Hydrogel and Silicone Hydrogel...

insurance benefits glasses 13 min read

5 Things Most People Don't Know About Their Vision Insurance in Alberta (Edmonton Guide)

By Charm Optical Team • Updated April 2026 5 Things Most People Don't Know About Their Vision Insurance in Alberta (Edmonton Guide) Here's something that surprises a lot of people...