Eye Care Tips & Optical Trends
Eye care tips, optical trends & news from Charm Optical
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-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...
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)
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
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 Coverage: What It Pays for Glasses, Contacts & Eye Exams (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...
Prescription Sunglasses in Edmonton: Are They Worth It? An Optician's Honest Answer
Prescription Sunglasses in Edmonton: Are They Worth It? An Optician's Honest Answer Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: The Short Answer: Yes, But...
Dry Eyes in Alberta: Why Edmonton's Climate Makes It Worse (And What Actually Helps)
Dry Eyes in Alberta: Why Edmonton's Climate Makes It Worse (And What Actually Helps) Written by the Charm Optical Team • April 7, 2026 In this article: Why Dry Eyes...