Eye Care Tips & Optical Trends

Eye care tips, optical trends & news from Charm Optical

Myopia Is Rising in Canadian Kids: What South Edmonton Parents Need to Know in 2026
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Myopia Is Rising in Canadian Kids: What South Edmonton Parents Need to Know in 2026

1 in 4 Canadian children now has myopia and it's rising fast. Charm Optical in south Edmonton explains the signs, causes, and myopia control options for parents

Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Are Here — And South Edmonton Is Just Catching On
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Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Are Here — And South Edmonton Is Just Catching On

Lets talk about AI Glasses 

How Much Is an Eye Exam in Edmonton? Alberta Eye Exam Cost Guide (2026)
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How Much Is an Eye Exam in Edmonton? Alberta Eye Exam Cost Guide (2026)

Using your Alberta Health benefits in Edmonton? Yes — your Alberta Health benefits work here. Charm Optical bills Alberta Health directly for covered eye exams — we handle the paperwork...

Spring Eye Allergies in Edmonton: What Is Actually Happening to Your Eyes and How to Get Real Relief
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Spring Eye Allergies in Edmonton: What Is Actually Happening to Your Eyes and How to Get Real Relief

Published: March 2026 | Written by the Charm Optical team | Reviewed by Navid H., Licensed Optician, Edmonton AB Every spring, while the rest of Edmonton is celebrating the return...

How Screen Time Is Damaging Your Eyes (And the Habits That Actually Help)
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How Screen Time Is Damaging Your Eyes (And the Habits That Actually Help)

Our Edmonton opticians break down How Screen Time Is Damaging Your Eyes (And the Habits That Actually Help)By now you've probably felt it. The burning sensation that sets in around...

How Diabetes Can Impact Your Eyes
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How Diabetes Can Impact Your Eyes

Did you know that anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy, and many people with diabetes are living with the disease undiagnosed? A comprehensive eye...

4 Eye Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Halloween
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4 Eye Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Halloween

Are you planning on dressing up and going out to celebrate Halloween? If so, it is important to keep your eye safety in mind. Here are 4 tips for eye safety this Halloween. 

Contact Lens Applicators & Removers: How to Use Them, Do They Work, and Where to Buy in Canada (2026)
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Contact Lens Applicators & Removers: How to Use Them, Do They Work, and Where to Buy in Canada (2026)

Charm Optical · Contact Lens Guide Contact Lens Applicators & Removers: How to Use Them, Do They Work, and Where to Buy in Canada (2026) Inserting and removing contacts by...