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Eyewear • July 4, 2025

How Polarized Sunglasses Can Relieve Eye Strain and Boost Comfort

One patient recalled their weekend at a local fair—bright skies, glossy surfaces, and endless squinting. By the end of the afternoon, their eyes ached, and everything felt blurry. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever experienced something like this, glare might be to blame—and polarized sunglasses might be the solution. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye…

Dry Eye • July 4, 2025

Why Are My Eyes Always So… Dry?

She thought it was just allergies—maybe too much screen time. But weeks turned into months of itchy, burning eyes and blurry mornings. Over-the-counter drops only helped for a few minutes. Sound familiar? Dry eye syndrome affects millions, yet it’s often overlooked. What starts as mild discomfort can become a daily source of frustration. At Total…

Contact Lenses, Eyewear • July 4, 2025

Perfect Fit: Contact Lenses for Every Age

Whether you're new to contact lenses or managing changing vision over time, finding the right fit is essential. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic in Glengarry, Edmonton, we provide customized contact lens fittings for children, teens, adults, and seniors. With advanced diagnostics and a full range of lens technologies, we ensure each patient gets lenses…

Dry Eye, Eye Exams • July 4, 2025

Itchy, Red Eyes: Is It a Cold or Allergies?

Itchy, red eyes can be both uncomfortable and worrying - with them being a symptom of both the common cold and allergies, it can be confusing trying to find the culprit behind the symptoms. Understanding the differences between these conditions is crucial for effective treatment. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic in Glengarry, Edmonton, we…

Eye Care • July 4, 2025

Eye Care Tips for Diabetic Patients | Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic

Living with diabetes requires proactive care, and this extends to your eye health. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in your eyes, leading to serious conditions like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. However, by following key preventive steps and engaging in routine eye care, you can protect your vision for years to come. At Total Focus…

Eyewear • July 4, 2025

Shop Designer Eyewear for a Stylish New Year

The New Year is here; there’s no better time to refresh your style and express individuality. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic , we offer an exclusive collection of designer eyewear that will elevate your look. Our eyewear selection caters to every personality and lifestyle, from bold, fashion-forward frames to timeless classics. With…

Eye Exams, Eyewear • July 4, 2025

Insurance and Year-End Deadlines: Why Procrastination Could Cost You on Eyewear or Exams

Time is ticking as the end of the year approaches, and with it, the expiration date of many vision insurance benefits. If you’re like most people, you may not have thought about how to use your benefits optimally. Whether you need a new pair of glasses, an eye exam, or updated contact lenses, acting now…

Eye Exams, Eyewear • July 4, 2025

Use Your Vision Benefits Before They Expire at Year-End

As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to prioritize your eye health and maximize your vision insurance benefits. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic , we ensure you don’t leave valuable coverage unused. Many vision insurance plans operate on a “use-it-or-lose-it” system. This means any unused benefits will expire on…

Contact Lenses, Eyewear • July 4, 2025

Daily Contact Lenses: Dispelling the Myths for Good

Daily contact lenses are an excellent choice for those seeking comfort, convenience, and a fresh start every day. However, common misconceptions can lead to hesitation when choosing this option. At Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic in Glengarry, Edmonton, we’re here to clear up the confusion with some myth-busting facts. Myth 1: Daily Contacts…

Dry Eye • July 4, 2025

Can Computers Cause Dry Eyes?

Whether you spend a significant amount of your day on a computer, tablet or smartphone, the blue light that is emitted from these devices may be harming your vision and putting you at risk for dry eyes. Blue light emissions create a glare on the screen that can affect the visual contrast and clarity of…