Personalized Eye Care for Every Age
Not all eye exams are created equal. At Solar Eye Care, we combine cutting-edge diagnostic technology with the clinical expertise of our optometrists to deliver truly personalized care. Whether you’re booking for a child, adult, or senior, we provide comprehensive assessments designed to safeguard your vision and overall health.
Why Calgary Families Trust Us:
✅ Thorough eye health evaluations, including advanced retinal imaging
✅ Screening for systemic health conditions often first detected through the eyes
✅ Accurate prescriptions for glasses and medications, if needed
✅ No-cost contact lens fittings through Costco Optical (with membership)
✅ Preventive counseling and personalized long-term care plans
The Importance of Eye Exams
An eye exam goes far beyond checking your glasses prescription. In fact, 1 in 7 Canadians unknowingly live with an eye disease—often with no visible symptoms. Regular eye exams remain the most effective way to detect issues early, when they are still manageable or even preventable.
Think You Don’t Need an Eye Exam Because You Passed a Vision Screening?
Think again
Why Vision Screenings Aren’t Enough
A vision screening, like those offered at schools, registries, or physicals, checks only a narrow part of your vision—usually how well you see at a distance (visual acuity). But true eye health involves much more:
- Color perception
- Depth perception
- Peripheral vision
- Eye coordination
- Internal eye health
Serious conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy often begin silently—without affecting visual acuity—and go undetected in basic screenings.
Who’s Performing Your Screening?
Vision screenings are typically performed by non-specialists with limited training in ocular health. They may occur at schools, health fairs, during physicals, or for driver’s license renewals. Even when done by your family doctor, it doesn’t replace the expertise and diagnostic capabilities of an optometrist.
Tools Matter: Why Specialized Equipment Makes the Difference
Screenings rely on basic tools like a wall chart or hand-held light. In contrast, an optometrist uses advanced diagnostic technology—ensuring subtle but serious issues don’t go unnoticed. Proper lighting, test calibration, and clinical interpretation all play a critical role in accurate assessments.