Are Vitalux Advanced Chewable Vitamins Gluten Free?

If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), your optometrist may recommend taking an eye vitamin such as Vitalux Advanced Chewable to help delay the progression of the condition. But if you also have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you may be wondering if you can safely take them.

YES, all Vitalux vitamin supplements are gluten free, including the new Vitalux Advanced Chewable.

The new berry flavoured chewable formulation makes taking your ocular vitamins easier and more enjoyable.

To learn more about Vitalux eye care supplements, visit their website at VitaluxVitamin.ca or talk with your optometrist. To stock up on your Vitalux eye vitamins, talk to a Stonewire Optometry team member about our bulk discount rates.

 Vitalux Advanced Chewables are manufactured in Canada!

*Always talk to your optometrist or ophthalmologist before starting any new eye care routine, including ocular vitamins such as Vitalux Advanced Chewables.

 

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 Kingsway Mall | Edmonton | Alberta 

Adapting to Your New Eyeglasses

With any new eyeglass prescription, there will be some adaptation time that is required to adjust to the new power entirely. Don’t become alarmed; this is a normal sensation that happens to almost everyone. In fact, should be expected.

A large or even subtle change in your eyeglass prescription can result in headaches, dizziness, and the feeling of visual strain. Just changing the frame design or lens brands can also cause adjustment problems. Transitioning into progressive lenses for the first time or increasing the reading power will result in a bit of a visual learning curve.

5 Ways to adapt to your new eyeglass prescription:

1.     Start by putting on your new glasses first thing in the morning.  
2.     Don’t switch back and forth between your new and old glasses.
3.     Sit down and watch tv, read a book or talk with a friend.
4.     Start by wearing your new eyeglasses around the house on a day off.
5.     If you develop a mild headache or eyestrain, only remove the new eyeglasses until this feeling passes and then put them back on.

The bottom line is that most patients adapt to their new glasses within 5-7 days. At Stonewire we recommend trying your new eyeglass prescription for about 14 days before giving up on it.

If you just can’t adapt to your new eyeglass prescription,
then there may be an issue.

Prescription adaptation problems can be the result of how the glasses were manufactured, the lens design, lens quality, frame fit or there may be something wrong with the prescription itself.

We all want to get it right the first time, but sometimes things just don’t work out. We understand that there is both an objective and subjective component to an eye exam, and occasionally things just don’t align.

Simply give us a call, and we would be happy to help get your vision back on track.

This is why Stonewire offers all of its patients a FREE 100-day prescription recheck guarantee. Also, most optical retailers will provide you with a free 1-time prescription adjustment warranty in the first 30-60 days, should it be required.

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Kingsway Mall | Edmonton | Alberta

We Provide Emergency Eye Care in Edmonton

Stonewire Optometry provides emergency eye care services. Whether you’re an established patient or new to our eye care clinic, we are here to help. Our team of optometrists are trained to handle most eye care emergencies that you may experience, and our clinic is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment to aid in both the diagnosis and education of your eye condition. Our equipment includes optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, retinal photography, digital OCT retinal imaging and computerized visual field testing.

Did you know? Emergency eye care services are covered under Alberta Health Care. Simply show your Alberta Health Care card at the time of the examination.

Should your eye care emergency require the immediate services of an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon), our optometrists will ensure that you are referred immediately to the local on-call ophthalmologist. If your eye condition is less urgent but a referral is still required, they will refer you to the appropriate ophthalmologist that specializes in your condition.

As with any medical emergency, it’s important to be proactive. If you feel that you need to be seen by an eye doctor, please don’t wait until the end of the day to call or walk-in. It’s important to contact our clinic as soon as possible to ensure that you get timely appropriate eye care.

Important: If you should experience an eye emergency after regular business hours that you feel is serious and warrants immediate medical attention, please proceed directly to the Royal Alexandra Hospital emergency department. You may also contact Alberta Health Link at their new 811 number to get medical assistance from a registered nurse.

Contact Lens Corner: Acuvue 1-Day Define

Brighten, enhance and enlarge the appearance of your own natural eyes with the all new Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lenses by Acuvue Brand. Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lenses are built on the successful and proven Acuvue 1-day moist contact lens platform. These contact lenses provide exceptional all-day comfort while providing the fresh new feeling that only a 1-day disposable contact lens can offer. Whether you choose to wear the Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lenses on a daily basis or just want to spice things up for nights and weekends.

Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lens marks an exciting new option in the cosmetic contact lenses category.

Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lenses are available in 3 colour combinations:

• Natural Sparkle
• Natural Shimmer
• Natural Shine

Whether you have dark or light eyes, we are confident that you find a look that you love. Each colour combinations provides a slightly different appearance and is unique to everyone who tries them. They are nearly invisible in your eye, making the colour enhancement more natural.

To experience the all new Acuvue 1-Day Define contact lens in person, book a professional contact lens fitting with a Stonewire Optometrist today.

To learn more about the product, please visit www.acuvue.ca/define

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Doctor of Optometry at Stonewire in Kingsway Mall.

Eye Exams: Book Your Little Guy In Today!

Children should have a routine eye examination by an optometrist every year. Every day, our optometrists discover undetected vision problems through regular eye exams, that would otherwise go undetected. Many children have no visible signs or symptoms, and parents may not be able to recognize the signs of vision problems at a young age.

As such, Stonewire recommends that all children have their first eye exam somewhere between 6-month and 1-year of age and every year after that. Children grow quickly, and their eye health can change. 

What's Covered by Alberta Health Care in Regards to Kids? 

• Annual comprehensive eye exam - ages 0-18
• Follow-up examinations when required 
• Eye emergencies (red eyes, pink eyes, eye injuries, etc)
• Additional testing procedures when medically necessary (visual fields, OCT, & retinal photography)

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Kingsway Mall | Edmonton | Alberta

Office: Yes, We're Open this Easter Weekend

Yes, we're going to be open. Stonewire Optometry is open this Easter weekend. So if you need an eye exam, experience an eye emergency or visual concern, one of our optometrists would be happy to assist you. Otherwise, good luck with your Easter egg hunts! 

Office Hours: 

• Good Friday - 11:00am to 5:00pm 
• Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Easter Sunday - Closed
• Easter Monday - 9:00am to 5:00pm 

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Doctor of Optometry at Stonewire in Kingsway Mall.