Eye Exams in Ponoka

Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Matters 

Your eyes do so much for you, and at Hometown Vision in Ponoka, we’re here to help them stay healthy and do what we can to keep your vision clear and comfortable. Routine eye exams are about more than just checking your prescription—they’re a vital part of protecting your overall visual health. 

Our eye exams give us the chance to detect early signs of eye diseases, update your glasses or contact lens prescription, and provide insights into your eye health. Whether it’s been a year or longer since your last exam, there’s no better time than now to schedule one. 

Request an appointment today or visit us for a walk-in exam—we’re always ready to care for your vision!

Using Diagnostic Technology for Preventive Eye Care 

Common Eye Conditions We Screen For

Dry Eye Disease 

That sore, gritty feeling in your eyes? It might be dry eye disease. Many don’t realize that dry eye is a treatable condition, and we’re here to help.

Dry eye disease is caused by an imbalance in your tears, and living in central Alberta’s often dry, chilly climate can make it even worse.

If you’ve been experiencing dryness, irritation, redness, watery eyes, or a gritty sensation, you may have dry eye disease. 

We offer:

• Dry eye diagnosis
• Prescription and specialized eye drops
• Soothing at-home eye masks
• Supplements to support tear quality

By identifying the root cause of your dry eyes, we can create a treatment plan to help you find relief.

Digital Eye Strain 

The reality of life today is that we all spend many hours on digital screens, and it can leave our eyes feeling fatigued or strained. It can even lead to an aching neck, sore shoulders, and headaches.

Known as digital eye strain, this issue is increasingly common for both adults and kids in today’s screen-heavy world. 

Here are some ways we can help:

• Computer glasses: Do you need to tilt your head to read your computer screen? These personalized progressive lenses, made for the distance of your computer setup, can make a significant difference, especially for our patients who are 50+.
• Anti-fatigue lenses: These specialized lenses use lower prescription powers than computer glasses and often very work well for patients under 50, including those who don’t normally wear glasses, but who find their eyes exhausted after long days on screens.
• Blue light filter: Many patients find blue light filters help reduce the glare and strain from screens, and it’s an economical lens coating to add to your glasses.
• Follow the 20/20/20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take a screen break to look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This little rest for your eyes can pay big dividends by the end of the day.
• Personalized recommendations based on your life and your vision needs.

No matter what your day-to-day looks like, we can personalize a solution to protect your eyes and help keep them feeling refreshed. 

Presbyopia 

Around your mid-40s, it’s natural to notice reading and close-up work getting a bit trickier. This is often due to presbyopia, a normal condition where the lens in your eye becomes less flexible, making it harder to focus up close. 

While presbyopia is unavoidable, progressive lenses can make life much easier by providing clear vision at all distances. Don’t worry! Presbyopia happens to everyone, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect eyewear to keep your vision performing for you.