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Contacts & Glasses Articles

Photochromic lenses vs. prescription sunglasses: Glasses with clear and tinted lenses side-by-side.
By Rosendo C August 20, 2025
Explore the differences between photochromic lenses and prescription sunglasses. See which eyewear option fits your daily routine, style, and eye health needs.
An advertisement for zeiss duravision gold uv glasses
By Rosendo C July 2, 2025
Say goodbye to smudges, scratches, and glare. Discover how ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV keeps your glasses cleaner, clearer, and better looking, every day.
A little girl wearing glasses is thinking with her hand on her chin.
By Rosendo C June 25, 2025
Tired of crooked glasses? Learn the real reasons your frames won’t sit straight, and how Mountain View Optometry can help.
A person is holding a paddle with a tennis ball on it.
By Rosendo C June 18, 2025
Stay active and protected with custom prescription sports glasses in Calgary. Discover impact-resistant, anti-fog, and UV-protected eyewear tailored for your sport and lifestyle at Mountain View Optometry.
A close up of a man wearing glasses with blue eyes.
By Rosendo C June 11, 2025
Discover how i.Scription by ZEISS offers clearer night vision, sharper contrast, and reduced eye strain through personalized lens technology.
A young boy wearing Z1 blue sunglasses and a blue shirt
By Rosendo C June 4, 2025
Z1 blue lenses help reduce seizure risk in photosensitive epilepsy by filtering specific light frequencies. Learn how they offer comfort, control, and confidence.
A woman wearing glasses and a beret is smiling.
By Rosendo C May 28, 2025
Discover how to choose the best frames for your progressive lenses. Learn what features to look for and what to avoid to ensure clear, comfortable vision.
A woman is covering her face with her hands because she has Photophobia and Light Sensitivity.
By Rosendo C May 7, 2025
Discover the best sunglasses tint for light sensitivity relief. Learn how FL-41 lenses can ease photophobia symptoms like migraines and eye strain.
A woman is looking for a frame for high prescription and is holding a pair of glasses in her hands.
By Rosendo C April 30, 2025
Looking for the best frames for high prescription lenses? Mountain View Optometry’s expert guide breaks down the top frame styles, materials, and tips to help you find eyewear that’s stylish, supportive, and perfect for you.
A person is cleaning a pair of glasses with a cloth
By Rosendo C April 23, 2025
Learn simple, effective tips for cleaning, storing, and caring for your glasses. Discover how proper eyewear maintenance protects your vision and extends the life of your frames at Mountain View Optometry.
A woman is trying contact lenses in front of a mirror.
By Tom Wilk January 15, 2025
Looking for contact lenses in Calgary? At Mountain View Optometry, we offer personalized fittings, premium brands, and expert care for all your vision needs. From daily wear to specialty lenses, we ensure comfort and clarity.
A pile of contact lenses are stacked on top of each other
By Tom Wilk October 24, 2024
Help reduce microplastic pollution with MVO's free contact lens recycling program. Learn how you can recycle lenses and packaging to protect our environment.
What is Low Vision?
By Mountain View Optometry November 8, 2021
Low vision refers to vision impairment such as partial sight or legal blindness. Unfortunately, it is not correctable by surgery, medication, contacts or glasses.
CONTACT LENSES AND COVID-19
By Dr. Wilk April 13, 2020
COVID-19 is the major news topic right now. With the abundance of information out there it’s easy to stumble upon advice that is misleading, or just plain wrong.
Six Common Contact Lens Mistakes
By Dr. Wilk October 6, 2014
Keys to success with contacts include a lens that is properly fit and regularly monitored to ensure no health problems develop on the surface of the eyes.