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Your Trusted Optometrists in Alberta
Vision For Life Eyecare has been dedicated to comprehensive eye care in Central Alberta for over four decades. Our team of experienced optometrists provides personalized services, including routine eye exams, specialized treatments for conditions like dry eye and diabetic retinopathy, and advanced diagnostic technology. We prioritize patient education and preventative strategies to ensure lifelong visual health.With five locations across Alberta, we combine local expertise with a commitment to innovation, offering tailored solutions for families, children, and individuals with complex vision needs. Our membership in Eye Recommend underscores our dedication to excellence in optometric care.
Services
Eye Exams
Dry Eye Treatment
Children's Vision Care
Diabetic Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Myopia Control
Vision Therapy
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
Digital Eye Strain Solutions
Emergency Eye Care
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in comprehensive eye care.
- Our team uses innovative diagnostic technology for early disease detection.
- We provide personalized, patient-centered care for all ages.
- Our optometrists specialize in managing complex conditions like diabetic eye disease.
- We serve five Alberta communities with locally tailored services.
Associations and certifications
- Eye Recommend
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye exams evaluate visual acuity, refractive errors, and ocular health. Using digital retinal imaging and visual field testing, we detect early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Exams include personalized recommendations for corrective lenses and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Dry Eye Therapy
We offer customized dry eye treatments including punctal plugs, prescription medications, and meibomian gland expression. Our approach combines artificial tears, omega-3 supplements, and environmental adjustments to alleviate symptoms like irritation and blurred vision caused by Alberta's climate and screen use.
Children's Eye Care
Specialized exams for infants through teens assess visual development, eye coordination, and common conditions like amblyopia. We participate in the Eye See Eye Learn program, providing free glasses for kindergarten children and myopia control strategies to slow nearsightedness progression.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Using optomap and OCT technology, we conduct dilated fundus exams to detect diabetes-related changes in retinal blood vessels. These evaluations monitor for diabetic retinopathy and macular edema, with referrals to ophthalmologists for advanced treatment when necessary.
Contact Lens Fittings
We provide precision fittings for standard and specialty lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism and scleral lenses for keratoconus. Our process includes corneal mapping, trial fittings, and education on proper lens care to ensure comfort and optimal vision correction.
People
Dr. Dennis Heimdahl
Optometrist
Dr. Heimdahl specializes in pediatric optometry and vision therapy, with expertise in contact lenses and low vision care. He graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1984 and has practiced in Alberta for over 30 years.
Dr. Ward ZoBell
Optometrist
Dr. ZoBell focuses on family eye care and manages complex cases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. A University of Waterloo graduate (1999), he has special interest in children's vision and developmental optometry.
Questions
What services does Vision For Life Eyecare offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, dry eye treatment, children's vision care, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fittings, and myopia control across five Alberta locations.
Do you offer emergency eye care after hours?
Yes, we provide after-hour emergency services at our Ponoka, Lacombe, and Blackfalds locations for urgent eye injuries or sudden vision changes.
Are children's eye exams covered by insurance?
Basic eye exams for children aged 0-18 are covered in Alberta. We also participate in the Eye See Eye Learn program for kindergarten vision assessments.
What dry eye treatments are available?
We offer punctal plugs, prescription medications, meibomian gland expression, and specialized contact lenses. Our team also recommends environmental adjustments and omega-3 supplements.
How often should diabetics have eye exams?
Annual comprehensive dilated eye exams are recommended for diabetics. More frequent monitoring may be required if retinopathy or other complications are detected.
