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Comprehensive Eye Care Services in Grande Prairie, AB
At Doctors EyeCare Grande Prairie, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized eye care for families. With years of experience in optometry, our team utilizes advanced technology to ensure thorough eye examinations and tailored treatment plans. Our mission focuses on maintaining ocular health through customized solutions, including specialized services for dry eye, contact lens fittings, and diabetic eye exams.We pride ourselves on offering European-made eyewear for unique style options and actively support community initiatives like the Alberta & BC Guide Dogs Association and Lions Recycle for Sight program. Our practice combines medical expertise with a commitment to accessibility, ensuring every patient receives attentive care in a welcoming environment.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Dry Eye Treatments
Children's Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Emergency Eye Care
Digital Eye Strain
Sunglasses
Online Shopping
Frame Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized eye care with over 20 years of optometry experience.
- Our clinic uses advanced technology for accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- We provide European-made eyewear for unique style options.
- Our team specializes in dry eye therapy and diabetic eye exams.
- We actively support community initiatives like guide dog programs and eyewear recycling.
What people say
Thorough exams
Knowledgeable staff
Specialized dry eye treatments
European eyewear selection
Family-friendly atmosphere
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess vision, detect eye diseases, and evaluate overall ocular health using advanced diagnostic technology. These exams are tailored to individual needs, ensuring early detection of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Regular check-ups help maintain optimal vision and identify systemic health issues through eye health analysis.
Dry Eye Treatments
We offer specialized treatments for chronic dry eye, including prescriptive eye drops, punctal plugs, and iLux therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction. Our approach addresses both symptoms and underlying causes like environmental factors or medical conditions. Personalized treatment plans help patients achieve long-term relief and improved ocular comfort.
Contact Lens Fittings
Our contact lens fittings include corneal measurements and tear film evaluation to ensure proper lens selection and comfort. We offer options for hard-to-fit eyes, including scleral lenses for keratoconus or dry eye patients. Follow-up appointments ensure optimal vision correction and eye health maintenance with contact use.
Children's Eye Exams
Specialized eye exams for children assess visual development, eye coordination, and potential vision problems affecting learning. Early detection of issues like myopia or amblyopia enables timely intervention to support academic and developmental needs. Annual exams are recommended for children aged 6-19 to monitor vision changes.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetic eye exams use fundus photography and OCT imaging to detect retinopathy, macular edema, and other diabetes-related ocular complications. These specialized exams monitor vascular changes in the retina caused by blood sugar fluctuations. Early diagnosis helps prevent vision loss through timely treatment and disease management.
People
Dr. Shonah Finlay
Optometrist
Dr. Finlay has over 20 years of optometry experience, specializing in children's vision care and diabetic eye exams. She trained in South Africa and practiced in Trinidad and Tobago before settling in Canada. Her expertise includes managing complex eye diseases and developing community-focused eye health initiatives.
Teagan
Ocular Hygienist & Assistant
Teagan supports patient care with pre-testing and frame styling. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree to advance her medical career. Her hands-on approach ensures patients receive thorough preparation for eye exams and personalized eyewear assistance.
Nikki
Student Optician
Nikki combines her goldsmith background with optical expertise to assist patients with eyewear selection. She is completing her Optical Sciences degree through NAIT while providing technical knowledge for lens and frame customization. Her craftsmanship ensures precise fitting and aesthetic satisfaction.
Questions
How often should I get an eye exam?
Adults should have exams every 1-2 years; diabetics and seniors need annual check-ups. Children require yearly exams starting at age 6.
What causes dry eye symptoms?
Dry eye results from insufficient tear production, poor tear quality, or environmental factors like dry climates and screen use.
Do glasses prescriptions expire?
Glasses prescriptions typically last 1-2 years, depending on individual vision stability and provincial regulations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, debit, and flexible spending accounts. Contact us directly for specific payment inquiries.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
Yes, we provide emergency eye care for sudden vision changes, eye injuries, and irritation requiring immediate attention.
