May is Vision Health Month

Your sight is a gift that is worth preserving. Vision Health Month is an annual health promotion campaign to raise awareness about eye health and ways that we can prevent vision loss.

Did you know?

A complete eye exam includes more than just a sight test to assess your prescription for glasses or contact lenses! Regular visits to your doctor of optometry are the best way to detect eye health problems, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma in time for effective treatment, and to prevent future issues before they become a problem.

These visits could also uncover serious overall health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.

In the News

This year, AAO member Dr. Sophia Leung filmed four news segments with CTV Calgary on behalf of the Alberta Association of Optometrists. Dr. Leung shares valuable information about eye health, eye exams, and how you can help preserve your vision for years to come.

Check out the links below to watch each of the segments.

Dr. Sophia Leung talks to CTV Calgary reporter Adriana Zhang about the importance of regular eye exams.
Dr. Sophia Leung shares important information about children's vision and eye health, including common vision issues that optometrists look for in infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. She reminds Albertans that Alberta has Health coverage for annual eye exams for children 0-18 years old.
Dr. Sophia Leung performs an eye exam on CTV Calgary reporter Adriana Zhang and discusses some of the tests optometrists undertake during routine eye exams.
Dr. Sophia Leung speaks to CTV Calgary about the importance of annual eye exams for seniors, and some of the common issues that optometrists look for when performing exams on older adults. She reminds Albertans that Alberta Health has coverage for annual eye exams for individuals 65+.