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Did you know that children should have at least one eye exam before starting school and every year thereafter to ensure optimal vision and development?

“Children don’t know what is clear and what is fuzzy. They just know how they’ve always seen things,” says Dr. Maha Shoman, an independent doctor of optometry who operates her practice, Midtown Optometry, out of the offices of Australian eyewear company Bailey Nelson in downtown’s Midtown Plaza. from Saskatoon.

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“We encourage parents to bring their child in for an eye exam. Don’t worry if they don’t know the alphabet or don’t speak. We can always check their eyes. In this province, children’s eye exams are covered by a valid health card. An eye exam is a good way to first and foremost ensure that eyes are healthy and that children receive glasses if they need them. Many children who are prescribed glasses ask us, “Is this what the world is supposed to look like?” »

Shoman recommends eye exams for adults every two years, even if you don’t notice any changes in your vision. “It is more important than glasses or prescriptions to check eye health. From there, we can determine if you need glasses or if your prescription needs to be changed.

An eye exam can offer a cure for dry eyes, a common condition in Saskatchewan as people rely on heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. “Plus, we have plenty of sunshine in this province, which allows us to assess sun damage to your eyes and provide you with sun protection options, whether you wear glasses or not,” says Shoman.

Bailey Nelson started selling custom frames in 2012 with a mission to make buying glasses a “joyful experience.” Canada is now the company’s second largest market behind Australia. All Bailey Nelson frames are designed by Sydney workshops, with the brand releasing around five key collections per year. “There’s always something new,” says Saskatoon store manager Max Murray. “We offer frames for adults and children, including anti-myopia lenses. »

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You can buy two pairs of glasses starting at $249, including standard single vision lenses with anti-reflective coating. Some customers choose a second pair of glasses in case of emergency, while others enjoy having two looks.

Some people experience eye strain from increased exposure to blue light from screens and add a blue light filter to a second pair of glasses for working or scrolling – although you can wear glasses with one blue light filter all day. A blue light filter can lead to more restful, uninterrupted, and restorative sleep.

High-end ultra progressive glasses are available for $399 and feature anti-glare and anti-glare coating. Bailey Nelson can bill most insurance companies directly and offers an additional discount with many insurance companies.

“Our one-stop-shop means you can buy with confidence, knowing your glasses will be made exactly as the optometrist prescribed,” says Murray. Visit www.baileynelson.com to find out more and make an appointment.

This story was created by Content worksthe commercial content division of Postmedia, on behalf of Bailey Nelson.

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