Coronation (403-578-3221) Hanna (403-854-3003) Blackfalds (403-885-4040) Lacombe (403-782-6077) Ponoka (403-783-5575 )

Providing Eye Care for Central Alberta Communities From 5 Locations

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Urgent Care For Your Vision

Emergencies can happen at any time, and when they involve your eyes, quick and appropriate action is crucial. At Vision For Life Eyecare, we understand the importance of immediate attention to safeguard your ocular health. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing prompt emergency eyecare services for Central Alberta. For all after hour emergencies, call our Ponoka office 403-783-5575.

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Care When You Need It

During an eye emergency, our skilled optometrists are equipped to handle a variety of situations. We are equipped with modern diagnostic tools and equipment to thoroughly assess your eye’s condition and provide appropriate treatment. Our team’s collective experience allows us to quickly evaluate the situation and recommend a course of action.

What to Do in Case of an Eye Emergency

We do provide after hours emergency care.  When  you call any of our locations, our after hours contact information is provided.  If you are not able to contact one our our doctors, then you may need to see emergency care from another provider or the emergency rooms in the red deer, edmonton or Calgary hospitals.

Avoid rubbing your eyes. Rinse your eyes gently with clean water. If the object doesn’t come out, seek professional help.

Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes. If experiencing redness, irritation, or discharge, avoid using over-the-counter drops and consult an eye care professional.

Protect your eye from further injury. Use a clean cloth or shield to cover your eye and seek immediate professional assistance.

Seek immediate attention if you experience sudden and significant vision changes.

Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

Common Eye Emergencies

We offer emergency eye care for various eye emergencies. If you’re experiencing an eye care emergency, please call us or visit your nearest emergency room.

Getting a foreign object, such as dust, debris, or a particle, lodged in your eye can be uncomfortable and potentially damaging. Our team can assess the affected eye and recommend next steps. 

Eye infections and inflamations can cause redness, irritation, discharge, and discomfort. Our optometrists can  prescribe treatment to help alleviate your symptoms. 

Accidents can result in eye trauma or injury, ranging from scratches to blunt trauma. Even seemingly minor injuries should be evaluated by our professionals to check for underlying damage.

Experiencing suddend changes in vision such as blurriness, loss of vision, the sudden appearance of floaters or flashing lights, could be indicative of serious conditions like retinal detachment or acute glaucoma. Immediate evaluation from a medical professional is essential.

If your eyes come into contact with harmful chemicals, it’s crucial to flush them immediately with clean water and seek professional assistance promptly. Our optometrists can help flush the substance from your eyes. 

Your Eye Health Is Our Priority

Vision For Life Eyecare is here to prioritize your eye health and well-being. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing timely emergency eye care services from our 5 locations in Central Alberta. If you or a loved one are facing an eye emergency, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for immediate assistance.

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Our Services

Adult & Senior Eye Exams

Adult & Senior Eye Exams

Children’s Eye Exams & Myopia Control

Myopia Control

Optical & Optical Laboratory Services

Frames & Lenses

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Emergency & Urgent Medical

Emergency Eye Care

Dry Eye Therapy

Dry Eye Therapy

Glaucoma Management & Treatment Services

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Cataract Referrals & Diabetic Eye Care

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Our Locations

We are proud to be the local, independent optometrist in the Ponoka, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Hanna, and Coronation communities. Vision For Life Eyecare is also a member of Eye Recommend and is dedicated to personalized and comprehensive eye care.

Ponoka Eye Care

You can find us at the corner of 51 Avenue and 52 Street, right across from the Ponoka RCMP station. 

  • 5120 51 Avenue
  • Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

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Lacombe Vision Centre

You can find us just off Hwy 2A on 49b Avenue, behind Leto’s restaurant, across the street from MNP and Doc Braces.

  • 4716 49b Ave Unit 1
  • Lacombe, AB T4L 1K2

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Blackfalds Eye Care

We are located on Parkwood Road near Highway Street, between Sandstone IDA Pharmacy and Resolve Bar and Grill. 

  • 5013 Parkwood Road, #4
  • Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0

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Hanna Vision Centre

You can find us on the corner of 2 Avenue W. and 5 Street W., with plenty of parking available around the building.

  • 609, 2nd Avenue W (Kral Professional Building)
  • Hanna, AB T0J 1P0

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Coronation Vision Clinic

You can find us on Municipal Road, right across from the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre, with plenty of parking in front of the building.

  • 5002 – Municipal Road
  • Coronation, AB T0C 1C0

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Preventative Strategies to Promote Lifetime Visual Health

Eye disease can come in many forms, and we use innovative diagnostic technology to help detect, manage, and treat different forms of eye disease, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.

We aim to preserve your long-term eye health through early detection and early treatment. Eye diseases can be overwhelming to manage—we want to help.

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Yours to Preserve, Protect, & Cherish, & We’ll Do the Rest

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Ponoka Eye Care

  • 5120 51 Avenue
  • Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

Lacombe Vision Centre

  • 4716 49b Ave Unit 1
  • Lacombe, AB T4L 1K2

Blackfalds Eye Care

  • 5013 Parkwood Road, #4
  • Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0

Hanna Vision Centre

  • 609, 2nd Avenue W (Kral Professional Building)
  • Hanna, AB T0J 1P0

Coronation Vision Clinic

  • 5002 – Municipal Road
  • Coronation, AB T0C 1C0
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