Frequently asked questions

We are located in the Inglewood neighborhood of Calgary, in the Avli building at 1020 9 Ave SE, unit #112. You'll find us next to the Hose and Hound pub and across from Bite Grocery and Gravity Espresso Wine and Bar. For detailed directions, check Google Maps or visit our website.

You can find paid street parking right outside our shop Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Free parking is available at other times. Alternatively, you can park for free one block north along 8 Avenue SE, or use the paid street parking on 9 Ave SE (free after 3:30 PM Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday).

Walk ins are welcome for shopping, eye exams and eye emergencies. In the event we are fully booked, we may book a time for you to return. Since we take our time with each patient, we have limited eye exam slots each day so we recommend booking an appointment online (https://www.respecteyecare.com/book)or by calling us at 403-454-5880 during open hours. This allows us to ensure we give you our undivided attention.

Contact us immediately! We'll save you waiting 2+ hours at the ER or walk-in clinic. We offer same-day emergency visits—just text/call us at 403-454-5880.

We offer direct billing to a handful of insurance providers including Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life (formerly Great West Life), Sun Life, Green Shield Canada, Manulife, and many others. See the full list of insurance providers we direct bill (https://www.respecteyecare.com/direct-billing)with. If your health insurance company isn't one we can direct bill to, we will ensure you have all the receipts you need to submit a claim after your visit.

Yes, we are accepting new patients! You don't need to provide your file from your previous eye doctor, but we may request it if you have a complicated case history. To book an appointment, contact us or book online for the most efficient service.

Our annual adult eye exams cost $195, which includes comprehensive vision and eye health testing with digital, high-resolution optomap retinal imaging. If you wear contact lenses, the exam costs $230 and includes both glasses and contact lens prescriptions. Please note that adult eye exams are not covered by Alberta Health, but many company insurance plans contribute to an exam every two years. Check with your insurance provider for details. We have moved away from Alberta Health related services for eye emergencies, children 0-18 years old, and seniors 65+. To read more about how we're elevating our eyecare, see here. For the latest updates, please check our website.

Caring for your eyes, a complimentary beverage from our mini fridge and good company! A visit to the eye doctor at Respect is meant to feel relaxed and comfortable. In your comprehensive eye exam, we will review your overall health, eye health and vision. We'll cover a number of tests (none of which you need to study for!) such as a cover test, pupil reactions, eye muscle movement, visual acuity, retinal exam, and a slit lamp exam. We are proud to offer technology that does not require a dreaded air-puff in the eye nor dilation drops - except in rare cases. Read more about what to expect in our eye exams. (https://www.respecteyecare.com/post/what-to-expect-for-my-eye-exam-by-my-calgary-optometrist)

Yes, yes and yes! Come on in and check out our eyewear collection (https://www.respecteyecare.com/our-collection-glasses-shop-calgary)in person.

Great question. Binocular vision (https://www.respecteyecare.com/post/what-is-binocular-vision)is when both eyes are functioning normally and sending individual signals to the brain and then the brain fuses these signals into a conherent singal signal. When the individual signals from the eyes and the meshing of those signals in the brain breaksdown, that is when you start to see binocular breakdown. Check out our article for more in depth information. (https://www.respecteyecare.com/post/what-is-binocular-vision)

Amblyopia (https://www.respecteyecare.com/post/what-is-amblyopia)is also known commonly as a lazy eye or wandering eye. This generally occurs when there is a loss of vision in one eye or in both eyes.

We take this question to heart when it comes to our childrens' exam, and make it our mission to educate all of our parents, especially the new parents, the impact screen time has on their kids’ eyes. Check out our FULL article (https://www.respecteyecare.com/post/screen-time-children)on the subject.