FYidoctors - Calgary - Elveden Centre
Calgary (Alberta)
T2P 0Z5
- Telephone: 403-263-9090
- Email: calgary-elvedencentre@fyidoctors.com
Contactless Curbside Pickup
We are taking many precautionary measures to prevent the transfer of COVID-19 to you and your loved ones.
As healthcare providers, we take the global concern about COVID-19 very seriously. We are doing whatever it takes to ensure that both your eye and overall health needs are attended to at this time. Social distancing should not compromise your ability to see clearly.
We are happy to now offer contactless curbside pickup at most of our locations. All you need to do is call the clinic upon arrival, and your product will be delivered to you outside in a tray or basket. All glasses and contact lenses are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by a member of our team before being delivered, including frames, lenses, cases and boxes.
If you receive your glasses and they do not fit properly, please contact us by phone or email and we will do everything we can to address your concern. We will assess on a case-by-case basis whether it is safe to drop them off at the clinic, or if we will need to schedule an appointment once regular operations resume.
It is of utmost importance that you feel supported by FYidoctors throughout these unprecedented times. If you have any inquiries regarding your eye health, including prescription or eyewear needs, please know that we are here to answer them anytime by phone or email.
Glasses Sale
Now offering 20% off eyewear* online and in-store!
Shop for high-quality, fashionable frames from home or in-clinic for less.
If you’ve had your eye on a new pair of glasses, take advantage of this offer now. Find premium brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Sacori, Paul Frank and many more at fantastically low prices.
Enter promo code 20VSH at checkout on shop.fyidoctors.com to receive 20% off your order.
*Discount valid on the purchase of a complete pair including frames, prescription lenses and coatings. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Excludes contact lenses. Valid prescription required for the purchase of prescription lenses and coatings. Offer valid until May 31, 2020. Doctors of Optometry.
Exclusive Paul Frank Collection
Exclusive Paul Frank collection only $199⁹⁹* for a complete pair online or at select clinics only.
Includes Paul Frank frame with Single Vision lens and scratch resistant + anti-reflective coating.
Paul Frank frames are influenced by mid-century modern design, music and pop culture. By incorporating bright colours, the company has attracted an almost cult-like following for Paul Frank’s take on everyday objects.
*Price based on 1.5 index single vision lens. Available at select clinics only. Some restrictions apply. Valid until December 31, 2020. Doctors of Optometry.
Contact Lens Safety
Is it Safe to Wear Contacts During COVID-19?
FYidoctors wants to assure you that contacts are safe to use when proper hygiene and disinfecting procedures are met. For detailed steps read our blog.
COVID-19 has caused an increased and warranted concern regarding hand-hygiene, and how that may affect the use of contact lenses. You may be wondering, is it still safe to use contacts given the COVID-19 circumstances?
FYidoctors wants to assure you that if you continue to use proper hygiene procedures, contact lenses remain safe to use. These procedures include properly washing your hands before and after touching both your contacts and your eyes and disinfecting your contact lenses regularly with every use.
Much of the concern surrounds the fact that contact lens wearers are more prone to touching their face. This can also be true for those who use spectacles especially reading glasses, which can be set down and picked up multiple times during a day. Proper hand washing, surface cleansing, and washing your glasses are important precautions to minimize any risk of contamination.
FYidoctors has compiled a how-to list of the proper procedures to follow when putting on your eye wear. Please note that these procedures should always be adhered to—whether COVID-19 is present in our environments or not.
How to Safely Use Contact Lens and Eyewear
1. Always wash your hands before touching your contact lenses.
We can’t stress enough the importance of hand washing. Wash your hands before you put in your contacts and before you remove them. The Government of Canada has stated proper hand washing means 20 seconds carefully with water and soap, including the back of your hands, palms, between your fingers and under fingernails. Dry your hands with unused towels to avoid the introduction of bacteria before you touch your eyes. Turn off the tap using paper towel. Wash your hands frequently, throughout the day.
2. Dispose of your Dailies or disinfect your Weeklies and Monthlies contacts.
If you use daily disposable contacts, throw them away after one use. If you reuse your contact lenses, follow the manufacturer instructions on how to regularly disinfect them.
3. If you are sick, discontinue contact use.
Consistent with the guidance given under normal circumstance, don’t use your contacts if you have cold or flu-like symptoms. Touching your eyes and contacts will only aggravate this area, and potentially spread infection, such as conjunctivitis, to your eyes.
4. Don’t forget to wash your eye glasses too.
If you become sick and discontinue contact use, or if you wear glasses as your form of correction, proper precautions must be followed to clean spectacles. Viruses like COVID-19 can exist on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Often we are removing our glasses throughout the day (more so for those with reading glasses), so it is essential that they are disinfected regularly. The safest way to clean and sanitize spectacles is with warm (not hot) water and dish soap. Avoid harsh cleaners that contain ammonia and isopropyl alcohol, which could potentially destroy the coating on your glasses.
Both The University of Waterloo’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education and Alcon, a contacts lens manufacturer, have released evidence-based statements on the subject of COVID-19 and contacts. They reiterate contacts are safe to use, however, only when the proper hygiene precautions are followed, such as properly washing your hands before and after touching contacts and disinfecting your contact lenses.
While it is an understandably stressful time, we want to assure you that regular contact use is safe with proper hygiene and precautions. These procedures should be followed regardless of COVID-19. Safe hygiene is necessary to protect yourself from viruses.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to an FYidoctors clinic near you to learn more about contact lens safety or if you have any questions or concerns.
FYidoctors is committed to providing you with insight on the latest eye care information and resources as the COVID-19 situation evolves.
For more information on FYidoctors’ response, visit our COVID-19 information page.
Resources
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education: COVID-19 and contact lens wear: what do eye care practitioners and patients need to know?
Alcon: Contact Lens Wear Information
The Government of Canada: Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Sacori | Premium Eyewear
THE NEW STANDARD OF PREMIUM EYEWEAR
Welcome to the world of Sacori. A specially crafted line of frames launched in collaboration with Arlene Dickinson a two-time best-selling author, influential entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Arlene worked closely with the FYidoctors design team to develop a core line of frames exclusive to FYidoctors | Visique. Sacori eyewear is made for people who want their frames to match their spirit and know that style and substance does not have to mean expensive.
Sacori frames are meticulously crafted and offer the very best in materials and design. When paired with our high-quality Canadian made lenses, Sacori is simply the new standard of premium eyewear.
STYLE. SUBSTANCE. SACORI.
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INTRODUCING THE NEW STANDARD OF PREMIUM EYEWEAR
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EXCELLENCE TAKES EFFORT
Our lenses are made in Canada and feature an HD Plus ultra-protective coating that protects against scratches, reduces glare and repels water. The easiest to clean of any lens on the market.
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This FYidoctors location is pleased to be able to provide you with comprehensive eye care in a safe clinic environment once again. As doctors, the health of you and your family is our top priority, which is why we have implemented a new examination process with enhanced safety procedures. Our staff has been extensively trained on how to clean all equipment and touch points throughout the clinic. We would like to encourage all patients to please call ahead when planning to visit our clinic in order for us to try and monitor the number of patients in the clinic at any given time.
To learn more about our new and ongoing safety procedures, click here.
Your vision is important and we remain intent on providing you and your family the personalized care you deserve.
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Formerly known as City Focus Optometry & Eyewear.
We've officially changed our name to FYidoctors! Same great staff and exceptional service.
Our optometrists are proud to be part of the Eyesafe program. Eyesafe is a free program administered by the Alberta Association of Optometrists.
Please be advised that Dr. Bridges is not accepting new patients at this time. If you are a current patient and would like to book an appointment with Dr. Jill Bridges, please contact the clinic directly. Thank you.
Meet Our Optometrists
Laurie Dodds
Laurie Dodds
Dr. Laurie Dodds is a born and raised Albertan, originally from Edmonton. She graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1982. During her first years as an optometrist she practiced in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. In 1985 Laurie moved closer to home, settling in Calgary. She then operated a solo practice for 22 years before joining City Focus Optometry in 2007.
Laurie hopes to continue serving previous patients as well as new patients at her new location where there is more diverse coverage for unique patient needs. She has a special interest in finding the most suitable contact lenses for her patients. Other optometric interests of hers are vision therapy, working with both children and adults with eye co-ordination and visual perceptual problems.
Laurie has three terrific children and the whole family enjoys hiking, skiing, biking and kayaking together.
Annie Drouin
Annie Drouin
Dr. Annie Drouin was born and raised in a small town southeast of Quebec City, in the province of Quebec. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Montreal in 1995. Shortly afterwards she moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she practiced for four years.
In 1998, Annie followed her husband to-be to Calgary. Since her arrival in Calgary, Annie has worked primarily as an associate for Dr. Laurie Dodds and in the summer of 2007 they joined Dr. Jill Bridges at City Focus Optometry.
Annie enjoys a broad scope of practice. She particularly likes working with children and has a special interest in vision therapy and contact lenses. She always welcomes an opportunity to speak French or Spanish with her patients and now offers eye exams in French.
When Annie is not working, she is busy trying to keep up with her husband and their three little boys. Together they enjoy an active family life, filled with lots of sports and outdoor activities.
Yen Dang
Yen Dang
Dr. Yen Dang obtained her Bachelor’s of Biological Science from the University of Calgary and her Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in 2014. She is a member of the Canadian and Alberta Optometric Associations and is Optometry Board Certified in both the United States and Canada. Her externships training included cataract and vitreo-retinal disease treatment and management with optometrists and ophthalmologist at OMNI Eye Services in Atlanta. She further diversified her clinical experience in specialty contact lens fitting and pediatrics. Dr. Dang enjoys a diverse scope of practice for optometry but has a special interest in specialty contact lens fitting and ocular disease management.
Away from the office, she is committed to giving back and has participated in various eye care projects over seas. She often volunteers at CUPS Optometry clinic and hope to be able to do more for the community. For leisure, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, jogging, and drinking a great cup of coffee.
She believes the best part of her profession is being able to meet new people and having the privilege to use her skills to help you keep good vision and healthy eyes. Dr. Dang believes in taking time with patients and will take special interest in addressing your particular eye care needs. She welcomes all patients and looks forward to caring for you and your family!
Dr. Dang is now offering eye exams in Vietnamese.
Jill Bridges
Jill Bridges
Dr. Jill Bridges (nee McKechnie) was born in Calgary, Alberta. After graduating from Western Canada High School she attended Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Jill then received her Doctorate of Optometry in 1987 from the University of Waterloo in Ontario and has practiced in Calgary ever since. She opened City Focus Optometry in 1997 operating the practice as a solo practitioner for many years. She joined a Canadian company called Fyidoctors in 2016 to ensure that her patients’ receive state of the art technology and care.
Jill enjoys a broad scope of practice but has a passion for contact lenses. She has worked closely with the paediatric surgeons at the Alberta Children's Hospital customizing contact lenses for infants and toddlers. As well, she has achieved success fitting contacts for people with corneal diseases such as keratoconus and high prescriptions.
Jill has enjoyed spending time every year at the Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) as a volunteer optometrist. As well, she spent a few weeks in ‘old’ Kingston, Jamaica on a vision care project with the Foundation of International Self Help.
When not working she spends her personal time with her husband, son and dog. No one seems to be able to sit still for very long in the Bridges family! They love to ski, spend time at the lake, hike and travel.
Eric Wiseman
Eric Wiseman
Dr. Eric Wiseman was born and raised in Calgary and attended Western Canada High School before moving to Halifax for his undergraduate degree. After graduating from Dalhousie University he began his Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. During his time in optometry school, he gained invaluable clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Ocular Disease with an externship at Jack C. Montgomery Veteran Affairs hospital in Oklahoma and an eye care service trip to Bucharest, Romania.
While in the office, he enjoys getting to know his patients and their visual needs to find the solution that best fits their lifestyle. He is especially interested in contact lenses and dry eye management.
Out of the office he can be found enjoying Calgary's pathways, golf courses, outdoor rinks and nearby skiing.
