Eye Care Tips & Optical Trends

Eye care tips, optical trends & news from Charm Optical

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How Insurers Spot Benefits Fraud (And Why That Protects You)

How Insurers Spot Benefits Fraud (And Why That Protects You) Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 14, 2026 Canadian insurers spot benefits fraud by looking for patterns in...

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The Numbers Inside Your Frame: 52-18-140, Explained

The Numbers Inside Your Frame: 52-18-140, Explained Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 12, 2026 52-18-140 is three measurements in millimetres, stamped inside one temple arm: a 52...

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Does Insurance Cover Contact Lenses in Alberta? (2026)

Does Insurance Cover Contact Lenses in Alberta? (2026) Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 9, 2026 Usually yes — but not as a separate contact lens benefit. Most...

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The 7 Numbers Your Contact Lens Rx Needs to Order Online

The 7 Numbers Your Contact Lens Rx Needs to Order Online Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 7, 2026 Seven fields: base curve, diameter, power, cylinder, axis, add...

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Furnace Season Dry Eye: Drop vs Gel vs Redness Reliever

Furnace Season Dry Eye: Drop vs Gel vs Redness Reliever Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 5, 2026 Buy the preservative-free hyaluronic acid drop. I-DROP PUR is $35...

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Toric Contacts: Cylinder and Axis Decide Your Real Options

Toric Contacts: Cylinder and Axis Decide Your Real Options Written by the Charm Optical Team • October 2, 2026 Charm Optical carries fifteen toric contact lens boxes, from $45 to...

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Do Meta Glasses Come in a Low Bridge Fit? Sizing Explained

Do Meta Glasses Come in a Low Bridge Fit? Sizing Explained Written by the Charm Optical Team • September 30, 2026 Yes — one model, and it is a real...

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Eye Care With No Insurance in Alberta: The Real Total Cost

Eye Care With No Insurance in Alberta: The Real Total Cost Written by the Charm Optical Team • September 28, 2026 With no insurance in Alberta, expect $99 out the...