A Year in Review: The Funny, and Creative Ways You Found Our Optometry Clinic Online.
As we wrap up another incredible year at Helio Optometry, we couldn't help but take a peek at our website data and Google Analytics to see how people found us online. Let's just say… it's been a wild ride! From creative spellings to downright hilarious search queries, you've kept us entertained (and grateful) all year long.
Here's a look at some of the funniest and most memorable ways you searched for us—and yes, we love you for every single one of them:
Eyeglasses: "Help Me See Again"
Finding glasses is serious business, but the searches got a little... creative:
"Eyeglass fixing place near me" (We got you!)
"Specs for my face" (Yes, please!)
"Fancy eye frames shop" (We're flattered!)
"Where to buy glasses but not ugly ones" (Come on in—we've got style.)
"Seeing helpers for reading" (Poetic, and we love it.)
Contact Lenses: “How Do I Put These In?”
Contact lenses brought out some real gems this year:
"Eye stickers that help me see" (We're calling them that from now on.)
"Where to buy contact eye discs" (Close enough!)
"How to not blink while putting in contacts" (Practice makes perfect!)
"Contacts near me that don't cost a fortune" (Affordable options? Check.)
"Why do my contacts feel spicy?" (Come see us ASAP!)
Progressive Lenses: “The Fancy Glasses That Do Everything”
Progressive lenses are a hot topic, and your searches about them didn’t disappoint. Here are some of the best ways people looked for them:
"No line glasses for old people but cool" (Progressives are for everyone, and they’re definitely cool!)
"Fancy bifocals without the weird line" (Yep, that’s exactly what they are.)
"Glasses that help me see near and far but don’t make me look weird" (Mission accomplished.)
"Progression glasses for reading and life" (We like your style!)
"Why are progressive lenses so expensive tho?" (We can explain—and they’re worth it!)
"Best progressives that don’t make me dizzy" (We specialize in those!)
Eye Doctor/Eye Dr.: "Help for My Eyeballs"
Ah, the many ways to say "eye doctor." Here are some of the highlights:
"Eye dockter near me" (Close enough!)
"Eye dr pls help" (We're here!)
"Who can check my eyes like a pro?" (That's us!)
"Doctor for my seeing parts" (That's… accurate.)
"Eye man in Edmonton" (Or woman—we've got both!)
Optometrists: "What Even Is That Word?"
The word "optometrist" seems to trip up even the best of us:
"Opto-mistrust" (We promise you can trust us!)
"Optometrishun" (Points for effort!)
"Eye-o-metro-ologist" (We're scientists now!)
"Optometrust me" (We do!)
"Optic place for eyeball checkup" (Nailed it.)
Emergency Eye Care: "Help, It's Urgent!"
Eye emergencies bring out the panic—and the hilarious searches:
"My eye hurts. What do I do?" (Step one: call us!)
"Help, something is in my eye." (We'll get it out.)
"Emergency eyeball doctor" (That's us!)
"Eye swollen like a balloon fix it" (We can!)
"Plz fix my red eyeball now" (Come in—we'll help!)
Eye Infections: “What’s Wrong with My Eye?!”
Eye infections can be alarming, and your Google searches prove it. Here are some of the most relatable (and funny) ways you’ve asked for help:
"Why is my eye so red it looks like a zombie?" (We’ll get you back to human status.)
"My eye is leaking goo. Normal??" (Not normal—come see us!)
"Can pink eye happen to adults or just kids?" (It doesn’t discriminate.)
"Eye burning like fire plz fix" (We’re here for you!)
"How to make eye infection go away fast without a doctor" (Spoiler: don’t DIY—come in!)
"Red eye fix urgent wedding tomorrow" (We understand—let’s save the day.)
"What's That Lump on My Eyelid?"
This topic is always a crowd favourite, and the searches didn't disappoint:
"Weird bump on eye HELP" (We're on it.)
"Why is my eyelid mad at me?" (It's probably a stye—come in and see us.)
"How to get rid of bump on eye lid DIY" (Please don't!)
"Stupid bump on my eyelid that won't go away" (We feel your frustration!)
"Do I have an eye zit??" (Kind of—it's likely a stye. We'll explain.)
Thank You for Supporting Us This Year!
No matter how you searched for us—whether it was "eye doctor near me," "fix my glasses," or "optometrist spelled wrong 10 different ways"—we're so grateful for your trust and support in 2024. Your creativity (and sometimes desperation) in finding us always brings a smile to our faces.
We're proud to be your local eye care provider, and we'll be here whenever you need us—no matter how you spell it.
Here's to another great year of clear vision and hilarious search terms in 2025! 👓✨
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