Progressives … what are they and why would you want one? Before progressives were invented, our grand-parents and parents would often have to purchase bi-focals in order to see things both at distance and near in one pair of glasses. Due to the glorious affects of presbyopia (the aging and weakening of the natural lens […]
Author Archives: Natasha Liaw
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Jan
Jan
For many of us our vision at night is worse than during the day. This is called night myopia. It can affect people in varying degrees – some people might notice it a lot and others not at all. We usually notice it the most while we’re driving. Even with our glasses and contacts things […]
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Dec
Dec
We hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and getting ready to ring in the new year! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to use up your benefits before they expire (if you don’t it’s like throwing away money!). For our optometry blog today, we’ll be busting common myths about eyes that we hear quite […]
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Dec
Dec
The following are our modified hours for the holidays 🙂 December 24: 10 AM – 2 PM December 27: 10 AM – 2 PM December 28: 10 AM – 2 PM December 29: 12 PM – 4 PM December 30: 10 AM – 2 PM December 31: CLOSED Merry Christmas from all of us at […]
06
Dec
Dec
Winter is upon us! We’ve just received our first snow dump for the year in Vancouver and surrounding areas. However, it is not the first dump on the mountains. Although it seems counter-intuitive, we still need to protect our eyes from damaging UV rays during the winter months. Just because there isn’t as much sun, […]
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Nov
Nov
From Friday November 25, 2016 until December 3, 2016 the following deals will be applicable to all glasses and sunglasses sales: 1. SPEND $250 SAVE $50 2. SPEND $300 SAVE $75 3. SPEND $350 SAVE $100 4. SPEND $400+ SAVE $125 Applicable towards prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses, and regular sunglass sales. Cannot be combined with […]
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Nov
Nov
From November 17-25 our doctor will be away on holidays. Please be advised of the change in operating hours. WEEKDAYS: 10 AM – 4 PM (Tuesdays through Friday) SATURDAY (NOV 19): 10AM – 2PM Regular hours will commence on November 26, 2016. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Nov
Nov
As Remembrance Day approaches, may we all remember to be thankful to our veterans who shaped the Canada we have today and to all the individuals who currently serve. As many of our veterans are part of the aging population, it is important to care of the changes that all of our eyes go through […]
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Nov
Nov
As part of Diabetes Awareness Month, our first blog for November will be about diabetes and how it can affect our eyes. Currently, there are approximately 3.3 million people in Canada living with diabetes in which 90% are Type 2. It is expected that the prevalence of diabetes will double by 2025. Diabetes affects the […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s that time of year again! Time to be creative and bring out your inner demons or fairies – depending on what you prefer. Creating the best look is often in the details and costume contact lenses are often a big part of bringing together the costume. They are great for completing your look and […]