Are you pregnant? Our congratulations! Many women who are pregnant or are looking to become pregnant have done their research on changes that will happen when they are expecting, there are the obvious nausea, appetite changes, and baby brain but one change that may not be commonly known is your vision
Read MoreDoes your child’s vision keep getting worse each year? Have you ever wondered if there’s anything you can do to help your child from having a very high prescription in the future? At View Optometry, we have started offering myopia management for kids who are at high risk of becoming nearsighted. We will look for different risk factors such as family history or trends in how the child vision has been changing over the years.
Read MoreEvery year, the styles coming out of Milan decide so much of our fashion for the upcoming months and the optical world is no different. So what can we expect for the year 2020?
Read MoreDespite the fact that it is a fairly common as we get older, patients are often intimidated by the fact that they are diagnosed with astigmatism . So let’s talk about the facts, the myths and solutions for astigmatism.
Read MoreYou’re invited to our customer appreciation day!
When: October 23rd
Where: 129 3rd Street East, North Vancouver
What: Prizes, Food, & Discounts on Designer Frames
Read MoreDoes my child have a vision problem?
Is my child squinting or frowning when trying to spot near or far objects?
Does my child rub his/her eyes or blink excessively?
Is my child exhibiting poor eye tracking skills?
Does my child have trouble with coordination? Hand-eye or body-eye coordination during physical activities such as a game of catch or riding a bike can arise from difficulty seeing.
We have all had those eye exams where we go in dreading the air puff test. There is nothing to like about this part of an eye exam, I mean having to keep your eyes open while you have air blown into them should come with a prize of its own. Its purpose is to find out whether or not you have elevated eye pressure, although elevated eye pressure does not automatically mean you have glaucoma, it elevates your chances of leading to glaucoma. Let’s face it, like blood pressure, we would rather you keep your eye pressure at a lower level than a high one.
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Whenever there is mention of prescription sunglasses, most people ask the question: Are prescription sunglasses worth it? If you are an outdoorsy person who likes to hike, bike, walk in the sunshine or if you simply like to drive around during sunny weather, then most definitely yes they are worth it. Prescription glasses are necessary to some and even require a special coating to protect their eyes from computer or phone screens. So why not invest in a good pair of sunglasses that you know will protect your eyes from the sun’s UV rays?
Read MoreWe at View Optometry love to be part of our local community, we believe it brings businesses closer to one another. One way that we do this is to participate in the Shipyards Garden District initiative. This is the second year of this program and we are happy to say that we have taken part in this project since the beginning. In our second year we hope to grow more produce to give back to those around us. If you walk by our or any of the garden boxes in Lower Lonsdale, feel free to take any herbs or greens you would like.
Read MoreLadies, have you ever seen someone with long thick eyelashes and wish they were yours? Or worse, seen a man with the best looking eyelashes but who doesn’t appreciate them? Well we are happy to say that we at View Optometry may be able to be of assistance when it comes to longer lashes. We carry a science based and FDA approved treatment called Latisse and in this blog we will tell you why this treatment will make all your lash wishes come true!
Read MoreWashing your hands and drying them before you clean your glasses is a good first step
Run your glasses under a stream of warm water, make sure it’s not hot water as this may damage the anti-reflective coating on your lenses.
Spray eyeglass cleaner on the lenses (Another cleaner that is okay to use is dish soap, a small drop will do if you are out of eyeglass cleaner)
It’s May and you’ve booked your haircut appointment, your dentist appointment, your physical check appointment…. but have you booked your annual eye examination appointment? For the majority of the population, an eye exam doesn’t become important until the eyesight starts blurring or there are sudden symptoms such as floaters or eye strain. Just like the rest of your body, your eyes need to be taken care of, as you only have one pair of eyes in a lifetime
Read MoreIn April, we welcome spring and the renewal of outdoor sports! Outdoor or indoor sports may require some safety glasses such as squash or mountain biking. In this blog we will tell you why it is so important to wear protective eye wear. Staying active is one of the most important parts of staying healthy but safety is often overlooked and can result in eye injuries with permanent damage.
Read MoreThere are many factors that could be affecting your vision! If you are working on the computer often and your glasses do not have a blue filter coating, you may find that after a day’s work that your head will be splitting, your eyes will be dry and you will have to go through it all over again tomorrow. Wearing sunglasses may seem like the smallest action yet it helps protect your eyes against all the UV rays which may cause excessive squinting, cancer and may lead to blindness. Construction workers should always wear safety glasses to avoid little pieces of dirt and possible metal or cement from going into their eyes and scratching their corneas.
Read MoreFebruary is mostly known for Valentine’s day but in the optometry world it is also known as low vision month! There’s a significant part of the population that struggles with low vision and that will struggle with it in the future. The National Eye Institute quotes “ By 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, the number of people 65 and over is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low vision.”
Read More2019! It’s a new year and a fresh start! The new year is usually when people start making resolutions for themselves, most want to adopt a healthier attitude or make more time for themselves, well we have one that combines both. Glaucoma is an eye disease that leads to irreversible blindness and unfortunately it does not generally present any signs or symptoms. This month we are going to raise awareness about Glaucoma otherwise known as “The sneak thief of sight”.
Read MoreIt’s December, that time of year where your neighborhood fills up with Christmas lights, your kitchen smells of cookies and pies, and the shopping malls are overcrowded with people trying to get last minute gifts. During the holidays is also when the amount of injuries spike, including eye injuries! In the optometry world, December is known as Safe Toys and Gifts awareness month. We will let you know what you can do to prevent eye injuries so that your holidays are spent in the ER.
Read MoreDiabetes is easily one of the diseases that is most commonly known to the public. Most people know how type 1 requires insulin and type 2 doesn’t show symptoms until there are obvious complications. Not a lot of people know that diabetes can be caught during an eye exam and that is what we will be talking about in this blog. If diabetes is a concern or runs in your family, please mention it to your optometrist so he or she can take the necessary precautions and tests.
Read MoreOptometrists are not allowed to prescribe any oral medication, they are only allowed to prescribe topical medications such as eye drops or ointments. Now based on this statement, if you’ve assumed that our optometrist will not be able to give you a prescription for medicinal marijuana, you have assumed CORRECT!
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that September is already here and school is back in session. As you make your list of back to school supplies, don’t forget to add an eye exam. Pencil Crayons and new runners are fun to pick out, but if your child has an undetected problem with their vision then successful learning may prove to be problematic. It is estimated that 25% of school age children have a vision problem. If they are left untreated, a child’s ability to learn, socialize with others, and participate in extracurricular activities such as sports will be affected. Many children struggle with vision problems simply because they do not know they have a problem.
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