Important Notice

Important Notice

Dear Patients and Referring Physicians, As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, in the interest of the  health and safety of our patients, our staff, and the public, we will remain open to serve patients with urgent and emergent eye conditions. However, we are suspending elective surgery and non-emergent office visits until further notice.  Our doctors remain available for…

Measles Outbreak in BC: Connecting Measles and Eyesight
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Measles Outbreak in BC: Connecting Measles and Eyesight

With the recent measles outbreak in BC, specifically the Greater Vancouver area, measles awareness has increased dramatically in the past couple of months.  With Spring Break coming up, and more families travelling to foreign countries that have lower levels of measles immunization, so we wanted to spotlight the connection between eyesight and measles, especially for…

Diabetes Awareness Month: The Link Between Diabetes And Your Eye Health

Diabetes Awareness Month: The Link Between Diabetes And Your Eye Health

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and today, November 14, is Diabetes Awareness Day. This month, the health community is joining forces to raise awareness for this disease and how it’s more than just being aware of what you’re putting in your body. Most of us associate diabetes solely with nutrition and fitness, when in fact…

Retinal Exams: Early Detection Of Diabetic Retinopathy
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Retinal Exams: Early Detection Of Diabetic Retinopathy

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? This is a medical condition caused by diabetes where the tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged by chronically high blood sugar. This damage causes bleeding, which distorts vision and, eventually, leads to blindness if untreated. This disease affects 80% of the people who have had diabetes for 20 years…

What Is Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (Migs)?
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What Is Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (Migs)?

Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) is the latest, most advanced treatment for glaucoma. Instead of performing invasive surgery to relieve the buildup of naturally-occurring fluids within the eye, the physician implants a stent that allows the eye to continuously drain. In Canada, it can be done as a standalone procedure at the hospital. For patients who…