Glaucoma

Glaucoma

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a degeneration of the optic nerve of the eye resulting in progressive loss of peripheral vision.   The main cause of glaucoma is an increase in pressure in the eye caused by the inability of the fluid to drain out of the eye. How do we keep track of your glaucoma?…

Oculoplastics: Your Vision and Eye Health are More than Just About Your Eyes

Oculoplastics: Your Vision and Eye Health are More than Just About Your Eyes

Many people incorrectly assume that as eye care professionals, we only treat your eyes. In fact, if they adversely impact your vision or eye health, we can also directly treat issues related to your eye sockets, eyelashes, eyelids, tear ducts, and brows. These facial features support and protect your eyes so when these structures are…

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…