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Eyelid & CosmeticJan 2019

Botox: Not Just For The Rich And Famous Anymore!

Did you know that Botox is more than a cosmetic procedure to make the skin of the rich and famous more youthful? Before it…

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Eye CareNov 2018

Eye Safety; Prevent Sports Injury

Do you love to play hockey, squash, baseball or golf? If you play any sport that involves balls, pucks, racquets, sticks or bats, the…

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Eye CareNov 2018

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…

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Eye CareJul 2018

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…

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Eye CareJun 2018

What Is Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking?

Corneal collagen cross-linking is a procedure which uses riboflavin drops and ultra-violet light to treat progressive and irregular changes in corneal shape, known as…

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GlaucomaMay 2018

Early Symptoms Of Glaucoma

Most ophthalmologists agree that there is usually very little warning or early symptoms for glaucoma. In fact, a large number of people don’t even…

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GlaucomaMay 2018

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…

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GlaucomaMar 2018

Treating Young Glaucoma Patients

When most people think about glaucoma, if they know what it is at all, they picture an elderly person struggling with their vision. This…

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NewsMar 2018

Vancouver’s Winter Can Be Tough For Your Eyes

The winter can be tough for your eyes. For most people, their eye health is probably one of the last things on their mind…

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Eye CareJan 2018

Playing Outside Can Help Reduce Risk Of Eyesight Trouble In Kids

Remember back in the ‘good ‘ol days’ when our parents would send us outside to play until the sun went down? We were encouraged…

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Eyelid & CosmeticJun 2016

Recovery Tips For Eyelid Surgery

Following an eyelid surgery, all patients experience a few aftereffects. In this post, Drs. Joseph King and Gabriel Chu of Fraser Valley Cataract &…

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CataractFeb 2016

Can Younger People Get Cataracts?

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about…

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