My name is Ying and I am an UC Berkeley graduated optometrist practicing in Vancouver, B.C. Optometry surrounds our everyday lives if you pay close attention, which is one of the reasons why I love this profession. Helping people to achieve happy & healthy eyes is my passion and...
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Do you have eyecare benefits or a health spending account that will expire December 31, 2017? It’s time to get your spare pair of glasses or prescription sunglasses before your benefits expire! #useitorloseit
It’s Kerridale Days once again on September 8-9! There will be live outdoor music, face painting, sidewalk sales, an outdoor movie at Elm Park, and other entertainment. We will be having a customer appreciation event in conjunction with Kerrisdale Days and you don’t want to miss it. Here’s a...
We were invited by Axiom Zen|Zen Hub to provide a talk about visual hygiene. Their employees spend a lot of time on the computer and we shared some helpful tips. Here are some of them! 1. 20/20/20 rule (Every 20 mins, look away at 20ft away for 20...
Avenue Eyecare is about bringing you the eyecare products to you. Our staff was super excited when we met the owner of Nerdwax at Vision Expo East. He was featured in Shark Tank and we will be promoting his product at our clinic. If you apply it to your...
Last month when our staff went to Vision Expo East, we were able to look at some very innovative and exciting products. Well, here is one of them. We love eyes ♥ is what our doctors and staff recommends. We love eyes ♥ is a natural and non-toxic make...
Spring time! It has been a long and gruesome winter and we can finally enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms and tulips. However, for some of us, spring time can trigger our allergies. The worst part is itchy eyes and you want to rip your eyes out. Most over the...
It’s that time of year again… back to school! Here is a handy health checklist for parents of young children preparing for the start of the next school year. 1. Immunizations are all up to date to protect your children from preventable diseases. 2. General annual physical exam to...
Thank you for reading part one. If you have had a chance, please read part 1 first. Here is part two and I’ll just dive right into it. Orthokeratology – This is one of the hottest contact lenses in the market. Studies have shown that this can help...
Just the other day, I had a patient who was referred to me from a family doctor nearby with a “hordeolum”, often also referred to as a “stye”. A stye is a bump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection of the glands at the base of...
Summer is in full swing and the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. This week I have had a few patients that were interested in contact lenses. There reasons range from wedding to regular weekly hikes. I will be discussing in this first part about soft contact lenses and...
When Dr. Tung and I were at the frame show in New York a couple of months ago, we were both drawn to the O&X New York display. Their unique frame colours, shapes, and materials made it an easy choice to bring this line to our clinic. The letters...
We’re now carrying SmokexMirrors!! Designed in New York, and handcrafted in France, SmokexMirrors uses the highest quality materials and most innovative techniques. The current line is inspired by 60’s and 70’s rock music, taking on a classic cool look with a futuristic approach. It has gained popularity among some...
Lisa is our newest member, and the baby of the team. Lisa just recently finished her two year diploma at Douglas College, to become an Optician. During the short time she has been here, Lisa is settling in and getting comfortable in the new environment. She is currently under...
This weekend, we are celebrating Carnival Days in Kerrisdale on Saturday April 25th! The event kicks off with the Little League Parade at 10 AM followed by horse and carriage rides, face painting, live, music, balloons, and a sidewalk sale. Avenue Eyecare will be offering FREE TRANSITIONS UPGRADE to...
1-Day Acuvue Define lenses have been available in Asia for several years, and now with a couple of new colours added to the line, it has been released in Canada. The material used in this lens is the same as the popular Acuvue 1-Day Moist lens and the colour...
It’s this time of year again. Most likely your Doctor of Optometry will be attending the BC Doctors of Optometry 2015 Annual Conference from February 28th, 2015 to March 2nd, 2015 at the Westin Bayshore. It’s an important opportunity for professional development and networking. There will be 28 courses...
Happy Chinese New year everyone! Some of you may have known but I had my laser eye surgery (PRK) surgery done on December 15, 2014. It’s almost been 2 months of recovery time and I can finally say I’m recovered. So let me give you some background. My prescription...
There is a very good article in the October 2014 issue of “Today’s Parent” that includes an informative Eye Health Report section. For those of you who haven’t come across it, it includes interesting cases, facts, and statistics. Here are some highlights for those who missed it. 1 in...
Dear Patients and Readers, Thank you for a great 2014! The Westender has opened up their online polls for their annual “Reader’s Choice” issue. If you have been through our doors in the past and have enjoyed our services, we would appreciate your votes! We are looking for votes...