In Canada, we’re lucky to have so many daily disposable soft multifocal contact lens options approved for myopia management. At Avenue Eyecare, the lenses we fit are backed by myopia management studies to ensure our patients are prescribed lenses that have been shown to work well on hundreds of...
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The field of myopia management is continuing to evolve with new products and treatment options for our patients. We’re excited to launch the new spectacle lens options MyoCare and Myocare S by the well known lens maker, Zeiss. The MyoCare lens has special ring-shaped optical structures on...
We’re so excited to add revolutionary dry eye treatment technology to our line-up: Lumecca Intense Pulse Light and Forma-I Radiofrequency by InMode. These technologies were originally developed and used in dermatology and aesthetics. They have been well-studied in recent years for the treatment of dry eye disease. InMode’s...
We’re excited to introduce our newest tool to help us be at the forefront of myopia management. Lenstar Myopia by Haag-Streit combines the precision of the Lenstar 900 optical biometer with the management tools of Eyesuite Myopia software. This new technology enables us to measure your child’s axial length...
This month we’re wrapping up our staff highlights with a Q&A session with Dr. Jessica Chang. She opened Avenue Eyecare in 2011 and has led its evolution over the years. Enjoy! What attracted you to become an optometrist? I was introduced to optometry at a very young age when...
Blephex is an in-office treatment for blepharitis. This handheld device helps deep clean and exfoliate the lid margins. The procedure uses a soft disposable medical grade micro-sponge that spins along the edge of your eyelids and lashes. Blephex is a painless procedure that safely and effectively...
Over the last several days, Metro Vancouver’s air quality remains one of the worse in the world. Smoke and soot from wildfires in Washington and Oregon are causing unsafe conditions for us up here. I’m looking at the air quality index (AQI) on my Apple watch and it’s a...
Avenue Eyecare has been closed for routine eye exams due to COVID-19 since Spring Break. We’ve been helping with triaging questions and emergencies during this time and have received several calls from concerned parents regarding the increased amount of screen time their children are getting at home. Schools have...
Dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive condition affecting about 30% of Canadians. Symptoms include eye fatigue, soreness, grittiness, and sensitivity to light. If left untreated, dry eye symptoms can lead to eye inflammation, abrasion of the eye’s surface, corneal ulcers, and poor vision. Meibomian glands, which are...
Meibography is a diagnostic tool we have at Avenue Eyecare to help us determine the root cause of your dry eye disease. It images the oil glands, also called the “meibomian glands”. These glands are responsible for producing the oily layer of our tear film, which helps stabilize our...
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...
When the new year rolls around, we all can’t help but think how we will improve over the year that just passed. Do you want to eat healthier? Quit smoking? Be more active daily? Routine examinations and early detection of disease makes your doctor’s job easier and is better...
Last week I had an interesting case that I haven’t seen for a while. A patient came in complaining about wavy vision in his left eye. It started about 3 weeks ago and has progressively gotten worse. We performed the eye exam and the best corrected vision...
This past week, I had 2 patients come in extremely worried because of what they described as “blood in their eye”. This condition, called subconjunctival hemorrhage, looks very red and scary but is usually harmless. When a blood vessel on the front of they breaks, blood leaks out...
Within the past few weeks, I have had 2 patients that came in with some eye discomfort. Patient #1, was a 69 year old woman that suffers from dry eyes and whenever she wakes up, she feels a sharp pain. It started about 3 years and hasn’t really...
When I get to the point of my eye exam where I need to put dilation drops into my patients eyes, I remind them why it’s important and go over the short term side effects. Dilation drops make your pupil larger so that the doctor can get a...
Artificial tears are over-the-counter eye drops that are mainly used to moisturize the ocular surface. They are usually recommended for dry eye disease or even to help flush out irritants from our eyes. Patients often get overwhelmed and confused when deciding which one to buy because there are...
As you may be aware, Bob Costa will not be hosting NBC’s Olympic Primetime coverage due to an eye infection. The most likely cause is a viral infection that most people call “pink eye”. In scientific terms, it’s called Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis. Symptoms may include sudden onset of irritation,...
I recently heard that 60{4422c3e9d6d956ffe17c4a9703f8867adf328a271a08c00de098d82d34d0cfb5} of New Year’s resolutions are health related. If you haven’t made any resolutions for 2014 yet, here are 5 goals you can set that will promote good eye health: 1. What you eat affects your eye health. Incorporate foods that are high in anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty acids to...