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 excited to announce Stellest lenses by Essilor are now available! These lenses add another spectacle lens correction option for our young patients who are in need of myopia management. These specially designed lenses are used to slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children. How do they work?...
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been selected among a few clinics in BC to pilot the launch of a new myopia management option called Misight Spectacle Lenses. Theses lenses are powered by Diffusion Optics Technology and are clinically shown to slow the progression of myopia in children...
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...
This month, we’re continuing to highlight our staff and doctors on social media so you can get to know us better. Enjoy today’s Q&A session with Dr. Karen Lee who has been a loyal team member since 2012. We met her when she joined our team as an optometric...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Around this time of year, we see a last rush of patients before January because they realize they still have extended health benefits or health spending account dollars to use up. For most companies, these benefits and health accounts are not carried over to the next calendar year. This...
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...
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...