July 18, 2017
Dr. Tung was invited by Axiom Zen|Zen Hub to provide a talk about visual hygiene. Their employees spend a lot of time on the computer and Dr. Tung shared some helpful tips. Here are some of them! 1. 20/20/20 rule (Every 20 mins, look away at 20ft away for 20 mins) This will help relax […]
June 15, 2017
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 glasses, they won’t slide down your […]
April 18, 2017
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 counter medications like Claritin, Reactine and […]
April 12, 2017
Dr. Tung’s Mini Business Adventure Some of you are wondering, where is Dr. Tung? Why can’t I book an appointment with him? Well, here is an update of what’s going on. New York Dr. Tung and the staff travelled to New York to explore new frames and technology for our patients. More details to come! […]
February 26, 2016
One of the great things about our office is that we have very passionate volunteers that would like to pursue the career as an optometrist. The most common question I hear is “Dr. Tung, why did you want to become an optometrist?”. They always expect a childhood story of my first pair of glasses but […]
May 6, 2015
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 of your favourite celebrities such as […]
April 29, 2015
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 training to become an educational, and […]
February 25, 2015
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 where your doctor will brush up […]
February 18, 2015
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 was approximately -7.50 -1.50 x 180 […]
January 7, 2015
With the time change, the weather has taken a drastic turn. With this temperature difference, a few of my patients are complaining about foggy eyeglasses. What is fog? Fog is a water vapor which is condensed into tiny droplets lying close to a surface. When it’s on a pair of glasses, it hinders your vision […]
