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...
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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...
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...
The end of 2014 is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about maximizing your unused benefits. Make sure you book your appointment with your Dentist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist and of course your Doctor of Optometry!! Come in and make use of your extended health benefits or health...
When I went to school in Chicago, one of the things I learned was Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as winter depression or winter blues. Ever since I’ve been working more in my office and less time outside, I have experienced some winter blues. Symptoms may include oversleep, lack...
It’s getting dark and that means Halloween is just around the corner. A lot of children will be trick or treating. Here are some safety tips that will help prevent some eye injuries. 1. Avoid costumes that block vision Masks, wigs and eye patches are fun Halloween accessories but they...
What We Do at Avenue Eyecare On a typical day at Avenue Eyecare, there is an assortment of things we do. In the morning, after opening the clinic, we check the voice messages and emails. Soon after that, the first patient of the day arrives. If it is a...
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Dr. Karen HL Lee completed her undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology and Genetics. In 2010, she was accepted into the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. In...
It has been about one week since the World Cup Tournament has started in Brazil. There has been lots of upsets and surprises from different countries. As this sport is becoming more popular in Canada, kids are on the field learning this sport. A few parents has asked...
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...
You might ask yourself what does “beezing” mean? It’s a new trend where kids are using lip balm to their eyelids to attempt to create a unique sensation. So how does it work? It’s usually when you apply a lip balm that contains peppermint oil or menthol-containing lip...
WOW!!!! With a blink of an eye, we are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary. We would like to thank you all for your support. Without our loyal clients and patients we will not have made it this far. We would like to invite everybody to come to our Open...
Image source: Treehugger.com I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms that are all over the city. However, this is also the start of allergy season. Did you know that when you log onto your local weather network, it will tell you the pollen count for weeds,...
Our new website videos have been a work in progress for the last few months and I’m excited to share them with you. Our homepage video allows people to go on a little tour of our Kerrisdale community as well as our clinic. A special thank you goes out to our...
Picture Source: thestar.com It’s been a while since I had a chance to blog. I just came back from Hong Kong and Tokyo and a lot of children were wearing glasses. Their school system requires reading and writing at the age of 3 and the children spend a...
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,...
At Avenue Eyecare, we hope everyone enjoyed their fun filled holidays. One of your New Year Resolutions may include taking care of your eyes. We recommend children under the age of 19 to have their eye exams done every year. Children eye exams are fully covered by their BC Carecard. ...
Don’t you wish that your Doctor of Optometry is able to bill your insurance directly like your dentist? Well, we have partnered up with Telus e-claims and have been trying their pilot program for almost the past 6 months. There are glitches but overall, it works pretty...
Last month, I had a 65 year old Caucasian male that came into my office complaining about blurred vision in his left eye. He has always had perfect 20/20 vision but needed to wear over the counter reading glasses. His last eye exam was almost 8 years...
Did you know that 80{4422c3e9d6d956ffe17c4a9703f8867adf328a271a08c00de098d82d34d0cfb5} of learning is visual? And 1 in 5 children has an undetected vision disorder! This problem is often misdiagnosed as a behaviour or an attention deficit issue. A simple eye exam can change everything. The months of August and September are a great time to have...