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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The summer is just around a corner and a lot of patients love water sports whether it’s sailing or swimming. A popular question is, “Can I swim with my contact lenses?”. Swimming with contact lenses should be avoided whenever possible to prevent any ocular infection. Ocular infections may lead...
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...
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...
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...