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...
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This month we’ve been featuring our team on social media so that you can get to know us a little better. We’re wrapping up with special Q&A sessions with each of our doctors this week! Today we’re kicking things off with an invaluable team member who joined us in...
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...
Do you have eyecare benefits or a health spending account that will expire December 31, 2017? It’s time to get your spare pair of glasses or prescription sunglasses before your benefits expire! #useitorloseit
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With just one week left before school is scheduled to start in Vancouver, students and parents are facing the uncertainty of the start of the school year. Despite the uncertainty, many parents are buying their school supplies, clothing and of course sneakers for their children before school starts....
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...
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...
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,...
My colleagues in the United States have been raving about this new revolutionary contact lenses in early 2013. And we just finally have received our trial set in late 2013 and our patients love it. Why? Because when you wear this contact lens, it’s almost like...
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. ...