Signs That Your Child May Need Glasses Part 1
As adults with eyeglasses, it’s easy to tell whether or not we have our glasses on or our contacts in. We’re so used to being able to see that when we remove our corrective lenses, it’s obvious to us that we suddenly can’t see as clearly. Now, think back to the time...
The Do’s & Don’ts Of Contact Lenses
Do You Know What To Do & What Not To Do With Your Contact Lenses? Are you ready to ditch your glasses and get contact lenses in Langley? Get off on the right foot by visiting your optometrist at Vision Care Centre. Not only can we provide you with a thorough eye...
The Benefits of Yearly Eye Exams
There are many ways to help protect your vision and keep seeing the world sharp and clear. Eating healthy is one way to be proactive about your vision health. A diet full of dark, leafy greens and high in omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to help prevent macular...
3 Things All Optometrists Wish More People Knew
No one would go years without putting oil in their car, or checking their house for leaky plumbing, yet when it comes to our health we often ignore preventative maintenance. On a list of essential healthcare professionals, optometrists are almost always down near the...
Why Summer Is The Most Dangerous Season For Contact Lenses
If you wear contact lenses to correct your vision, you probably only think about them twice a day: In the morning when you’re putting them in, and at night when you’re taking them out. It’s important to realize that there are lots of environmental factors that put...
3 Questions To Ask When Choosing Prescription Sunglasses
If you wear glasses on a daily basis, the summer sun creates an inconvenient problem. Although high-quality sunglasses are necessary to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. It is very hard to wear two pairs of glasses at once! Some people opt for sunglasses that...
What Your Eyes are Trying to Tell You: Warning Signs Telling You to See Your Optometrist
Many people when they catch the flu they go to the doctor, so why do individuals who experience changes in their vision neglect to see their local eye doctor? Just like getting your regular physical with your M.D., seeing your optometrist for yearly check-ups or with...
Choosing the Right Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape
Choosing the right pair of glasses is a big decision. You’ll wear them most of the time and be seen with them. In many cases, your glasses become an extension of you and part of your style, which means choosing the perfect pair of glasses is paramount. Your face shape...
Helping You See All Year Round
Let’s face it, you wear glasses. Not only that but you have a vision problem, like many astigmatisms, that cannot be corrected with contact lenses. Or maybe you have dry eyes and contacts rub you raw. But summer is coming, and you don’t want to take your next beach...
Myopia (Near-sightedness)
Myopia is a very common eye condition. Objects in the distance appear more blurred, while closer objects are clearer. This is because either the power of the eye is too strong, or the eye itself is too long. Either way, the image of the object you see is formed...
Hyperopia (Far-sightedness)
Hyperopia is another very common eye condition. Objects in the distance appear generally clearer, while closer objects are blurred. This is because either the eye is not powerful enough, or the eye itself is too short. Either way, the image of the object you see is...
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an eye condition that can occur in conjunction with myopia, hyperopia, or on its own. Astigmatism occurs when the front of the eye (cornea) is not perfectly spherical (often described as ‘football shaped’). It causes the image of the...