Traditional glasses correct blurry distance vision, while myopia control treatments like ortho-k lenses and peripheral defocus eyeglasses can help slow its progression.
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What Are Myopia Eyeglasses?

Traditional glasses correct blurry distance vision, while myopia control treatments like ortho-k lenses and peripheral defocus eyeglasses can help slow its progression.
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You or your child can wear these specially designed lenses while you sleep, so the lens can gently reshape the cornea (the clear front surface of your eye) to improve clarity.
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However, allergies are caused by an external irritant and are usually accompanied by non-eye-related symptoms like sneezing, while dry eyes stem from an issue with tear production or quality. […]
We’re Celebrating 75 Years in Maple Ridge! Join us on Saturday, May 24th as we celebrate 75 years of caring for our community at Maple Ridge Eye Care – Optometrists. We’re so grateful to you, our patients, for 75 years of support! Come join us that day as we host an Open House with a […]
There’s no cure for AMD, but many resources and support services exist to help patients live fulfilling lives, including low-vision aids, assistive device programs, early detection eye exams, community events, and AMD therapy. […]
While dry eye itself does not directly cause blindness, it can lead to complications that may severely impact vision if left untreated.
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Contact lenses work by sitting on the surface of your eye (the cornea) and bending light to focus directly onto your retina, thereby correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. […]
A basic eye exam in BC typically ranges from $75 to $150, which usually covers a comprehensive eye health assessment, including a vision test, eye pressure check, and dilation if necessary. Additional tests and services required can come with extra fees. […]
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye infection that causes redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva – the membrane on the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eye. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or irritants.
While pink eye is easily recognizable and usually not serious, it can sometimes be confused with other conditions that have similar symptoms. In fact, several conditions are commonly misdiagnosed as pink eye including:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Dry eye syndrome
Corneal abrasion or scratch
Foreign body in the eye
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The need to switch between reading glasses and distance glasses can feel like a never-ending cycle. While vision changes are a natural part of growing older, squinting at menus or signs doesn’t have to be.
Progressive eyeglasses are multifocal lenses that offer a smooth transition between different lens powers for distance, intermediate, and near vision. These lenses can provide convenience and clarity of sight, allowing you to navigate your day more effortlessly, whether you’re reading your favourite book or enjoying a scenic view. […]