Eye Disease Can Significantly Affect Your Eye Health & Vision
Your vision is valuable, but many eye diseases can put it at risk. These diseases can permanently affect your vision, but early treatment can help preserve your sight.
The earlier we diagnose a condition, the sooner we can treat it and lower the risk of potential complications or loss of vision.
Common Eye Diseases
Many eye diseases can develop with time, affecting your eye health and vision. These diseases can develop without visible symptoms, but we can identify these problems during a comprehensive eye exam. Diagnosing these diseases early in their development can help us protect your vision.
After diagnosing eye disease, we can create a customized treatment plan to address this condition. Your optometrist may recommend several treatment options and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irrecoverable vision loss. Many, but not all, forms of glaucoma increase your intraocular pressure (IOP).
Common forms of glaucoma include:
- Primary open-angle glaucoma: This condition occurs when inner eye pressure rises due to fluid not draining from the eye properly, placing pressure on the optic nerve
- Angle-closure glaucoma: This condition occurs when the drainage canals in your eye suddenly close, blocking aqueous fluid & rapidly building up pressure—this form of glaucoma is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention
Normal-tension glaucoma: This condition damages the optic nerve without raising eye pressure—doctors are unsure of the cause of this condition
Cataracts
A cataract is the clouding of your lens, typically caused by age. The clear and flexible lens hardens and becomes cloudy. Cataracts can make it difficult to see, read, drive, or recognize faces as it progresses.
You may not notice cataracts at first, but this condition can make it feel as if you’re looking through a frosted window in later stages. When cataracts affect your vision, you typically require cataract surgery to enjoy clear vision once more.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that causes the progressive decay of the macula. As the macula thins, your central (straightforward) vision is affected while your peripheral (outer) vision remains unchanged. There are 2 forms of this disease: wet and dry AMD.
Wet AMD: This condition occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow into the macula, eventually leaking blood & fluid—wet AMD has the potential to progress rapidly & requires immediate attention.
Dry AMD: This condition is more common, occurring when the tissue in the macula thins & loses the cells needed for vision.
A Customized Treatment Plan for Your Needs
You can protect your eye health and vision with regular eye exams. We can create a customized treatment plan to meet your unique vision needs. Book an appointment if it is time for an eye exam.
OUR LOCATION
Maple Ridge Eye Care is located on the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 230 Street, directly across from the Tim Hortons. Parking is available in the lot directly behind our practice. If you have any questions or are having trouble finding us, please give us a call!

Our Address
- 23015 Dewdney Trunk Road
- Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K9
Contact Information
- Phone: 604-463-4469
- Email: mapleridgeeyecarestaff@gmail.com
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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“Maple Ridge eye care is awesome! The doctors there are very professional and personable. They walked me through everything they were testing on my eyes and so I felt very comfortable. They have a great selection of frames as well. The frames I got were fabulous and I’ve received so many compliments on them! All and all a great experience and I would highly recommend to anyone.”
Shaina W.
“We had a great experience at Maple Ridge Eye Care! Dr. Matter was very knowledgable and personable. He took the time to answer all my questions and explain everything in terms I could understand. He was also great with my 3 year old son.”
Sharleen M.
“My wife and I have been going to Maple Ridge Eye Care for a number of years. We have since moved to Hope, BC and still continue to remain their patients. We have purchased many glasses from them over the years and have always received the best value for our dollar. Dr. Hurlburt and his staff have always provided the best and friendliest service, we would never trust anyone else with our eyes!”
Jeannette C.
“Although no longer a resident of Maple Ridge, I continue and will continue returning to Maple Ridge Eye Care for my eye care needs. The staff are the friendliest and most knowledgeable group I have had the pleasure of dealing with. The exams are very comprehensive and I feel confident that any and all eye sight issues (or related health issues) would be identified early and while they are treatable.”
Linda C.

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