BC Doctors of Optometry announces new President: Dr. Johnathan Lam May 9, 2018 Vancouver, May 9, 2018 – BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO) is pleased to announce that Nanaimo-based doctor of optometry, Dr. Johnathan Lam, was elected as the Association’s new President effective immediately. Dr. Lam became President after serving on the BCDO Board of Directors for the past year as Vice-President. He also actively advocated for the… Read more
Dr. Pavan Avinashi shares tips on macular degeneration prevention February 22, 2018 Dr. Pavan Avinashi appeared on Breakfast Television to discuss how macular degeneration could be a concern when it comes to your eye health and shared some prevention tips. Read more
Eye exams for kids should be a priority October 31, 2017 Dr. Amanda Farley interviews with North Shore News on why eye exams should be a priority. Read more
Importance of child’s vision health stressed Dr. Amanda Farley explains to the Vernon Morning Star on how children’s vision is among the lowest health priorities for B.C. parents. Read more
Ask an Expert: Children’s Vision Month Dr. Harbir Sian appears on the ‘Ask an Expert’ segment of Global BC to explain the importance on having children’s eyes tested early on in life. Read more
Dr. GS Komarnicky Sees Rise in Calls on Solar Eclipse-related Eye Issues August 23, 2017 Dr. GS Komarnicky told Daily Hive Vancouver that he received a spike of 50 calls from people concerned with eye health issues after viewing the solar eclipse without protection. Read more
Dr. Kevin Mowbray Addresses Concerns about Solar Eclipse on CBC Dr. Kevin Mowbray speaks to CBC about a spike in calls from people concerned about their eye health due to the solar eclipse. Read more
B.C. Optometrists sees increase in calls after solar eclipse August 22, 2017 Drs. Kevin Mowbray and Balraj Sharma discusses the increase in calls after solar eclipse on CTV News. Read more
Dr. Gary Matter Discusses Solar Eclipse Calls in BC Local News Dr. Gary Matter appears in BC Local News in B.C. optometrists receiving calls of eclipse-related eye pain Read more
Dr. Ashala Mah Discusses Solar Eclipse Concerns on Global News August 21, 2017 Dr. Ashala Mah appears on Global News to discuss the higher number of calls she received from people complaining of eye pain following the solar eclipse. Read more
