In- School Vision Assessment Program Returns to Central Okanagan After Strong First – Year Results KELOWNA, BC, March 30, 2026 – Following strong results in its first year, the Early Childhood Vision Assessment Pilot is returning to the Central Okanagan with expanded access for the 2025–26 school year. BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO), in […]
School-Based Vision Assessment Pilot Returns to Vancouver Coastal Health Region VANCOUVER, BC, March 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Following encouraging outcomes from its first year, a school-based vision assessment pilot program is set to continue in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region for a second consecutive year, with expanded reach and an enhanced delivery model, starting
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting our vision is a vital part of managing diabetes. Over time, diabetes can increase the risk of eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy and other complications. Regular eye exams support long-term eye health. Early detection and timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss, ensure
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Changes to Licensure in BC British Columbia, 14 March, 2025 – The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) has announced that the NBEO exam is no longer accepted as a pathway to optometry licensure in the province. We recognize that this decision creates uncertainty for students planning to practice in BC and
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Fighting Blindness Canada With Dr. Delan Jinapriya Ask an Expert: Glaucoma Fighting Blindness Canada spoke with Dr. Delan Jinapriya, MD, glaucoma specialist and medical director of the Galen Eye Institute, Queen’s University, and asked him to answer some common questions about glaucoma. I use drops to control eye pressure, but I’m still showing damage.
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For adults, a regular eye exam is an important part of maintaining your overall health and making your vision last a lifetime. With an eye exam, critical health issues can be identified early. What can a doctor of optometry do for me? Your Doctor of Optometry can: diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders
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Why are eye exams for children important? 1. A full eye exam can check your child’s vision and eye health more than a store sight test or a school vision screening. Full eye exams from a doctor of optometry can be used to: Diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting your child’s eye
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Taking your contact lenses out can be scary the first time you do it. It won’t be long before you get the hang of it – here are some important steps to remember. Prepare the space Wash your hands with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel. This is important to
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Shoreline Cleanup with a vision Eye Care Professionals Unite for Eye Health and Environmental Impact Vancouver, July 13, 2024 – BC Doctors of Optometry partnered with Alcon, Plastic Bank, and the BC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons to spearhead a shoreline cleanup event. Set against the backdrop of declining eye exam rates post-COVID and
