COVID-19 and Your Eye Health March 31, 2020 As we are all preoccupied with COVID-19 and preventing infection from the virus. There is a risk of forgetting other important aspects of our health. For more information please check out the CTV News interview with Dr. Pavan Avinashi. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1931525&jwsource=cl Read more
2019 Happy Thanksgiving October 14, 2019 “A moment of thanks for all that you do. May you receive blessings for the whole year. Happy Thanksgiving.” – The BCDO Team Read more
2019 World Sight Day October 9, 2019 @thinkaboutyoureyescanada Your sight is a gift that keeps on giving. This year celebrate #WorldSightDay by getting your eyes checked. Book an eye exam today! @thinkaboutyoureyescanada Every 20 mins take a 20 sec break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away. To take care of your eyes long term, make sure to… Read more
Dr. Avinashi Helps You Choose The Best Sunglasses For The Summer July 4, 2019 Optometrist Pavan Avinashi explains what to look for in sunglasses to protect your eyes in summer. Read more
Dr. Harbir Sian Helps Provide Eye Care to Syrian Refugees April 12, 2019 Vancouver optometrist, Dr. Harbir Sian, recently travelled to Jordan to help provide eye care to Syrian refugees and shares his story with CTV: Read more
Dr. Mona Sandhu Offers Free Vision Services to Those in Need November 3, 2018 Dr. Mona Sandhu and her two optometric assistants, Samantha Kemp and Natalia Jette, teamed up with Nightshift Street Ministries to start vision clinics for those who couldn’t afford the services. Since the past year, they have provided over 100 low income or homeless people with eye exams and eyeglasses. Dr. Sandhu is hoping to help… Read more
Opinion: How To Protect Your Eyes From Blue Light September 5, 2018 Most of us know not to look directly at the sun, yet we stare at computer screens that emit the same sort of rays. Read the full article in BC Business Read more
Is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscure by all that heavy smoke? August 20, 2018 Thick smoke in parts of Canada has been giving the sun an orange red hue this week that some may find tempting to look at, especially with the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. But is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscured by all that heavy smoke? Dr. Harbir Sian, an optometrist based… Read more
Protecting Young Eyes July 3, 2018 Dr. Michael Dennis shares recommendations on the safe use of electronic screens for children in the Optical Prism. Read more
