Dr. Andre Stanberry on Glaucoma
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Ask an Expert: Glaucoma
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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Axial Length: An Essential for Myopia Management
Dr. Nicole Poon, OD, FAAO Optometrist and BCDO Member Myopia is more than a refractive error requiring optical correction. It is an ocular disease of eye length elongation. With global prevalence projected to reach 50% by 2050 and 10% expected to have high myopia, there is no safe level of myopia1,2. The potential visually debilitating
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The 20-20-20 Rule: Fact or fiction?
Communications Committee BC Doctors of Optometry Have you ever heard of the “20-20-20 Rule”? – it might not be what you thought it was! The “20-20-20 Rule” is an unofficial guideline that optometrists may sometimes use to help patients prevent eye strain and preserve their vision. It requires people to take a break every 20
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Welcome to the Knowledge Hub
Anastasia Whillikers CEO, Opthaboom Corp. Welcome to the BC Doctors of Optometry Knowledge hub. Articles and insight from professionals in the field of Optometry and Opthamology will be shared here for the benefit of the membership. Have an article or area of expertise to feature in this space? Contact communications@optometrists.bc.ca to coordinate publication.
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Children’s Vision Month: BCDO On Transit
Children’s Vision Month: BCDO On Transit British Columbia, October 15, 2024 – This Children’s Vision Month, BCDO has hit the public transit system across British Columbia with a second campaign highlighting children’s eye health. Why take your child in for an eye exam?Around 80% of a child’s learning is through their vision. How well children
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BCDO is Live on BC Transit!
BCDO is Live on BC Transit! British Columbia, July 19, 2024 – This summer, Opie is making appearances on transit across British Columbia! We’re so excited to launch this campaign after many months in the making. Bringing eye health to the forefront of our daily dialogue. Whether you’re riding the bus, driving to work, or
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Shoreline Cleanup with a Vision: Eye Care Professionals Unite for Eye Health and Environmental Impact
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
Dr. Janice Luk talks about the trending procedure that can change eye colour
Vancouver, May 16, 2024 – Optometrist and BCDO Board Member Dr. Janice Luk discusses the trending procedure that permanently changes eye colour, keratopigmentation. We just don’t know the long-term effects of having a pigment in our corneal tissue. There aren’t enough studies that can back the safety at this time. Dr. Janice Luk Launch Video Launch
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