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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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 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! 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 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
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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New BCDO President: Dr. Evelyn Lo Vancouver, May 9, 2024 – It’s our distinct honour to introduce our new President, Dr. Evelyn Lo! Dr. Lo has been serving on the BCDO Board since 2020, and comes with extensive experience as not only an optometrist, but a leader in the optometric profession. A Lego-enthusiast, Dr. Lo
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Vancouver, December 18, 2023 – With high spirits, we enter the holiday season while looking back at some of our most memorable moments of 2023. From our Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR event, to our New Grad Bootcamp, to our Science World exhibition, there’s no doubt that we have made significant strides this year at BCDO.
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The Superpower Of Sight Exhibition Vancouver, December 7, 2023 – And that’s a wrap for our Science World exhibition – The Superpower Of Sight. We had a blast throughout October raising awareness about eye health in alignment with Children’s Vision Month. From conversations on the benefits of eye exams, to participation in our interactive activities,
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Vancouver, December 7, 2023 – At the end of March, our EyeSafe team made a great pivot in the face of ongoing supply issues by removing their flat-style frames from the EyeSafe program. The team extended support to all participating members during the transition in waiving all restocking fees on returned frames until the end
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