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How Digital Devices Cause Dry Eyes

Increased screen time is a leading cause of dry eye, as reduced blinking during digital device use leads to eye discomfort and strain. We offer practical tips and advanced treatments to help manage and alleviate dry eye symptoms effectively.

How Digital Devices Cause Dry Eyes Pacific Eye Doctors

Increased screen time is a leading cause of dry eye, as reduced blinking during digital device use leads to eye discomfort and strain. We offer practical tips and advanced treatments to help manage and alleviate dry eye symptoms effectively.

Nutrition Tips for Great Eye Health from Pacific Eye Doctors

A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients like vitamin A, lutein, and omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve and protect your eye health. This blog explores the foods and nutrients that support your visual health and help reduce the risk of common eye conditions.

The Impact of Screen Time on Children: Managing Myopia

Excessive screen time is contributing to the rise of myopia in children, but parents can take steps to manage screen use and protect their child’s vision. Encouraging outdoor activities, following the 20-20-20 rule, and ensuring regular eye exams are key strategies for maintaining healthy eyesight in the digital age.

Ortho-K: The Non-Surgical Way to Correct Your Vision While You Sleep

Ortho-K is a revolutionary, non-surgical way to correct your vision while you sleep. Ideal for children and teens, these specialized lenses help manage myopia, reducing its progression. Learn how Ortho-K lenses work and explore the advantages they offer for your child’s eye health at Pacific Eye Doctors.

The Critical Need for Early Childhood Eye Exams in Maple Ridge

Pediatric eye exams support your child's visual development. Learn why these exams are essential and how they benefit your child's learning and eye health.

The Long-term Effects of Dry Eye

Discussing the long-term effects of dry eye syndrome and possible treatments that can help to prevent it from escalating.

Eye Test Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumour Early

Here's how eye tests helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Pacific Eye Doctors to schedule your appointment.

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how Pacific Eye Doctors can help.

How Long Does It Take To Switch From Glasses to Scleral Lenses?

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Maple Ridge optometrist will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.

Could You Pass on the Keratoconus Gene?

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your optometrist.

Why Get Custom Contact Lenses?

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses are right for you.

How Does High Myopia Affect Eye Health?

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to find out how you can slow or halt your child’s myopia progression.

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?

Hyperopia and Your Child

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognise the condition and help your child if they have it.

Everything You Need To Know About Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly asked questions about keratoconus.