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Scientists Regenerate Retinal Tissue with Stem Cells Derived From Skin

Scientists from Schepens Eye Research Institute are the first to regenerate large areas of damaged retinas and improve visual function using IPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells) derived from skin. The results of their study, which is published in PLoS ONE this month, hold great promise for future treatments and cures for diseases such as […]

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Acupuncture May Help Treat Lazy Eye

Acupuncture may eventually become another optional treatment apart from patching for  HYPERLINK “http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164512.php” \o “What Is Lazy Eye? What Is Amblyopia? What Causes Lazy Eye Or Amblyopia?” lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, especially among older children who have a poorer response to patching, say researchers from China in Archives of Ophthalmology. Lazy eye is […]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake Reduces Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Women

Regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing age-related  HYPERLINK “http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152105.php” \o “What Is AMD? What Is Macular Degeneration?” macular degeneration in women, according to a report posted online this month that will appear in the June issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, […]

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Blepharitis

A common and often persistent condition, blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tus) refers to an inflammation of the eyelids.  Blepharitis usually results from poor eyelid hygiene, a low-grade bacterial infection and/or irregular functioning of the oil glands. It rarely results in long-term damage to vision, but it can cause both ingrown and the loss of eyelashes. The ingrown eyelashes […]

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Artificial corneas offer hope

Patients with impaired vision because of a damaged cornea could soon regain their sight without the need for a human donor transplant. Artificial corneas developed by a University of Ottawa scientist have shown promising results in early phase clinical trials.  The results, based on ten experimental transplants performed in Sweden, were published last month in […]

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SUNGLASS FUNDAMENTALS

Sunglasses are now available in more styles, brands, materials and colours than ever before. Today’s sunglasses are both functional and fun. Sunglasses can be worn as a fashion accessory to compliment a ‘look’, give greater visual performance and comfort outdoors, and offer protection against the elements. Whatever reason you wear sunglasses, all sunglasses should improve […]

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Fashion and Function: How to encourage your child to love their glasses

Refractive correction of myopia (nearsightedness),  hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, problems of eye alignment, accommodative or convergence difficulties or wearing glasses for sun protection are all among the many reasons your child may be wearing spectacles. Glasses need not be perceived negatively; spectacles can be both fashionable as well as functional.  In fact, many children love […]

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Visit Our Locations

Langford

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Find us at the corner of Langford Parkway and Jacklin Road. We’re across the parking lot from the White Spot.

  • 2968 Jacklin Rd
  • Langford, BC V9B 0A3

* Hours may change for holidays. Please refer to our google business page.

Duncan

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We’re located next to Thrifty Foods just off Beverly Street. If you have any trouble finding us, please give us a call.

  • 2755 Beverly Street, Unit 2
  • Duncan, BC V9L 6X2

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Chemainus

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We look forward to helping you achieve your vision goals at our Chemainus location. Find us just off of Maple Lane and Croft Street.

  • 9844 Croft Street, Unit 106
  • Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0

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Cobble Hill

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Our Cobble Hill location is just off Cowichan Bay Road on the upper level of Valleyview Centre. If you have any trouble finding us, please give us a call.

  • 1400 Cowichan Bay Rd, Unit 56
  • Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L3

* Hours may change for holidays. Please refer to our google business page.

Lake Cowichan

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We are conveniently located in the plaza off of Stanley Road and Cowichan Lake Road. Find us across from Central Park.

  • 44 Stanley Road
  • Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

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