Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.
Don’t let your hard-earned vision benefits or FSA dollars go to waste! Use them before they expire on December 31, 2024. Call us or schedule your appointment online to ensure you see clearly into the new year!
Ensure you don’t lose out on your 2024 vision insurance benefits. Book your eye exam or upgrade your eyewear at Sight Improvement Center to keep your eyes healthy and your budget happy.
With advances in lens technology, even people with sensitive eyes can comfortably wear contact lenses. We offer solutions for sensitive eyes.
As your family prepares for the exciting back-to-school season, don't forget one crucial checkup that can make all the difference in your child's academic performance and confidence: a comprehensive eye exam.
If you have dry eyes - Intense Pulse Light (IPL) could be the answer you have been searching for to give you that long-lasting soothing relief.
Both children and adults can benefit from eye exams—that’s why doctors recommend annual eye exams from the time a baby turns 6 months old!
This blog aims to create awareness of macular degeneration, emphasizing how simple lifestyle changes can prevent and slow the condition’s progress.
While many people turn to tap water to rinse their eyes, it may not always be safe. Find out when to use water, and what to use when you can't!
Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and conditions? It's true!
The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms.
Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
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 Shaughnessy Optometry Dry Eye Center can help.
Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Shaughnessy Optometry Myopia Management Center proudly offers myopia management treatments to nearsighted children for healthy and clear life-long vision.
Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your symptoms.
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Shaughnessy Optometry Dry Eye Center today!
Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at Shaughnessy Optometry LASIK & Cataract Surgery Center in Vancouver offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program at Shaughnessy Optometry Myopia Management Center can help.
Are you experiencing dry eyes? Would it surprise you to learn that maqui berries, nuts and even caffeinated coffee can naturally help relieve some dry eye symptoms? At Shaughnessy Optometry Dry Eye Center, we believe that patients can benefit from a multifaceted approach to treating dry eye syndrome (DES) that includes both conventional treatments and healthy lifestyle changes.
Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about congenital glaucoma symptoms and treatments.
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening myopia. Myopia management is an effective treatment program to slow or halt myopia progression.