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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Use Your Vision Benefits Before They Expire on December 31, 2024!

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!

Secure Your Vision Care Before 2024 Ends!

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.

Sensitive Eyes? Contact Lenses That Fit Your Myopia Needs

With advances in lens technology, even people with sensitive eyes can comfortably wear contact lenses. We offer solutions for sensitive eyes.

What is Blue Light?

Whether you spend a significant amount of your day on a computer, tablet or smartphone, the blue light that is emitted from these devices may be harming your vision and putting you at risk for developing serious eye diseases later in life. Blue light emissions create a glare on the...

Dry Eyes? We have a Treatment for You!

Experience Relief from Dry Eyes with IPL and Tear Duct Plugs Are you struggling with persistent dry eye symptoms that eye drops and medications can't resolve? IPL or even simple tar duct plugs may be the solution you've been searching for. What are Tear Duct Plugs? Tear duct plugs, or...

Ready for School? Start with an Eye Exam!

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.

Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get You Down!

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.

Protect the Eyes of the Ones you Love

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!

Focusing On Macular Degeneration

This blog aims to create awareness of macular degeneration, emphasizing how simple lifestyle changes can prevent and slow the condition’s progress.

How Safe Is It To Rinse Your Eyes With Tap Water?

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!

Your Eyes As A Window Into Your Whole-Body Health

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!

This Winter, Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get the Best of You

The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms.

Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye: Is There a Connection?

Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.

The Link Between High Myopia and Serious Eye Diseases

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in Detecting Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

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 Shaughnessy Optometry Dry Eye Center can help.

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

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.

Experts Warn of Rising Levels Of Myopia

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.

Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

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.

High Blood Sugar Linked to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

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!

Supplements That Slow AMD Progression

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.

City Kids Are More Likely To Be Nearsighted

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.

Natural Remedies to Relieve Dry Eyes

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.

Childhood Glaucoma: Here’s What You Need to Know

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.

Why Glasses Are Not the Solution for Progressive Myopia

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.