Contacts are convenient, but they aren’t a grab-and-go option—they require diligent care and maintenance. Your Contact Lens Fitter will teach you everything you need to know about contact lenses when you get a new prescription. One question you may have is if you can sleep with contact lenses? Continue reading to learn more about contact […]
Treatment for Eye Infections Optometrists are trained to understand how vision works, including recognizing eye disease, vision problems, and eye injuries. Regular eye exams help optometrists diagnose changes to vision and eye health. In addition to observing your eye health, optometrists can also treat many health conditions affecting eye structures and tissue. One common type […]
Why You Should Replace Your Glasses Replacing your glasses can be a chance to try a new look with fashionable frames or update your lenses with a coating to enhance their performance. However, sometimes you have a favourite pair you cherish, or a replacement is inconvenient. Regardless of how you feel about your glasses, there […]
Make no mistake: We love eyeglasses at West Coast Optical. We stock our optical boutique with all the latest trends in frames and lenses, and rock the most fashionable specs in town. However, we completely understand why our clients would consider switching to contact lenses. Over the last decade, there have been significant advancements in […]
Receiving regularly scheduled eye exams is an important part of keeping your eyes and vision healthy. At West Coast Optical, we want to make sure that your experience with eye exams is positive and educational — whether you are taking your child in for their first eye exam or are aged 65 and overlooking to […]
If you need a new pair of glasses, there are many to choose from; your optometrist can help you find the best pair. If you’re experiencing blurry vision as you get older, they may recommend progressive lenses. Many adults choose progressives for their convenience and look, but what are these lenses? Continue reading to learn […]
For those working with eye care professionals to protect their sight, they must place their trust in the specialist. They require the services of an optometrist that has been widely recommended within their local community and is respected within their industry for their years of dedication to leading-class eye care. Recently named the 2015 Reader’s […]
Most glasses wearers know that they must see their optician annually to ensure their prescription is up to-date and to undergo diagnostic care for vision care issues. But the general population might also consider visiting an optician each year as they grow older. This is especially important for those experiencing slight vision issues, as this […]
Surrey, BC-based provider of optician services, West Coat Optical is introducing a new selection of special offers to thank their clients for choosing their business. An example of the special offers now available through West Coast Optical is their 2-for-the-price-of-1 offer on transitions polarized lenses and computer glasses. This offer will ensure clients receive a […]
Many of our patients have heard about the LASIK procedure and want to know more about how LASIK can reduce or eliminate the need for vision correction. An abbreviation for “laser in situ keratomileusis,” LASIK requires a trained eye surgeon to cut a flap in the cornea and then use a laser to reshape the cornea to improve vision. […]
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