Salt Spring Eyecare Optometry Clinic

04/21/2026

April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month! WHO says that women are at greater risk of developing eye conditions associated with ageing and are more likely to have major vision problems, including:
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Autoimmune Diseases (such as Lupus or Sjögren’s Syndrome)
Cataract
Dry Eye
Glaucoma
Low Vision
Thyroid Eye Disease
Refractive Error
Please make vision health a priority to help detect issues early. Consistent treatment for most eye diseases can
significantly reduce the risk of vision loss.

04/02/2026

We are now Closed until Tuesday April 7 for the Long Weekend.
If you have an ocular emergency, please go to Lady Minto Hospital.

03/23/2026

Happy World Optometry Day! The World Council of Optometry's initiative is to make eye care a human right. By making eye care more accessible, common vision conditions can be treated and avoidable blindness can be prevented in both children and adults.

03/13/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!
Here are some nutrition tips for your eye health:
1) Leafy greens are full of anti-oxidants to protect against the damaging effects of UV rays.
2) Colourful fruits and veggies are full of Vitamin C, also an anti-oxidant.
3) Hummus! Chickpeas, as well as other legumes, contain Zinc which helps your liver release and drive Vitamin A to the retina to produce melanin to protect your eyes from ultraviolet light.
4) Fish! Omega 3s can help protect against age-related macular degeneration and dry eye.
5) Orange veggies! Carrots, yams and sweet potatos are packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

02/27/2026

AMD , Aged-Related Macular Degeneration, is the leading cause of blindness in North America for those over the age of 55! It is painless and the first sign is a blurriness of the central vision. Low vision is a loss of eyesight that cannot be sufficiently improved with conventional glasses, contact lenses, medical treatments, or surgical interventions. Regular eye exams can help with early detection.

02/13/2026

We will be closed until Tuesday for the Family Day Long Weekend!
If you have an ocular emergency please go to Lady Minto Hospital.

01/20/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month!
Glaucoma is an eye disease where the increased internal pressure of your eye can damage the optic nerve. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. Risks increase with diabetes, high blood pressure and eye injuries. Regular optometric examinations are important to assess the risk for glaucoma.

01/12/2026

New Year, New Benefits? Pop on in to see what we've got for you!

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11/17/2025

This month is Diabetes Awareness Month

👁Diabetics live with higher health risks for certain eye conditions. One condition, diabetic retinopathy, occurs when there is a weakening or swelling of the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye

💻Read more about Diabetic Retinopathy in our new Eye Health Library post here: https://bc.doctorsofoptometry.ca/library/diabetes-and-your-eyes-diabetic-retinopathy/

✅Eye exams help diagnose and manage diabetes. During an eye exam, a Doctor of Optometry will check the retina and blood vessels at the back of the eyes for signs and symptoms

➡During Diabetic Awareness Month, book an eye exam and speak to an Optometrist today: https://bc.doctorsofoptometry.ca/