Inner Harbour Optometry

Inner Harbour Optometry Providing patients with comprehensive eye exams to assess eye health and vision loss needs. Come in today, we are open seven days a week!

Been a while since your most recent eye exam? If so, it’s probably been years. Not to worry – with the exception of some...
11/03/2025

Been a while since your most recent eye exam? If so, it’s probably been years. Not to worry – with the exception of some shiny new technology, not much should’ve changed since your last visit to the optometrist’s office.

➡️Check out this page for more on what to expect before your next appointment: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/patient-centre/what-to-expect/

On behalf of everyone at Inner Harbour Optometry, Happy Halloween. Remember, even witches, goblins and ghouls need their...
10/31/2025

On behalf of everyone at Inner Harbour Optometry, Happy Halloween.

Remember, even witches, goblins and ghouls need their regular eye exams!

Halloween is right around the corner! The spookiest day of the year is fun for the whole family, whether you’re trick-or...
10/25/2025

Halloween is right around the corner! The spookiest day of the year is fun for the whole family, whether you’re trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins or watching scary movies.

Halloween can also be a dangerous time. It’s dark outside, there could be firecrackers flying around, and people are partying — especially this year, when Halloween lands on a Friday.

➡️Check out these Halloween safety tips, from makeup to costumes to trick-or-treating: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/optometry-blog/halloween-childrens-eye-safety/

With an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine, our optometrists have the ability to detect numerous eye conditions ...
10/22/2025

With an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine, our optometrists have the ability to detect numerous eye conditions and diseases, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, hereditary retinal issues and more. The best part is this machine is completely non-invasive, relying only on images.

➡️Learn more about the OCT machine at Inner Harbour Optometry: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/optometry/optical-coherence-tomography/

Worried your eyesight isn’t good enough for driving anymore? Drivers must be able to pass cognitive, general health and ...
10/16/2025

Worried your eyesight isn’t good enough for driving anymore?

Drivers must be able to pass cognitive, general health and vision tests. In BC, drivers must meet specific visual acuity standards, such as no less than 20/50 vision and a continuous 120-degree visual field in at least one eye. Once you turn 80 years old, you’ll be tested every year to retain your license.

Eyes don’t get the same attention as the heart, brain or lungs. While good eye health isn’t vital to our survival like o...
10/12/2025

Eyes don’t get the same attention as the heart, brain or lungs. While good eye health isn’t vital to our survival like other organs, it’s part of what makes us human. Humans have some of the sharpest vision in the animal kingdom, plus we use our eyes to keep us safe and experience emotions.

There are endless lists, facts and opinions about improving health. But what can we do to improve the health of our eyesight specifically?

➡️Our new article explains - click the link in bio to learn more!

Have you heard the story about the Copper Rockfish in the Vancouver Aquarium?In 2015, the fish developed cataracts and h...
10/11/2025

Have you heard the story about the Copper Rockfish in the Vancouver Aquarium?

In 2015, the fish developed cataracts and had its eye removed. To prevent the fish from being bullied and attacked by other fish, a team led by Dr. Martin Haulena anesthetized the fish and surgically inserted a prosthetic eye.

The first ever surgery of its kind was a success – the Copper Rockfish reintegrated into the tank, lived happily, and was no longer pestered by other fish.

➡️Read more about this incredible story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/half-blind-fish-fitted-with-prosthetic-eye-at-vancouver-aquarium-1.2894893

The most common eye conditions in BC are age-related, which include cataracts and macular degeneration. On one hand, age...
10/06/2025

The most common eye conditions in BC are age-related, which include cataracts and macular degeneration. On one hand, age-related vision issues are often unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do. Early detection and treatments can save your vision.

➡️Book your appointment at one of our two downtown Victoria locations today: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/book-appointment/

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic have taken over as of late, popularized by the dramatic weight-loss transformations of celeb...
10/04/2025

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic have taken over as of late, popularized by the dramatic weight-loss transformations of celebrities and influencers. While these drugs are effective at both controlling blood sugar and helping people lose weight, they do come with risks.

Some of the risks that come along with taking these drugs can endanger eye health and vision.

➡️Learn more about the risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic in our new article: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/optometry-blog/risks-of-weight-loss-drugs/

Have you booked your child’s back-to-school eye appointment yet? 👀 Kids often don’t speak up about vision problems like ...
09/27/2025

Have you booked your child’s back-to-school eye appointment yet? 👀 Kids often don’t speak up about vision problems like nearsightedness or farsightedness, but these can create real learning challenges.

➡️ Eye exams for children are fully covered by BC’s Medical Services Plan. Book today at one of our two downtown Victoria offices: https://www.innerharbouroptometry.com/book-appointment/

Did you know that for over a thousand years, people believed we could see because our eye emitted light – light tiny pro...
09/22/2025

Did you know that for over a thousand years, people believed we could see because our eye emitted light – light tiny projectors. from the eyes?

It wasn’t until 1020 AD that Arab scientist Alhazen suggested our eyes actually receive light instead of sending it out. Talk about a game-changer in understanding vision!

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Unit 3-1701 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8W0C1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+12509200755

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