EYE HEALTH EXAMINATIONS:

Our doctors are continually educating themselves and keeping up with the latest in modern technology so that they can offer you thorough and comprehensive examinations. The full eye health examination will vary from patient to patient depending on the health and age of the individual and their visual needs.

We are pleased to inform you that we have the latest diagnostic procedure called FDT. FDT detects changes in the visual field caused by glaucoma, optic neuritis, macular degeneration, strokes and certain brain tumors. Undetected, glaucoma and macular degeneration can lead to blindness. Protect your eyes and their visual health by seeing your Optometrist... what could be more important!

Family Eyecare in Victoria is excited to have expanded our already extensive use of new technology.  We now have a retinal camera to record images of the back of your eye, as well as new technology for glaucoma testing. Retinal photography allows us to keep a computerized image of the back of your eye in your computer file and allows us to monitor any changes from this baseline over time.  Retinal imaging is an important part of modern eye care and we are pleased to make the investment in this technology in order to serve you better.

If your examination indicates a need for further testing such as a topography or field test we are able to perform these tests in our office eliminating the need to refer you to another office.


EXAM FEES:

Until November 18, 2001, all residents of B.C. were entitled to free routine eye examinations. As of November 19, 2001, MSP no longer covers examination fees for patients within the ages of 19-64, and only pays a portion of the exam fees for seniors or children above the age of 10 years old. Eye health emergencies and supplemental testing requested by the Doctors may be partially covered through your medical services plan. *Please note that there is no coverage at all for contact lens appointments.

Children 1-9 years: Free & recommended once a year

Children 10-18 years: $20 & recommended once a year

Adults 19-39 years: $93 & recommended once every 2 years

Adults 39-64 years: $103 & recommended once every 2 years

Seniors 65+ years: Discounted fee of $46 & recommended once a year

*Other types of exams: Please ask our receptionists for details until our site is further updated.

MEETING YOUR VISION CARE NEEDS:

Contact lenses:
Our professional staff, from the Doctors to our Contact Lens Technicians, work closely with you in order to initially fit and maintain healthy fitting and comfortable contact lenses. We are happy to offer a wide range of contacts from daily, weekly and monthly disposables, annual soft lenses, gas permeable hard lenses and well as specialty lenses like KBA's, torics for astigmatism correction, bi-focal lenses and lenses to suit the specific needs of our keratoconic patients.

If you are interested in trying contacts for the first time or are thinking about changing the type of lenses you are wearing, please call us to speak about your options. You can be assured that we will spend the time to fit you with a lens that will not compromise the health of your eye and to educate you as well so that you have safe wearing habits and feel confident with your daily contact lens regimen.

You can easily re-order your contact lenses by telephone or e-mail.  We
offer priority post mailing to your residence at no extra cost.

Glasses:
We have a dispensary with one of the largest selection of frames in Victoria. We offer a wide selection of styles, colours and sizes to meet the needs of our patients. Excellent service, as noted in our mission statement, is the backbone of our office and we do our very best to find frames and lenses that meet your vision, quality and fashion needs and of course, your pocket book needs too!

As a family practice we are empathetic to you as an individual and the challenges you may face with your frames or lenses which is why we offer an extended 2 year warranty on most of our frames and lenses at no extra charge to you. This by far surpasses most of the warranties offered locally and is truly a special consideration to our patients. Also offered are great student package savings for those in grade school, adult package savings with select frames and last, but certainly not least, we are pleased to be able to now offer 15% off the purchase of a complete set of glasses and 10% off the purchase of new lenses to your own frame.

*SUNGLASSES*  The UV index has never been so high...if you're a contact lens wearer, would like a set of prescription sunglasses or have no prescription at all but would love a great set of sunglasses to shield your eyes we can help!  We always stay well stocked with a wide variety of styles to suit all, from running to sailing to high fashion or just reading on the porch or walking along Dallas Rd.  The following are some of the brands that we carry:  Maui Jim, Serengeti, Adidas, Nike, Carrera, Lulu Guiness, Dolce and Gabbana,Givenchy,  Max Mara, Carrera, Marc Jacobs, Lacoste and Escada.