Blogs & News
This Blog is constantly updated. Read about tips and informations about your vision and eye health.
Understanding Presbyopia: What You Need to Know
25 April 2024
What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what is the mechanism of presbyopia, the different treatment options, and some lifestyle adjustments that you can make...
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Macular Degeneration
29 January 2024
What is Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition where the central portion of the retina, known as the macula, gradually loses its ability to see. Often associated with the aging process, AMD tends to be more prevalent among individuals ...
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Cataracts
09 January 2024
What are cataracts? Cataracts are a very common condition where the natural crystalline lens of the eye becomes cloudy over time. This cloudiness prevents light from properly reaching the retina, causing decreased vision. It is the main cause of vision impairment and vision loss a...
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OCT Scans
23 May 2023
What is an OCT scan? OCT, which stands for optical coherence tomography, is an advanced 3D eye scan that provides us with invaluable insights into the inner workings of your eyes. At Evergreen Optometry Clinic in Vancouver, we prioritize your eye health, which is why we include an ...
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Kids & Amblyopia
22 November 2022
Dr. Chen’s note: Parents often ask me about their kid’s vision during an eye exam and I have found over the years that there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to the topic of amblyopia or lazy eye....
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Halloween Safety Tips
27 October 2022
The days are getting shorter and Halloween is just around the corner. Many kids will be running around and trick or treating so here are 3 eye-related safety tips to have a happy and safe Halloween. Visibility - make sure your little one is wearing a high-visibility sticker somew...
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WHAT IS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN AN OPTICIAN, AN OPTOMETRIST, AND AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IN VANCOUVER?
01 September 2022
There is a lot of misunderstanding about what we in the industry call "The Three O's," also known as opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists. Even people familiar with the industry frequently ask me what the difference is. We hope this post will help you understand and also guide you in cho...
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Optometrist Eye Examination Fees - A Comprehensive Guide
04 August 2022
"Eye Examination Fee" is often very confusing for patients in BC as there is no standardized cost to the patient. Sometimes people who are supposed to have coverage through the Medical Services Plan (MSP) end up paying extra for their visits. As a patient-focused optometry office, we hope to cla...
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July 4th Opening
23 June 2022
Our official opening date has been set and it's July 4th. Please click here to make an appointment now. Walk-ins welcome. We are able to directly bill insurance providers. Please see ...
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Now Accepting- Equitable Life Direct Insurance Claims
23 June 2022
As of June 23, 2022 we are now configured to directly bill Equitable Life. At Evergreen Optometry, we are always looking for ways to better our patient's lives and this is another step we are taking to make visits to our clinic easier and more streamlined. As your eye care provider, we are on...
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