+ What should I bring?

If you are planning to get a prescription product made from us, the most important item is the eyeglasses prescription from your optometrist or ophthalmologist. We highly recommend you bring a prescription that's within two years of the previous examination date.

For existing glasses, we will assess the condition of the frames and alert you of any possible breakages that may potentially occur; any and all older frames will have some potential occurance of breakages as replacing lenses requires a considerable amount of physical force on the frames.

If you are under government assistance and know that you are elligible for coverage, we require your personal health number as well.

+ What is a contact lens fitting?

Contact lens fittings are done by a licensed contact lens fitter or optometrist and it is used to convert glasses prescription into one usable for contact lenses. We assess the corneal surface curvature of your eyes to ensure that the sizing of a specific brand/model is suitable for you, as well as maximizing material compatability between the lenses and your eyes.

In addition, we also train you to insert and remove the lenses if necessary, to ensure that any lenses we provide will be used with compliance in order to reduce any chances of damage to your eyes.

+ Can I drive if my eyes are dilated?

Legally by ICBC regulations, you are able to drive after having dilating drops administered, however, it's your personal preference if you feel comfortable enough to drive. We recommend having someone drive you if you are unsure how comfortable you will be driving.

+ Are contact lenses right for me?

Many people requiring vision correction can wear contact lenses without any problems or complications. New materials and lens care technologies have made today’s contact lenses more comfortable, safer and easier to wear. Consider the following to help assess whether they’re a choice you might consider.

+ How do contact lenses work?

Contact lenses are designed to rest on the cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye. They are held in place mainly by adhering to the tear film that covers the front of the eye and, to a lesser extent, by pressure from the eyelids.

As the eyelid blinks, it glides over the surface of the contact lens and causes it to move slightly. This movement allows the tears to provide necessary lubrication to the cornea and helps flush away debris between the cornea and the contact lens.

+ Would you like an alternative to wearing glasses?

Are there special occasions when you would prefer not to wear glasses? Do you find glasses get in the way when you play sports? Contact lenses can be used intermittently — for special occasions, while participating in sports or to match your fashion style – while glasses may suit your every day needs better for activities like work or school.

• Single-use, one-day disposable contact lenses are comfortable and easy to use. They do not require cleaning, you simply throw them away daily after each use.
• For those involved in sports and recreational activities, contact lenses offer a number of advantages. In addition to providing good peripheral vision, eliminating the problem of foggy or rain splattered lenses, and freeing you from worries about broken glasses, contact lenses also mean you can wear non-prescription protective eye wear.

+ What are the advantages of wearing contact lenses?

• Wearing contact lenses allows people to see your eyes better.
• Contact lenses may allow better vision correction due to the reduced obstruction from eyeglass frames.
• They provide excellent peripheral vision.
• They don’t get in the way during sports and other recreational activities.

+ What are the disadvantages of wearing contact lenses?

• Contact lenses require adaptations. New soft lens wearers typically adjust to their lenses within a week. Rigid lenses generally require a longer adjustment period.
• Except for some daily disposable varieties, almost all lenses require regular cleaning and disinfection, a process that, although requiring only a few minutes a day, is more than some people are willing to undertake.
• Contact lenses have to be inserted and removed on a daily basis