Eyes On The Harbour Optometrists
1805 Comox Ave V9M3L9 Comox, BC, Canada

Well hello SPRING! It’s the first day of Spring and we can’t wait for the warm sunny days ahead. Time to put away that winter wardrobe, dust off those sunglasses and book that eye exam you’ve been putting off all winter. We look forward to SEEing you soon! www.eyesontheharbour.ca #springhassprung #visionisimportant #bookyoureyeexam #sunglasses #sunnydays #comoxvalleybc #downtowncomox #comoxlifebythesea

Our $150 Single Vision package is back! It includes select frames and single vision lenses with a no-glare coating. We have brought in some brand new frame styles, come in soon for the best selection. Give us a call to book your next eyewear appointment! *Offer available until March 31, 2021. Some conditions may apply. #marchspecial #glassessale #readingglasses #findyourstyle #optometrist #comoxvalley #downtowncomox

Looking for that perfect frame? We can help you find it. There’s a bonus, you could get $50 off that look. Only for the month of February! www.eyesontheharbour.ca

It’s Valentine’s Day! Are you needing a little specs-appeal this Valentine’s Day?

Happy Holidays from the doctors and staff at Eyes on the Harbour Optometrists! Wishing all our patients, their families and everyone we have had the pleasure of serving, a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Happy Holidays! We are pleased to be open for those last minute repairs, stocking stuffer purchases and contact lens or eyewear pickups. OPEN December 24th 9am - 1pm and December 31st 9am -1pm.

Tasty treats from Joan today! We have the best patients. Thank you Joan!! #wehavethebestpatients #merrychristmas #eyesontheharbour #downtowncomox #comoxlifebythesea

It is with great sadness that we are announcing that Dr. Jelke Hoekstra will be retiring at the end of this year. Dr. Hoekstra has had a long and successful career. He graduated in 1981 from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and began his professional career near the Toronto area owning his own clinic for 14 years. He served as an adjunct clinical supervisor of the University of Waterloo externship program in 1985 and 1986. He also assumed a supervisory role, ove...rseeing Optometrists in a number of third world humanitarian eye care projects. He moved to the B.C. in 1996 and served as the staff Optometrist for Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam for over 6 years. He spent another 7 years practicing Optometry in the Okanagan. Dr. Hoekstra has been a very valued member of our office for the past 11 years and has many patients who have come to know his professionalIsm, kindness and humour. We wish him all the best for a long, happy and healthy retirement. He will greatly missed by both staff and loyal patients. See more

Congratulations to Diane on her final day of work with us at Eyes on the Harbour. You will surely be missed by both our staff and loyal patients who have come to trust your expert advice over the years. Congratulations on your retirement! Now the fun begins. We wish you all the best!! #retirementlife #eyesontheharbour #optician #congratulations #downtowncomox #comoxlifebythesea

The last long weekend of the summer is here! Our office will be CLOSED Sat/Sun/Mon and will open on Tuesday, September 8th with our regular hours.

Did you know 80% of learning is visual? To ensure your child is reaching their full potential, schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Call us at 250 339-EYES. www.eyesontheharbour.ca

Good vision isnt just about having 20/20 vision. School sight tests are not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam with an Optometrist. Give your kids the right start for the new school year and schedule an eye exam. To book your appointment, please contact us at (250) 339-3937 or find us at www.eyesontheharbour.ca

A trip to Blue Haven blueberry farm means a bucket full of deliciousness. On this warm Sunday morning we got together and picked some of these little blue beauties. We are definitely coming back, not just for the berry picking but the sweet cool summer treats to finish off our visit. Thank you Blue Haven Farm!

Give your child the right start to their new school year. Book a comprehensive eye exam. Call us (250) 339-3937. www.eyesontheharbour.ca

Its that time of year again...our annual inventory day. We are OPEN today 9am - 12pm and will close 12pm to 5pm. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Long weekend is here! We will be CLOSED this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Get out and enjoy the beautiful Comox Valley this weekend!

Life changes and so can your vision health. As you age, you are at higher risk for a number of eye conditions and diseases that can threaten sight. Take care of your eyes so you can see and enjoy those special moments in life. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Raymond Limber or Dr. Jelke Hoekstra. (250) 339-3937 www.eyesontheharbour.ca

Today is Cearas last day at Eyes on the Harbour. Ceara has been with us since September 2018. She always has a friendly smile for everyone she meets. We hate to see her go but she is moving on to new challenges and adventures. We will miss you Ceara!

UV Rays: Myth or Fact

Happy Canada Day! Our clinic will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st and will reopen Thursday with our regular hours.

Hurray, today is Sunglasses Day! Ceara is enjoying a beautiful warm sunny day in a great pair of FYSH sunglasses! Sunwear is summers primary pair of glasses. Do you have a prescription pair of sunglasses?

June 27th is Sunglasses Day! Its important to protect your eyes from the suns harmful UV rays. Your eyes can burn in the sun, just like our skin. Think of it this way, if you are willing to put sunscreen on before a day outside, are you including quality sunglasses to protect your eyes too? www.eyesontheharbour.ca

Today is the first day of summer! Martina is looking fabulous in a pair of FYSH sunglasses. Keep your eyes healthy this summer and all year long by slipping on a great pair of sunnies that look great and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

Whoo hoo summer is almost here! Come in now and check out our SUMMER SAVINGS special! Purchase 1 complete pair of prescription glasses and receive 50% on the 2nd or even 3rd pair of lenses for yourself or a family member. Some conditions may apply. Please ask us for details. ... Offer expires September 30, 2020. www.eyeontheharbour.ca See more

We are excited to offer this amazing promotion from Hoya Canada! Receive a FREE upgrade to the most durable anti-reflection treatment with extremely high scratch resistance. EX3+ is a very easy to clean lens treatment that offers enhanced UV protection. Some conditions may apply. Please ask us for details. Please call us for any inquiries and to book your next eyewear appointment! (250) 339-3937

June is Cataract Awareness Month! Is your vision blurry or foggy? Do you have decreased night vision or see halos around lights? Are your glasses no longer working?... Does sunlight or other light seem overly bright or glaring? To learn more... https://opto.ca/health-library/cataracts

Do your glasses keep fogging up while wearing a face mask? Here are some helpful tips to keep you seeing clearly!

Are you needing to order more contact lenses? If you are a patient with us and would like to order more contacts, please call (250) 339-3937 or message us with your request and we will contact you to arrange shipment at no extra cost! www.eyesontheharbour.ca *Most brands are available with this service. Popular brands: Acuvue Vita, Acuvue Oasys, Acuvue Oasys 1-Day, Acuvue 1 Day, Moist, Air Optix, Air Optix with Hydragylde, Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus, Dailies Total 1, Cooper Biofinity, Biofinity Multifocal, Proclear 1 Day

To all our patients: The BC Government has updated the 211 phone service and BC seniors can now call the service to get a live operator, who will match them up with a volunteer in the community who can help with groceries, medication and isolation. If you have a loved one, neighbour or friend that could use this service please pass this on. We can get through this if we all work together. Stay safe everyone!

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 we have made the decision to close the clinic to all non-essential eye services until further notice. If you are having an EYE EMERGENCY during regular office hours of 9-5 Mon to Sat, please call (250) 339-3937 for further direction or leave a message. Messages will be checked daily at 10am. If you require urgent care after regular office hours, please go to North Island Hospital Comox Valley located at 101 Lerwick Rd in Courtenay. We ...will be rescheduling all patients with existing appointments that have been affected by this decision. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and stay home.

t's the last day of World Glaucoma Week. What would your vision be like with glaucoma? If glaucoma is left untreated, side awareness (peripheral vision) and central vision will be destroyed and almost complete blindness may occur. Glaucoma has no symptoms during ealry stages and any vision impairment is irreversible. Don't let glaucoma be your "sneak thief of sight". Save your sight and get a comprehensive eye exam. Call us for an appointment at (250) 339-EYES or find us at www.eyesontheharbour.ca #glaucomaweek #saveyoursight

Why should you wear Premium Anti-Reflection Lenses? Glare-free lenses that reduce eye fatigue Sharper more comfortable vision Maximum protection against scratches Extreme smooth surface helps residue clean off quickly and easily.... *Offer available until March 31, 2020. See in-store for details. www.eyesontheharbour.ca See more

What do Whoopi Goldberg, Andrea Bocelli and Bono have in common? An eye disease called Glaucoma. Glaucoma is the one of the most common causes of blindness worldwide. Due to it's silent progression, early detection is essential in slowing visual impairment and progression towards blindness. Don't wait for warning signs as it could be too late. Save your sight and get a comprehensive eye exam. Call us for an appointment at (250) 339-EYES or find us at www.eyesontheharbour.ca #glaucomaweek #saveyoursight

Its World Glaucoma Week! Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. It can cause visual damage that is mostly irreversible. Early signs of this disease has no obvious symptoms and has been described as the sneak thief of sight. Save your sight and get a comprehensive eye exam. Call us for an appointment at (250)339-EYES or visit us at www.eyesontheharbour.ca #glaucoma #saveyoursight

25% off Premium Anti-Reflection Lenses! See the benefits of a premium quality prescription lens treatment. Protect your investment with super scratch resistance. See the difference with reflection free, extreme clean lenses. *Offer available until March 31, 2020. See in-store for details. www.eyesontheharbour.ca

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month. What are the symptoms of AMD? In the earliest stages, macular degeneration is entirely symptom free but can be detected during routine eye health examinations. The most common initial symptom is slightly blurred central vision when performing tasks that require seeing detail. Glasses cannot correct this blurred spot, or sense there is dirt in the way of clear vision. Over time, the blurred area may increase in size and interfere with reading and recognizing faces. Other symptoms of AMD can cause straight lines to look wavy or distorted, and dark spots may blank out portions of the central vision. Patients experience no pain with AMD. Canadian Association of Optometrists

This month we are featuring some of Dianes favourite frames for men! Check out these frames that make a strong fashion statement, with simple lines, classic shapes and vintage look. Styles featured from Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Miyagi, Guess and ultra lightweight Stepper.

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration The Amsler Grid is a simple test that can be used to monitor AMD at home. The grid will alert you to any changes that may indicate a problem or the worsening of AMD. The Amsler Grid looks like graph paper, with dark lines forming a square grid. Some versions have white lines on a dark background. You can download a copy for printing here. One of the first signs of macular degeneration can be waviness, distortion, blurring or missing areas on the grid. The Amsler Grid can help you spot these early. Canadian Association of Optometrists

It's AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month! Did you know life-long UV protection and good nutrition are believed to play a key role in preventing AMD. Keeping your blood pressure down, reducing intake of fatty foods and not smoking are all recommended. https://bit.ly/2SHKdsr

Its Valentines Day! Are you needing a little specs-appeal this Valentines Day?

Monday is FAMILY DAY! We are closed Saturday Feb. 15th to Monday Feb. 17th to spend time with our families. We will re-open Tuesday with our regular hours. Have a great weekend everyone!