Maple Ridge Eye Care
101-23015 Dewdney Trunk Rd V2X 3K9 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

It’s a new year and we’re all ready for a change! Why not make 2021 the year you transform your look? Masks mean there’s never been a time with more focus on your eyes, so let them shine and communicate for you in the perfect complimentary frame for your face. Our skilled opticians can help guide you through the frame selection process. Please remember if you're planning a visit to our office to try on eyewear, or for any reason, please call ahead to book an appointment. 604-463-4469

Make a New Year’s Resolution for your vision this year! The following tips can also improve your overall health so can be some easy additions to your resolution list for 2021. - Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Try incorporating more foods into your diet that are important for your eyes and are rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein. These include leafy greens, citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains and fish. - Stop sleeping in your conta...cts. Contacts are not meant to be slept in. While it may not seem like a big deal, sleeping in your contacts greatly increases your risk for eye infection or other more permanent damage. - Stare at your phone less. Try cutting down on the amount of time you spend looking at your phone or at least take a break every 20 minutes to let your eyes rest. Your eyes will thank you for it. - Wear your prescription glasses. Though it seems simple, many people forget or don’t want to wear their prescribed glasses. But eye strain can cause pain and discomfort, so please remember to wear your glasses. #healthyeyes #visionhealth #optometrist #newyear #2021 #mapleridge #newyearsresolutions #eyedoctor #mapleridgeeyecare

What a year 2020 has been! We can't say it's a year we'll miss but when we look back, we are so very grateful to our loyal patients for your support! Your patience and continued patronage as we navigate these difficult times has been greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing to care for your vision needs for many years to come. And a shout out to our amazing staff, who have weathered all of these changes with us. You're the greatest team! Wishing all the best to you ...for the coming year. May 2021 be a great year for us all! Happy New Year! #mapleridgeeyecare #optometrist #optometristmapleridge #eyedoctor #visioncare #happynewear #2021 #newyear

Choosing an optometrist is an important decision. Maple Ridge Eye Care is a trusted and safe option for your entire family and we are always accepting new patients. You can easily book with our staff over the phone or you can book online at your convenience. Visit our website for the link to our online booking system. We look forward to meeting you in person. 604-463-4469 #eyeexams #optometrist #onlinebooking #newpatientswelcome #mapleridgeeyecare #eyedoctor #familyeyecare

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Maple Ridge Eye Care! Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season. #mapleridge #mapleridgeeyecare #merrychristmas #happyholidays #eyecare #eyehealth #optometrist #eyedoctors

Having trouble crossing someone off your Christmas list? We have gift certificates available! Great for those who have everything (because who would say no to picking out an extra pair of sunglasses) or to show someone special in your life that you care about their eye health and well being. If you're planning a visit to our office to pick up a gift certificate or for any reason, please call ahead to book a visit time at 604-463-4469. Your health and safety are our top priority. #mapleridge #mapleridgeeyecare #giftcertificates #christmas #christmasgift #stockingstuffer #wishlist #holidaygifts

Our eyesight can be strained by too much or improper screen time and can lead to Computer Vision Syndrome. Symptoms can include stress headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, light sensitivity and teary eyes. Here are some simple ways you can try to improve your screen time. Use the nighttime setting. Most devices come with a blue light or night mode. This lowers the blue light output from your screen and is easier on the eye. This is especially important at night ...or in dim settings to cause less eye strain. Remember the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Watch your distance. If you're too close to your screen, you are exposing your eyes to much more bright light than normal. If you're too far, you might be straining to see the characters on the screen. Maintain your routine eye exams. Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms might be less about your use of screens and more about underlying conditions or a change in your current prescription. #computervisionsyndrome #computervision #bluelight #eyestrain #digitaleyestrain #optometrist #eyedoctor #visionhealth See more

Running low on contact lenses? We can help keep your in-person interactions to a minimum - simply refill your contact lens prescription with us online. Free shipping is available on most contact lens purchases or you can pick up your order directly from our office if you prefer. We also carry our most popular dry eye products, as well as contact lens solutions. We even have an app to make ordering from your phone quick and easy! Visit our website for more details or our online store directly at: https://mapleridgeeyecare.sightlyapps.com/

#FrameFriday! Our newest collection here at Maple Ridge Eye Care is the designer eyewear line from Tiffany & Co. The Wheat Leaf frames shown here are a beautiful example of the iconic line. A mix of modern design in a sleek tortoise frame with intricate crystal accents to contrast the cat eye shape. Made in Italy, the craftsmanship is evident in every piece. We have Tiffany & Co. sunglasses now in stock too. If you're planning a visit to our office to try on eyewear o...r for any reason, please call ahead to book an appointment. #framefriday #tiffanyframes #tiffany&co #designereyewear #designerframes #optometrist #eyewear See more

If you've seen something similar to this image in your vision, these are called floaters. They look like small, semi-transparent specks, "cobwebs" or squiggles that appear in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and generally aren't cause for alarm. They are small particles of gel floating within the more liquid vitreous that become more noticeable when they fall within the line of sight. Floaters can occur more frequently and become more noticeable as you grow older. While common, if you do notice a sudden change in the number or size of floaters, they can be an indication of a more serious problem, such as retinal detachment or tear and would be a reason to contact our office immediately. #floaters #eyehealth #eyedoctor #optometrist #visionhealth

In some cases, it’s even more important to wear proper UV protection in cold weather than in the summer. UV rays are just as intense in winter months but UV light can also bounce off of wet and icy surfaces, producing a glare and doubling exposure to harmful UV rays. Winter UV exposure can also increase the risk of photokeratitis. More commonly known as snow blindness, this is a painful condition that is like having a sunburned eye: the outer layer of the cornea is infla...med or irritated from exposure to UV light. Symptoms include sensitivity to light, pain or burning in your eyes and blurred vision. Symptoms usually go away gradually in a day or two as your corneas recover so treatment is focused on making you feel better as your eyes heal. The easiest way to keep your eyes protected in winter is to wear a quality pair of sunglasses or protective ski goggles and to ensure that they block at least 99% of UV light. #winteruvprotection #snowblindness #photokeratitis #snowsafety #uvprotection #uvrays #eyedoctor #optometrist See more

SAVE $30 on 2 or more 90-packs of 1-DAY ACUVUE contact lenses! Visit our online store to order now at https://mapleridgeeyecare.sightlyapps.com/ The promo code GoSee will be automatically applied to your shopping cart with valid products. Offer ends December 31, 2020 and can be combined with our current office discounts for even more savings. Visit our online store for complete details. For important safety information see: https://bit.ly/2q0XbQl... #GoSeethedifferencewithACUVUE #saveoncontactlenses #contactlensesonline #optometry #contactlenses #eyedoctor

Time is running out before your benefits expire. Make sure to take full advantage of the eye care portion of your employee benefits or health spending account before the end of the year deadline. Use it now so it doesn't go to waste! We offer direct insurance billing for most of the large insurance providers. See our website for a complete list of supported providers and then book your eye exam before the end of the year. #insurancebenefits #healthbenefits #employeebenefits #eyeexam #eyehealth #eyewear #healthspendingaccount #mapleridgeeyecare #optometrist

A big thank you to all of our loyal patients who voted for us in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News A-List contest! This year you've voted us the winner in BOTH the Favourite Eyewear / Eye Care Store and in the Favourite Optometrist category. We appreciate your continued confidence and support as we care for your eye health! #mapleridge #pittmeadows #optometrist #favouriteoptometrist #yourfavourite #Alist #mapleridgenews #eyecare #eyewear #shoplocalmapleridge

Forget the Youtube video hacks on how to stop your glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask. We've found a product that really works to solve this problem!! The FogBlocker Dry Wipe/Anti-fog Cloth is an effective, affordable solution that keeps your glasses from fogging up. A single cloth (just $14.00) can be used well over 500 times and lasts between 48-72 hours per wipe. Our patients and staff love these and we stand by their effectiveness: these are the only anti-f...og product we carry at our clinic. Ask one of our opticians for a demonstration the next time you're at our clinic. Please remember that if you're planning a visit to our office for any reason, please call ahead to book an appointment. Your health and safety is our top priority! #antifog #fogblocker #fogblockerwipes #nomorefog #glassesfogging #eyecare #clearvision #clearglasses #mapleridgeoptometrist See more

Here's a fun optometric Throwback Thursday fact! The pince-nez shown here (literally meaning 'pinching the nose' in French) was a nineteenth century innovation that was popular from approximately 1840's to the 1920's. Although pince-nez were used in Europe since the late 14th century, "modern" ones like the one pictured here had a spring clip to keep the glasses in place under tension. Sounds uncomfortable! Glasses with arms had been introduced in the 1700's but the pinc...e-nez style gained popularity because of the stigma sometimes attached to the constant wearing of eyeglasses. These could easily be removed and were often connected to the wearer's clothing via a chain, cord or ribbon so that they would not get lost when taken off. Thankfully, eyeglass and frame technology has come a long way since then and wearers don't have to suffer from a pinched nose in order to see clearly! #glasseshistory #eyeglasses #optometrist #eyedoctor #funfact #learnsomethingnew #comfortableeyewear See more

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Maple Ridge Eye Care! Our office will be closed, Monday, October 12th for the holiday but we will be open for our regular hours on Tuesday, October 13th from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Have a great long weekend! #mapleridgeeyecare #mapleridge #eyecare #eyehealth #thanksgiving2020 #givingthanks

This may be the year you want to take your Halloween costume to the next level. But before you jump in and purchase novelty cosmetic contact lenses, please make sure you know the potential risks. Contact lenses should only be purchased from a qualified, licensed eye care practitioner or you may be putting your eye health in danger. Many novelty lenses haven't received Health Canada approval and are brought into the country illegally. Those lenses may contain bacteria a...nd other contaminants or may be poorly made. Here are some of the potential side effects of wearing novelty contact lenses purchased from an unlicensed retailer: * Scratched cornea * Eye infection, such as pink eye * Corneal ulcer * Restricted vision * Permanent blindness So spread the word and skip the Halloween contact lenses. You can do wonders with Halloween makeup instead. #halloweencostume #halloween2020 #contactlenses #contactlenssafety #eyehealth #eyesafety #healthyvision #optometrist #eyedoctor See more

Our new HEPA air purifiers have arrived! Our lab manager, Paul and optician, Vicky are standing beside the largest of our 7 new air purifiers spread throughout our clinic. These purifiers supplement the current air purification in our clinic by providing extra cleaning in smaller spaces, such as in our individual exam rooms and our pretest area, as well as in our open dispensary, to provide an added layer of protection against airborne viruses like the flu and coronavirus. ... These purifiers combine HEPA filtration with electrostatic charging to effectively remove 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron. One more improvement we've made to our office to keep our patients and staff safe while in our clinic. Please remember that if you're planning a visit to our office for any reason, please call ahead to book an appointment. Your health and safety is our top priority! #airpurifier #HEPApurifier #cleanair #cleanandsafe #staysafe #healthandsafety #optometrist #optometry #eyedoctor See more

Get the long, luscious lashes you've always wanted...safely and without the time and hassle of extensions. Latisse is a prescription topical solution that you apply to your upper eyelashes before bed. With daily application, you'll see results of longer, thicker, beautiful eyelashes after 6 to 8 weeks of daily use. Maple Ridge Eye Care is a member of the Brilliant Distinctions - Allergan (Latisse) Loyalty Program , which means you can earn points towards savings on ...your next purchase of Latisse from our office. You can even purchase from us online through our online store (for our current Latisse patients). Call us at 604-463-4469 to book a free Latisse consultation. #latisse #eyelashes #mapleridge #mapleridgeeyecare #allergan #loyaltyprogram #brilliantdistinctions #longereyelashes See more

September is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month. 90% of sports-related injuries can be prevented just by wearing the proper eye protection. We have sports goggles in a variety of sizes, shapes & colours that can be fitted with prescription or non-prescription lenses. Whatever your sport, we can help you protect your eyes! #sportseyewear #sportseyesafetyawarenessmonth #sportseyesafetymonth #sportsglasses #kidsglasses #eyeinjuries #safetyeyewear #sports #childrenseyewear

Dr. Gary Matter visited the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation last week to deliver our $1,000 sponsorship cheque in support of #loveyourfoundation week running Sept. 14 - 18. This fantastic week of fun activities run by the Hospital Foundation staff (including Laura Butler, shown here with Dr. Matter) is meant to keep the morale high for the hardworking health care heroes of our local hospital. This year, more than ever, our clinic wanted to show our appreciation in support of the Ridge Meadows hospital staff, physicians and volunteers. Thank you for all that you do!! @rmhfoundation #rmhfoundation #RMH #loveyourfoundation #healthcareheroes #thankyou #mapleridgeeyecare #optometrists #mapleridge

We are big fans of the entire Tom Ford line: it is a favourite among the brands we carry. The quality and attention to detail from this renowned designer is reflected in this collection made in Italy. All the styles are instantly recognizable by the distinctive metal T logo on the temple, the undisputed icon of the brand. Modern and glamourous, combining vintage and contemporary looks, there is a Tom Ford style for every face. Visit our optical boutique to try one on f...or yourself. Please don’t forget to call ahead to book an appointment if you’ll be visiting our office for any reason. 604-463-4469 #timelesselegance #tomfordeyewear #tomfordframes #eyewear #mapleridgeeyecare #designereyewear #designerframes #glasses

Happy long weekend to all! Our office will be closed for the long weekend on Monday, Sept. 7 and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 am. We wish all the kids and parents a happy and safe introduction back to school this year. Enjoy this last weekend of the summer! #bclongweekend #longweekend #labourdaylongweekend #mapleridgebc #officeclosure #mapleridgeeyecare #optometrist

From now until Oct. 15, receive an extra $25 off any eligible Alcon contact lens order of 2 boxes or more, placed through our online store at https://mapleridgeeyecare.sightlyapps.com/ This offer can be combined with Alcon Rewards for a total savings of $125! Visit our online store for more details at https://mapleridgeeyecare.sightlyapps.com/alcon-summer-cont. Valid brands include DAILIES TOTAL1, DAILIES AQUACOMFORT PLUS (90-count boxes) one-day contact lenses or AIR OPTIX Family (6-count boxes) monthly contact lenses. #AlconDailies #DailiesTotal1 #DailiesAquacomfortPlus #AirOptix #summersavings #contactlenses #eyedoctor #eyehealth

Good vision is essential for your child to perform well in school. 80% of learning in school depends on your child’s ability to visually process information. But did you know that 1 in 4 children have a vision problem that is significant enough to hinder their academic performance? In order to assess the state of your child's vision health, they should have an eye exam performed by an optometrist. Our optometrists understand the unique eye care needs of children and genuinely love working with kids! Make an appointment with one of our eye doctors: we're committed to your child's eye health and success. #backtoschool #childrenseyeexams #healthyeyes #successinschool #childrensvision #eyehealth #optometrist #eyeexam

Taking proper care of your contact lenses can keep your eyes healthy and help you see better. The following are some healthy habits for safe contact lens wear: - Always wash your hands with soap and water and dry your hands well with a clean cloth before handling your lenses. - Properly clean your contact lenses with contact lens disinfecting solution recommended by your optometrist each time you remove them (never water or saliva). Use only fresh contact lens dis...infecting solution in your case and never mix fresh solution with old or used solution. - Keep your contact lens case clean by rubbing and rinsing it with contact lens solution, never water, and then empty and dry with a clean tissue. Store upside down with the caps off after each use. - Don’t sleep in your contact lenses unless prescribed by your optometrist. Sleeping while wearing contact lenses has been shown to increase the risk of an eye infection. - Keep your contact lenses away from all water. Remove your contact lenses before swimming and avoid showering in them. Water can introduce germs to the eyes through contact lenses. - Have a backup pair of glasses with your current prescription available in case you need to take out your contact lenses. - Remove your contact lenses immediately and call our office at 604-463-4469 if you have eye pain, discomfort, redness or blurred vision. Talk with one of our optometrists during your next appointment concerning your contact lens wear and care and to help prevent eye infections. They will recommend the right regimen and products for your optimum eye health. #contactlenses #contactlenssafety #healthyeyes #eyedoctor #optometrist #healthyeyehabits See more

Thank you for this and all the other great reviews we receive from our patients! We love to hear your feedback about the experiences you have with our team. Please keep sharing! #5starreview #5stargooglereview #happycustomer #eyedoctor #optometrist #eyehealth #mapleridgeeyecare #eyerecommend

Myopia is a very common visual condition that affects nearly 30% of Canadians. For someone with myopia (or nearsightedness), near objects may be seen clearly but distant objects are blurred. This condition often begins during childhood and in most cases, stabilizes in early adulthood. There are ways to reduce myopia, which can include the use of defocus spectacle lenses, mild atropine eye drops and now even customized contact lenses. Our optometrists are highly skilled in assessing and prescribing the right control treatments for optimal results. Contact us for more information at 604-463-4469. #myopia #nearsightedness #myopiacontrol #childrenseyeexam #familyeyecare #optometrist #pediatriceyecare

Happy long weekend beautiful British Columbia! Our office will be closed for the long weekend from Saturday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 3. We reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8 am. We hope you have a wonderful weekend to relax and recharge in the summer sun! #mapleridgeeyecare #bcday #bclongweekend #beautifulbc #longweekend #mapleridgebc #mapleridgeeyedoctor

We've expanded our office hours in order to serve you better. We're now open even longer on Tuesdays: from 8 am to 8 pm. Our updated clinic hours: Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm... Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm We love to care for your vision, day or night, and hope to see you in our office soon! #openearly #openlate #eyeexam #eyehealth #optometrist #eyedoctor #eyewear #mapleridgeeyecare See more

We often forget that children's eyes are more vulnerable to harmful UV rays than our own, as their eyes cannot filter UV light as effectively as an adult's. But prevention from UV exposure and damage can be easy: get your child a pair of sunglasses that filter both UVA and UVB light and make sure they wear them! The simplest way to ensure this is to have them help pick out their own pair of comfortable sunglasses in a style that they like. Set a good example by wearing ...your own sunglasses and make sure that sunglasses are part of your daily routine. Check out our stylish selection of Koolsun sunglasses for kids the next time you're in our office. These sunglasses are inexpensive, look great and are extremely durable. #uvprotection #kidssunglasses #koolsunsunglasses #sunglassesforkids #protectyoureyes See more

We're happy to have received our new lab coats, showcased here by our wonderful optometric assistants, Mika and Dawn! These add to our already extensive PPE and help to keep our patients and staff even safer during these uncertain times. #optometrist #stayhealthy #staysafe #healthandsafety #newnormal #eyecare #optometry #PPE #masks #protectothers #protectyourself

Our optical staff are VERY happy (as you can see from Julian and Brenda here)! Our new UV cleaning machine has arrived! Previously, in order to keep our patients safe, any frame that had been touched would be cleaned by our staff by hand before it could be put back onto our frame boards. This new machine is a germicidal UV sterilization oven specifically designed to sterilize frames in minutes using UVC light. When UVC light is shined on bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, it deactivates their DNA as well as destroying their ability to multiply and ultimately killing them. Quicker AND safe cleaning...this is the new favourite piece of equipment at our clinic! #uvcleaner #uvclight #cleanandsafe #staysafe #healthandsafety #optometrist #optometry #eyedoctor

You can now easily shop with Maple Ridge Eye Care from the comfort of your home. Our online store is open! Free shipping is available on most contact lens purchases or you can pick up your order directly from our office. We also carry our most popular dry eye products, as well as contact lens solutions. We even have an app to make ordering from your phone quick and easy! Visit our website for more details or type mapleridgeeyecare.sightlyapps.com into your... browser. #onlineshopping #shoponline #eyedoctor #contactlensesonline #contactlenses #optometrist See more

Happy Canada Day! Wishing you a wonderful holiday day to enjoy with your loved ones. How lucky we are to live in such a great country! Our office is closed today for the holiday but we'll be open again tomorrow, July 2 at 8:00 am. #Canada #CanadaDay2020 #CanadaDay #proudtobecanadian

We've had great support since our reopening at the end of May, from both our patients and the local community. Thank you Maple Ridge & the surrounding areas! We're busy once again and are enjoying reconnecting with our patients! As a proud local business operating in Maple Ridge for over 60 years, we recognize the importance of community support and shopping local. We encourage our patients and staff to continue to shop in our local businesses where possible: we have som...e wonderful independent stores in our city that can use your support. Please remember if you're visiting our office for any reason, that we ask you to call ahead and make an appointment. If you haven't been back to see us yet, please visit our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page on our website (link in bio) for further information on the steps we're taking to keep you safe. #shoplocal #shoplocalmapleridge #supportlocal #supportourcommunity #grateful #eyecare #eyeexam #optometrist #openforbusiness See more

We have been proud supporters of the CNIB Foundation throughout the years, as they have always done such amazing work to empower people impacted by blindness. During the pandemic they have focused on combating the negative ramifications that isolation can have on people with sight loss by expanding their free virtual program offerings and resources to these Canadians. Help provide vital supports to these programs today! Head on over to bc5050.cnib.ca to purchase ticket...s for CNIB BC’s first online 50/50 draw! Tickets are: $10 for 5 tickets $20 for 20 tickets $50 for 100 tickets It’s a win win! Purchase a ticket for your chance to win BIG and help support @cnibfoundation & people with sight loss in your community. #cnibfoundation #sightloss #blindness #communitysupport #eyehealth

A sunny day is definitely something to look forward to right now! We've got the latest styles in sunwear, from stylish Maui Jim frames to classic Ray-Bans to sporty Oakley styles. Visit us to view our large sunglass selection and decide what your summer style will be. We look forward to reconnecting with you soon! If you're planning a visit to our office to try on any eyewear, please call ahead to book an appointment, as we're limiting the number of people in our clinic at one time. If you haven't been back to see us yet, please visit our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page on our website (link in bio) for further information on the steps we're taking to keep you safe. #summeriscoming #sunglasses #eyewear #sunglasscove #optometrist #eyedoctor #uvprotection

To all of our patients that have visited our office since our reopening, we wanted to send a big thank you to you for your patience and adherence to our health and safety protocols!! We have had great feedback from you that you feel comfortable and safe coming back into our clinic. We know that things are different and require more time now but we feel confident with the knowledge that you, our staff and our optometrists are safer following our new guidelines. If you ha...ven't been back to see us yet, please visit our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page on our website (link in bio) for further information on the steps we're taking. We look forward to reconnecting with you soon. If you're planning a visit to our office for any reason, please call ahead to book an appointment. Your health and safety is our top priority - let's all stay healthy together! #optometrist #stayhealthy #staysafe #healthandsafety #newnormal #eyecare #optometry See more

We love the beautiful days of Spring but they also mean that allergies are here! If you suffer from allergies, our optometrists can provide you with simple treatment options involving eye drops and cold pack applications to help alleviate your symptoms. Don't suffer this allergy season: you can visit your optometrist safely! We're now open for routine eye care, with your health and safety our top priority. Please visit our COVID-19 Safety Protcols page on our website (link in bio) for further information on the steps we're taking to ensure your safety. #allergies #allergyseason #itchyeyes #eyedoctor #healthyeyes #optometrist #healthandsafety

Dry eye syndrome also called Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the most common eye conditions worldwide and a primary reason for visits to the optometrist. Several factors can contribute to DED, including computer use, contact lens wear, aging, menopause and medications, among others. Regardless of the reasons behind the dry eye, what all those suffering are looking for is RELIEF! We have many happy patients that use I-DROP PUR GEL to relieve their dry eye with... great success. Our optometrists recommend it because it is preservative-free and offers immediate and long-lasting relief with no blurring upon application. Ask your optometrist for more information during your next visit to our office. We're open again for routine eye care! We look forward to reconnecting with all of our patients and hope to see you soon! #dryeye #dryeyedisease #dryeyesyndrome #dryeeyerelief #idrop #optometry #eyedoctor #optometrist #eyehealth See more

Happy Monday!!! Take some time this week to focus on the good around you. It may be harder to do during times like these but you'll be glad you did. #positivethoughts #optometry #vision #goodvibes #focus #mapleridgeeyecare #eyedoctor

We are reopening for routine eyecare and will be booking exams for this week! We've been given notice by the BC College of Optometrists that we can resume non-urgent care on May 19th. Your health and safety are our top priority, so we are closely following the guidance provided by the Provincial Health Officer, the Ministry of Health, the BC Centre for Disease Control and WorkSafeBC. We have been working diligently over the past few weeks to implement many new health ...and safety protocols to keep our patients, staff and optometrists safe during any visit to our office. Please visit our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page on our website (link in bio) for further information on the steps we’re taking to ensure your safety. If you’re planning a visit to our office for any reason, whether it's for an eye exam, glasses repair or to order eyewear, please call our office to book an appointment. We ask for your patience as we expect a large volume of calls. If we're unable to answer, please leave a message and we'll return your call as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and support during this difficult time. Things will be different when you next visit our office but rest assured that the standard of care will be at the same high level it has always been. We look forward to serving you again soon! #optometrist #staysafe #newnormal #healthandsafety #mapleridgeeyecare #eyecare #safety #reopening #optometry See more

Vivian, one of our amazing optometric assistants, is ready with an infrared thermometer to take the temperature of anyone who visits our clinic. This is just one of the many new safety practices and protocols in place to keep our patients and staff healthy and safe. You'll see Vivian and our other staff behind sneeze guards at their workstations and wearing varying types of PPE, depending on their interactions with patients. Even with a face mask on though, you can see the welcoming smile in Vivian's eyes. She is looking forward to seeing our patients in the office once again. We've all missed our patients and we look forward to serving you again soon! #optometrist #staysafe #newnormal #healthandsafety #mapleridgeeyecare #eyecare #safety #PPE #optometry

Dr. Hurlbert is holding one of our new no-contact, infrared thermometers and is wearing some of the PPE we have available for our optometrists and staff. We will be taking the temperature of everyone who enters the office: one of the many new safety practices and protocols in place in anticipation of when we can start seeing patients again for regular exams. Yes, things will be different when you next visit our office but rest assured that the standard of care will be at the same high level it has always been! We miss our patients and look forward to serving you again soon. #optometrist #staysafe #newnormal #healthandsafety #mapleridgeeyecare #eyecare #safety #PPE #optometry

We've put many new safety practices and protocols in place in anticipation of when we can start seeing patients again for regular exams. Dr. Matter gives the thumbs up to the new sneeze guards we have at our front desk, as well as some of the other PPE that our staff will be wearing. Things will definitely be different when you next visit our office but rest assured that the standard of care will be at the same high level it has always been! We miss our patients and look forward to serving you again soon. #optometrist #staysafe #newnormal #healthandsafety #mapleridgeeyecare #eyecare #safety #PPE #optometry

Though we're not seeing patients for routine eye exams, we're just a phone call or email away if you need us. We have an optician available for eyewear repairs (by appointment only) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 am and 4 pm. Our optometrists are also available for Telehealth consults or urgent care visits as needed and our staff can fulfill your orders for contact lenses and eye drops. Let us know how we can help! Give us a call at 604-463-4469 or email us at [email protected] #eyewearrepair #howcanwehelp #staysafe #stayhome #eyecare #mapleridgeeyecare #hereforyou #eyehealth

Are you running low on contact lenses? We can have your order shipped directly to you at home, for FREE so you can stay home and stay safe. To place your contact lens order, call us at 604-463-4469 and leave a voicemail or email us at [email protected]. #directtoyou #freedelivery #stayhome #staysafe #contactlenses #optometry #eyedoctor #toyourdoor

Some timely reassurance for contact lens wearers during the COVID-19 pandemic: yes, it is safe to continue to wear your contact lenses at this time. The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), at the University of Waterloo has released some important facts from prominent ocular scientists we wanted to share with our contact lens wearing patients: 1. You can keep wearing contact lenses, as there is no evidence that contact lens wearers are at higher risk of contrac...ting COVID-19 2. Good hygiene habits are critical - this means not just handwashing, but properly caring for your contact lenses too 3. Regular glasses do not provide protection from COVID-19: there is no scientific evidence to support this rumour 4. Keep unwashed hands away from your face, a recommendation that is consistent with those from the WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC 5. If you are ill, temporarily stop wearing your contacts and use your glasses instead. Make sure to wear new contact lenses and use a new case once you are well again For more information, visit @coreuwaterloo #contactlenssafety #staysafeathome #contactlenses #eyehealth #washyourhands See more

Is your vision as strong as it could be? Consider us to give you an eye exam to find out exactly what your eyes need.

Self-isolating doesn't mean you should ignore your eye health! We are still available for you and can address your vision concerns. You can easily access our optometrists with a video call through your computer, tablet or phone via a trusted, secure telemedicine platform. Our eye doctors can provide an assessment based on your current symptoms or condition and can provide necessary treatment or referrals as required. Call us at 604-463-4469 and leave a mess...age or email us at [email protected]. We're checking our messages throughout the day and will get back to you to book an appointment time. #telehealth #teleoptometry #eyedoctor #healthyeyes #onlineconsult #staysafeathome #hereforyou #mapleridgeeyecare See more

Increased amounts of screen time can cause myopia in children. Do you give your child a limit to how much time they can use their smart devices?

Happy Easter from the Maple Ridge Eye Care team to you and your family! We wish you a safe, healthy holiday at home with those you love. #stayhealthy #staysafe #stayhome #covidlife #eyecare #optometrist #happyeaster

Did you know that your vision takes around 50 percent of your brain's functionality? That's how important your vision is!

Working from home, home-schooling and trying to stay in touch with friends and family during this time of self-isolation means that we're spending even more of our day on our computers and electronic devices. Here are some tips to keep your vision healthy while adjusting to the new norm of digital life: - Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. - Blink often to refresh your eyes! Many people blink less than usual... when working at a computer, which can contribute to dry eyes. - Check the lighting and reduce glare - even try a protective anti-glare screen cover. Bright lighting and too much glare can strain your eyes and make it difficult to see objects on your monitor. - Position your screen about an arm’s length from your eyes and 15 to 20 degrees below eye level. - Adjust your screen settings. Enlarge the type for easier reading. Adjust the contrast and brightness to a level that's comfortable for you. And don't forget to take time away from your digital devices completely to give yourself a break. Keep your eyes (and yourself) healthy. #visionhealth #digitaleyehealth #digitallife #lifeathome #stayhome #staysafe #healthyeyes #optometrist #eyedoctor #mapleridgeeyecare See more

We're always happy to see our patients' smiling faces but right now we encourage you to stay safe at home as much as possible. If you're running low on contact lenses, we can have your order shipped directly to you at home, for FREE! To place your contact lens order, call us at 604-463-4469 and leave a voicemail or email us at [email protected]. #directtoyou #freedelivery #stayhome #staysafe #contactlenses #optometry #eyedoctor #toyourdoor

As you begin to age, your eyes will do the same. But it doesn't have to be a scary time. Here are the most common age-related eye conditions and the preventative measures you can take to avoid them.

We're adapting to meet your needs and our eye doctors are now available to speak with you remotely. You can easily access our optometrists with a video call through your computer, tablet or phone via a trusted, secure telemedicine platform. Our eye doctors can provide an assessment based on your current symptoms or condition and can provide necessary treatment or referrals as required. Call us at 604-463-4469 and leave a message or email us at [email protected]. We're checking our messages throughout the day and will get back to you to book an appointment time. Limited to BC residents. #telehealth #teleoptometry #eyedoctor #healthyeyes #onlineconsult #staysafeathome See more

Dear Patients, please accept our sincere regrets that we are unable to care for you as we are accustomed to. Due to the lack of access, we would like to remind our contact lens wearing patients not to wear their contacts for exceedingly long hours or stretch them past their life span. Inflammation, infection and even corneal ulcers may result and we are unable to examine you face to face to take care of you as we normally would. To offset the lack of in-person care, we ...are now offering teleoptometry consults. Please call us at 604-463-4469 or email at [email protected] if you have any eye issues and we will contact you within the day. Keep your eyes (and yourself) safe! Your optometrists, Drs. Hurlbert, Matter, Naidu and Rughani #eyeinflammation #eyeinfection #cornealulcers #eyepain #telehealth #eyedoctor #eyesafety #healthyeyes #optometrist See more

Approximately 1 billion people across the globe have a preventable eye condition, according to the UN Health Agency. Here are the most common types of eye problems and how you can help prevent them.

Please see post image for our new emergency hours. To offer expanded coverage of our own hours, our friends at Pacific Eye Doctors will be open to see our Emergency patients on Sat., March 21 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Address: 22320 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge. @pacificeyedoctors If you have an eye care emergency outside of these given times, please present to the Ridge Meadows ER. For less urgent eye care, please leave us a voicemail at 604-463-4469, as we will be che...cking for messages throughout the day. To schedule eyewear or contact lenses pick up, please call and leave a voicemail at 604-463-4469 and we will return your call to schedule an appointment. We thank you for your understanding as we strive to navigate these difficult times. We encourage everyone to stay safe and we look forward to serving you once we have reopened. #mapleridgeeyecare #emergencyeyecare #mapleridge #workingtogether #eyerecommend #eyehealth #stayhealthy See more

Do you know what's causing the pain behind your eye?

The health and safety of our patients and employees is always our top priority and we have therefore put several new precautionary measures into effect in our clinic. We kindly ask that patients who are feeling ill or who have any of these symptoms: fever, coughing, shortness of breath, runny nose or sneezing, please reschedule your appointment until you have recovered. In our office, we have increased the frequency of sanitizing with disinfectant in high touch areas (do...or handles, chair arms, desktops) and are continuing to disinfect examination equipment between each patient. Our staff are following the prevention guidelines from the CDC regarding handwashing and hygiene and we are asking our staff to stay home if they feel ill. Despite the uncertainty COVID-19 is bringing to our daily lives, we will continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly in order update our preventative practices as needed. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to keep our patients and staff safe. #optometrist #mapleridgeeyecare #eyedoctor #eyehealth #covid19 #washyourhands #preventive #protect #eyeexam #shoplocalmapleridge See more

Are your old contacts starting to bother your eyes? Let's schedule a contact lens exam for you to get that taken care of! mapleridgeeyecare.ca

A healthy diet contributes to healthy eyesight!

It's Workplace Eye Wellness Month and we're here to make sure you wear eye protection no matter what job you tackle. Protect your eyes this month and every month!