Vancouver Block Optometrists & Ottico
Unit 800 - 736 Granville St. V6Z 1G3 Vancouver, BC, Canada

November is diabetes awareness month! Unfortunately, complications from diabetes are one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. The great news is type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed for many people. Decreasing your risk involves making healthy lifestyle choices. You already know what I’m going to say helps: a healthy diet and regular exercise. What you eat is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle change. Avoid highly processed foods, refined white grains, an...d sugary foods or drinks. Eat more vegetables, plant-based proteins, whole grains, lean meats, and nuts. Aim for 150 minutes of aerobic exercise like brisk walking, jogging, or bike riding per week. Start slowly and build up to your goal! Your routine eye exam is an essential part of your health care. Signs of diabetes can be detected in the eyes, sometimes before a diagnosis of diabetes has even been made! Early diagnosis and treatment, when necessary, are crucial to reducing the risk of vision loss from diabetes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yvreyedoctor #eyefood #eyenutrition #nutritiontips #holisticnutrition #holisticeyehealth See more

Do you know what kind of lens is in your glasses? Getting the proper lens prescription from your optometrist is the first step, but proper lens selection is just as important. Our optometrists and opticians remain up to date on all of the best lens options to meet your demanding visual needs. We are all spending a lot of time looking up close on our computers and phones and the proper lens can make that easier and less stressful to your visual system. We love chatting about lenses and helping our patients see their best. We would love to see you - book an appointment today! #vancouverblockoptometrists #vancouver #glasses #optics #vancouveroptometrist #optometrist #vision #yvrhealth

How clean are your eyelids? We brush and floss our teeth daily to keep them healthy, but often overlook our ocular hygiene. Overgrowth of bacteria and demodex mites on our eyelids leads to inflammation and dry eye symptoms. If you experience red, burning, gritty sensation, film in your vision or fluctuating vision come and see us! We have the best products available to keep your eyes clean and comfortable and will develop a treatment program tailored to your needs. #vancouverblockoptometrists #vancouvereyedoctor #optometrist #vancouveroptical #dryeyes #dryeyetreatment #eyelids

Masks for you, masks for us, masks all around! Check out some of our safety protocols in this quick video. We are here to safely meet all of your eye care needs. Call us to book an appointment for an eye exam or purchasing new glasses from our beautiful optical dispensary. #vancouverblockoptometrists #covidsafety

How clean are your eyelids? We brush and floss our teeth daily to keep them healthy, but often overlook our ocular hygiene. Overgrowth of bacteria and demodex mites on our eyelids leads to inflammation and dry eye symptoms. If you experience red, burning, gritty sensation, film in your vision or fluctuating vision come and see us! We have the best products available to keep your eyes clean and comfortable and will develop a treatment program tailored to your needs. #vancouverblockoptometrists #vancouvereyedoctor #optometrist #vancouveroptical #dryeyes #dryeyetreatment #eyelids

Masks for you, masks for us, masks all around! Check out some of our safety protocols in this quick video. We are here to safely meet all of your eye care needs. Call us to book an appointment for an eye exam or purchasing new glasses from our beautiful optical dispensary. #vancouverblockoptometrists #covidsafety

We are Back in Action at Vancouver Block! ---- Following BC guidelines, we have re-opened our clinic for routine care. Things are a little different at the office, but our commitment to quality services, products and your vision care remains the same. ----- Our team has adapted our workflow and procedures to ensure a healthy, safe, comfortable experience for all.... We have implemented: Screening patients before coming in Requiring everyone to wear a mask Hand cleaning for everyone Modified office set up to promote physical distancing Staggering appointments times to space out patients Thorough cleaning of all touchpoints between patients Please call us at 604-681-8653 or email [email protected] to arrange an appointment. We will continue to ship contacts directly to your home for free, and offer virtual doctor consults as appropriate. STAY SAFE. BE WELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #backinbusiness #vancouversmallbusiness #yvrlife #optician #opticianlife See more

A note from Dr. Flak: May is Vision Health Month, which is a great time to talk about what we can do to prevent vision loss from eye disease. Getting an eye exam by your optometrist is always the best resource for information about your eye health. Since we're not doing exams at the moment, please read on to find out what you can be doing every day to protect your most precious sense - your vision. I cannot overstate the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Generally, pe...ople are aware of this - but did you know that healthy eating and exercise reduce your risk of the most common cause of vision loss in people over 55?!! 1. Maintain a healthy weight 2. Eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables and make sure to include kale and orange peppers - they're full of nutrients that are crucial for central vision. Limit foods that are highly processed or contain added sugars 3. Exercise regularly - even 20 minutes a day is beneficial 4. Don't smoke Stay healthy and happy, everyone :) I'm excited to see you all soon in person at the clinic. #yvreyedoctor #vancouveroptometry #vancouverblockoptometrists

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The multivitamin used to slow the progression of macular degeneration is one of the few supplements that have scientifically proven benefits.

Hit the slopes with confidence this year with a pair of Zeiss snow goggles! Check our Dr. Reinders' goggle set up with her prescription lens inserts to maximize vision on the ski hill. Zeiss' innovative tints and advanced optics improve vision in all light conditions and will offer full protection from UV and high energy blue light. These goggles enhance the contrast of unevenness in the snow to make skiing and snowboarding safer. We can put your glasses prescription into you...r goggles, so you see your best. Fashion meets function with its wide selection of trendy frames and cool lens colours. We also offer prescription swimming goggles. Come in to talk to someone from our team about what is best for you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yvr #yvrglasses #vancouver #vancouverbusiness #vancouveroptometry #optometry #snowboarding #skiing #downhill #uvgoggles #slopestyle #slopes #vision #grousemountain #mountseymour #cypressmountain #zeiss #zeisslens #snowboardstyle #snow See more

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When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. Maya Angelou As some of you may know, Dr. Brad has been gone from work for the past few weeks. He just completed a 2-week vision project in the Andean foothills outside of Lima, Peru. Along with Dr. Brad, a group of 21 people from Canada and the US teamed up to serve the communities of Jicamarca and Canto Grande in pop-up style eye clinics. They went to the most underprivileged areas with no access to ...eye care or glasses. The team organized through @twecs_voshbc brought over ten thousand pairs of glasses to distribute and completed (literally) thousands of eye exams. With cheerful hearts, everyone worked 12-14 hour days providing skilled care and high-end North American technology to the locals with the hope of changing and empowering lives. We sometimes forget that a simple pair of specs can have a HUGE impact on someone's life in the long run. What an experience. We are so proud of Dr. Brad and the TWECS team - they did an AMAZING job. . . . . . . . . #twecs #thirdworldeyecaresocietycanada #yvr #vancouverblockoptometrists #vancouver #blessed #grateful #giftofsight #eyeglasses #eyes #voshbc #eyecareeverywhere #twecs_voshbc

Vitamin D is synthesized when UVB rays contact the skin. In Canada, sun exposure cannot provide adequate vitamin D production in winter months and on cloudy days. Taking a vitamin D supplement may be associated with a decreased risk of macular degeneration and dry eye as well as certain cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes. ---- The omega 3 supplement available at the office contains vitamin D as well. Pick yours up today and do double duty with one high ...quality supplement! . . . . . . . #vitamins #vitamind #healthyeating #healthy #healthyliving #healthyfoodporn #fishoilforkids #healthfoodtip #nutritionist #nutritioniskey #eyehealth #dietarysupplement #physicianrecommended #omega3 #vancouver

#Repost @laeyeworks (@get_repost) Fashion trailblazer Patricia Field wears HICKORY in Josef Jasso’s stunning new portrait for our Uncensored Visions series. Yes, Field is rightfully regaled for her Emmy Award-winning costume designs for Sex and the City (and let’s not forget that Oscar nom for The Devil Wears Prada), but we admire her even more for the trendsetting buzz she created from her legendary NYC boutique, as a fearless and challenging stylist, and as a champi...on for artisanal designers and bespoke, expressive fashion. [Hair by @_ana_estela; Makeup by @diana_ivanov_] . . . . #laEyeworks #PatriciaField #ArtFashion #JosefJasso #UncensoredVisions #ThatsAmore #FierceEyewearSister #SexAndTheCity #TheDevilWearsPrada . . . #yvr #yvreyedoctor #vancouverblockoptometrists #vancouverstyle #style #fashion #vancouvereyedoctor #optometristlife #opticianlife #optician #optom #ttendy See more

A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat! The egg is a good source of lean protein to start your day. They contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are pigments that help protect your retina and keep it functioning properly. Check the label and choose eggs that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Eggs are a real powerhouse, so as they say - "Get Crackin'!" . . .... . . . . . . . #eyefoods #eyehealth #eggs #breakfasthealty #chickencoop #freerange #organic #farmfresheggs #vancouver #healthyfoods #healthfoodtip #lutein #zeaxanthin #eyedoctor #eyedoc #yvrhealth #vancouverblockoptometrists