Vista Eyecare Doctors of Optometry
3750 Shelbourne St # 201 V8P 4H4 Victoria, BC, Canada

Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween ! Decorative lenses purchased without a prescription may not fit properly, leaving the eye more susceptible to scratches on the outer layer of the eye, or getting an ulcer (an open sore) on the cornea- the clear covering over the front of the eye. The result of a scratch or sore can be scarring, infection, and permanent vision reduction or loss. - CDC Have a safe and healthy Halloween everyone , and don’t f...orget to always practice safe and healthy contact lens wear ! #halloween #contactlenses #eyehealth #cdc #optometry #vista_eyecare #yyj

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Just a reminder we will be closed Monday to spend some extra time with our families (whether in person or virtually) and to reflect on all that we are grateful for ... our loved ones, our amazing team members, and the incredibly supportive patients we have the privilege of serving... just to name a few! #gratefulforyou #thanksgiving #saanich #supportsmallbusiness #vista_eyecare

An orange a day keeps the macular degeneration away Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. Studies suggest vitamin C can lower the risk of developing cataracts and, when taken in combination with other essential nutrients, can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and visual acuity loss. Oh, and just so we are clear, we are talking about eating these foods, please don’t squirt orange juice in your eye .... trust me, y...ou only do that once! Try this simple recipe for a bell pepper side dish for your next meal https://www.thespruceeats.com/balsamic-peppers-recipe-13757 #kiddingnotkidding #vitaminc #armd #eyefoods #independentoptometry #yyj #vista_eyecare

Carrots are good for your eyes Myth or Fact? Well carrots are rich in Vitamin A which plays an important role in vision, reducing the risk of macular degeneration and vision loss. Additionally, it helps keep the ocular surface healthy and reduces risk of inflammation, ulceration, and dry eyes. A deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to night blindness (known as nyctalopia). Sadly, Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children worldwide. So yes..., carrots really ARE good for your eyes, but so are these other Vitamin A rich foods. Fun fact: the myth that eating carrots will improve your vision comes from WW2. The British Royal Air Force credited eating carrots with their increased ability to see their enemy in the dark when really they were hiding the fact they developed a new type of radar technology. Try this delicious carrot ginger soup recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/carrot_ginger_soup/ #carrotsaregoodforyoureyes #vitamina #eyefoods #optometry #yyj #vistaeyecare