Vision Support and Dry Eye Centre
105-330 Hwy 33 W V1X 1X9 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Sun protection for your eyes is just as important in the winter as it is during the sunny summer months! What are you using for sun protection?

In our opinion, this year should CLEARLY be all about 2020 vision! Book your eye exam you have been putting off and see your best for 2020!

MEET OUR TEAM!! . . Dr. Darren Hatchard is the owner of Vision Support & Dry Eye Centre along with multiple offices within Kelowna! His passion for eye disease is something that lead him to open the very first Dry Eye Centre in the Okanagan in hopes to better service the disease side of Optometry in his community!

MEET OUR TEAM!! . . Dr. Mark Csandl also grew up in Kelowna in the Glenmore area before he went off to Pacific University, College of Optometry! He is a Therapeutic Qualified registrant with the College and has a great interest in ocular disease as well as contact lenses.

MEET OUR TEAM!! . . . Dr. Brian Sklapsky completed his Doctors of Optometry at the Michigan College of Optometry and now lives in Kelowna with his wife & three little ones! You might see him practicing at one of our other locations within Kelowna as well as other offices within the Province!

MEET OUR TEAM!! . . Dr. Katelyn Simair recently graduated with honors from the University of Waterloo school of Optometry! She was born and raised in Kelowna and is excited to be working back in her community. Also her bubbly personality is always popular with the kids who visit our office!

MEET OUR TEAM! . . Dr. Ignacio Salvati is originally an Ophthalmologist from Argentina who moved to Kelowna with his family to continue his career as an Optometrist! He has amazing knowledge and passion for the industry and can be found practicing at multiple locations in the Okanagan! 1h

Meet Our Team!! . . Dr. Hayley Valgardson was born and raised in Kelowna BC and graduated with honors at the University of Waterloo during her Doctors of Optometry Degree! Her passion for this industry really shows in her amazing patient care she provides to all!

We dont JUST treat Dry Eye & Disease, we do routine eye exams as well which are just as important as going to your family doctor or dentist yearly! Call us today to book your routine exam conveniently located right in Rutland! 1 855 559 2020

Dont be blind sided by Glaucoma! . . January is Glaucoma Awareness Month so we just want to remind people how important it is to schedule your routine eye exams as Glaucoma has little to no symptoms until vision starts to be lost. Take care of yourself and your eyes by booking your routine eye exam today!

We are ALL guilty of too much screen time some days. Have you bought your new blue light blocking glasses?

DIABETES and your eyes . . . Heres some info to why it is so important for diabetics to get their routine eye exams with an optometrist!

We are back to checking s on January 6th! If this is you, treat yourself to an eye exam for the New Year and save yourself the drive thru embarrassment!

Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Blepharitis is a condition that often times is extremely uncomfortable and irritating. Left untreated, it can possibly become infected. Our doctors at VSC offer full BlephEx Treatments for people who are suffering from this condition and have seen great, immediate results! Book your consult today! 1 855 559 2020

If you have an eye emergency we are here for you. Our doctors can accommodate most eye emergencies or injuries and also can be faster and easier than going to the hospital.

Suffering from Dry Eye even after all of the drops etc? Call our office for info on our Lipiflow Treatments!

Our team of amazing doctors are all Kelowna locals within the area that are committed to helping our community feel and see their best! . . . Call our office today to book your eye exam or consult today! 1 855 559 2020

Christmas is fast approaching which means so is the New Year! Make sure you book your appointment to use those benefits up before they are gone!! . . Call us today to book yours at 1 855 559 2020

More Dry Eye Solutions! . . . The Thealoz and Hyback drops from @labticianthea are some of our favorite Preservative Free Solutions for treating Dry and Irritated Eyes!

Did you know a diet of Omegas and Vitamin A can help resolve Dry Eye?! If this is something your diet is lacking stop by our office and we will get you set up with some great Omega Supplements instead!

Did you know we arent just a Dry Eye Centre and we also do routine eye exams for kids?! . . . Kids exams are free until age 3 and only $20 ages 4-18! Call us today to book! 1 855 559 2020

If you are one who suffers from Dry Eye, MGD or Blepharitis our Doctors highly recommend the Bruder Mask! . . Its an easy and totally painless way to naturally treat symptoms and is completely cost effective! Stop by our office to grab yours to try!

Have you booked your annual eye exam yet this year?! . . . Time is running out to use your benefits so don't throw your money away! Call our office today to schedule your appointment! 1 855 559 2020

A little knowledge to get you through hump day!

What is Glaucoma? . . . Glaucoma is something we specialize in specifically and getting the regular scans and screenings done helps our Doctors come up with a management plan to keep you seeing your best for a long time to come! Call us for more info or to book a consult! 1 855 559 2020

Are you one of these people who over wear their contacts?!? . . . Over wearing your contacts IS a thing! There are some serious side effects to wearing your contact lenses more than prescribed such as blurred vision, photophobia, ulcers as well as red eyes! Make sure you are caring for your contact lenses and that you have your back up pair of glasses handy when you need them!

Believe it or not, certain healthy foods are the first step to fight against sight-threatening diseases. Foods like fish, nuts, leafy greens and carrots are all things we were told to eat as a kids to grow big and strong but they are also things that help our eyes grow nice and strong too! Your eyes will thank you

Experiencing eye strain on the computer, tablet or phone screen? @essilorcanada has you covered with their AMAZING Eyezen Anti-Fatigue Lenses. The perfect lens for millennials! . . . This lens has advanced distance vision along with a small added power in the bottoms of the lens to help your eyes relax to decrease eye strain and headaches! It is our #1 loved lens within our office with our staff AND patients. You can find these lenses at our sister locations within Kelowna Optometry on Bernard & Glenmore Optometry

I-LID N LASH is our ideal daily cleanser to remove ocular debris as well as makeup on sensitive skin! This enhanced formulation of Tea Tree Oil works to maintain LID and LASH health & enhances effectiveness of artificial tears!

Do you have history of Glaucoma in your family? Our Doctors specialize in disease such as Glaucoma and preform ALL of the necessary screenings and work ups to detect or monitor ALL types of Glaucoma! They also ensure the best care is taken when it comes to your eye health! Call us @ 1 855 559 2020 to set up a consult or for anything further questions you may have!

Do you suffer from Dry Eye? @candorvision makes one of our doctors favorite drops to recommend because they are completely PRESERVATIVE FREE and can be used as many times as needed! Our patients see great results just from these drops alone! . . Call us today to book your Dry Eye Consult! 1 855 559 2020

Are you ready for some football? Check out the NFL schedule starting this month & watch game highlights online. Whos your favorite team?

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This devastating disease affects 250,000 kids worldwide each year. Help raise awareness by sharing your stories & giving strength & hope to others. Wear a golden ribbon in support & use the hashtag #CCAM on social media.

Its Labour Day! Get ready to BBQ with friends and family, grab some great sales deals, hit the beach, and enjoy the time off. How will you celebrate this #labourday?

Not only is watermelon super hydrating during the summer but it is also beneficial to your eye health! Watermelon is a great source of vitamin A, which helps produce pigments in the retina of the eye, which protects against age-related macular degeneration.