Are Dry Eyes Affecting Your Life?

Dry eye, affecting approximately 6 million Canadians, is a prevalent and discomforting condition. It is also known as Dry Eye Syndrome, and it often leads to vision issues, discomfort, and light sensitivity.

How it works, a Two in One Solution

IPL & RF Technologies

We’re shining a light on our revolutionary combination of IPL anf RF technologies to treat your dry eye concerns in one visit.

LUMECCA INTENSE PULSE LIGHT TREATMENT (IPL)

Lumecca IPL can effectively address dry eye symtoms, leaving your eyes feeling refreshed and comfortable.

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Conrols Inflamation for relief from ocular rosacea and dry eye

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Reduces reliance on medications for long-term relief.

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Diminishes bacteria for a healthier eyelid environment.

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Closes blood vessels to alleviate redness and discomfort.

FORMA RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT (RF)

Forma RF treatment uses heat around the eyes to stimulate collagen, reduce inflamation and boost tear production by unclogging tear glands.

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Fights wrinkles and sun damage to smooth skin and even tone around the eyes.

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Enhances tear production, improving tear flow and comfort.

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Boosts firmness to stimulate collagen for tighter, younger looking skin.

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Minimizes redness to treat visible blood vessels for a cleaner complexion.

FORMA RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT (RF)

Forma RF treatment uses heat around the eyes to stimulate collagen, reduce inflamation and boost tear production by unclogging tear glands.

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Fights wrinkles and sun damage to smooth skin and even tone around the eyes.

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Enhances tear production, improving tear flow and comfort.

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Boosts firmness to stimulate collagen for tighter, younger looking skin.

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Minimizes redness to treat visible blood vessels for a cleaner complexion.

Keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear with regular eye exams

Eye exams aren’t just for glasses and contacts. During your comprehensive eye exam, our doctors will not only assess your vision, but also your ocular health using the latest technology. A routine eye exam can detect ocular disease, like glaucoma, and diseases of the body, like diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Early detection is key when it comes to the eyes, as many eye conditions will go unnoticed until it’s too late. In general, it is recommended that kids have yearly eye exams starting at 6 months and adults have eye exams every 1-2 years depending on age, medical status, and eye conditions.

Exam Services

Children’s eye exams
Seniors eye exams
Contact lens exams
Treatment and management of ocular disease and conditions
Dry eye exams
Low vision exams

We direct bill!
We are able to bill some third party insurances and BC medical on your behalf with your consent.

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Eye Conditions and Disease

Your Doctor of Optometry is able to treat and manage a variety of ocular diseases and conditions for all ranges, including but not limited to strabismus and amblyopia, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, conjunctivitis, retinal disease, and corneal dystrophies. Our Doctors will work closely with you and your team of doctors to provide you with the best care possible.

Eye Health Library | The Canadian Association of Optometrists

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Dry Eyes

Also known as ocular surface disease, this is common condition where the quantity or quality of tears is lacking and can cause a red, gritty and irritated eye.

We now provide Dry Eye, IPL, and RF Treatments
What is Dry Eye? Dry eye occurs when tears are insufficient or evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort, redness, and blurred vision.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatment IPL treatment uses light pulses to improve the function of meibomian glands, reducing inflammation and improving tear quality.
RF (Radiofrequency) Treatment RF treatment stimulates meibomian glands with radiofrequency energy, restoring the production of tear film oils and relieving dryness.

Benefits of IPL and RF Treatments
1. Relieve dry eye symptoms
2. Improve tear film quality
3. Reduce inflammation
4. Enhance eye comfort
5. Minimize reliance on artificial tears
6. Non-invasive and relatively painless

Is IPL or RF Treatment Right for You? Consult an eye care professional to determine if IPL or RF treatment suits your dry eye condition. They will assess your symptoms and recommend the most suitable treatment plan.
Conclusion IPL and RF treatments offer effective options for managing dry eye symptoms by improving tear film quality, reducing inflammation, and promoting gland function.
If you experience dry eye symptoms, consult an eye care professional to discuss the potential benefits of IPL or RF treatment.

Cataracts

The crystalline lens inside the eye becomes cloudy over time leading to blurry vision.

Glaucoma

The optic nerve is slowly damaged leading to vision loss and eventually blindness. Symptoms are often not apparent until advanced stages of the disease, which is why a glaucoma screening is very important for early detection.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes can cause bleeding and swelling in the retina. This damage can be mild to severe, causing mild vision loss to blindness.

Macular Degeneration

Damage to the retina that tends to affect central vision. Macular degeneration can cause mild vision loss to blindness.

Preparing for your eye exam.

Before your visit

Gather your care card, insurance card, glasses and/or contacts, and medication list to bring with you into your appointment. Please plan to wear your contact lenses into your exam if you are having a contact lens exam.
You may be dilated, please arrange a ride from the office and bring sunglasses as you may experience light sensitivity and blurry vision while dilated.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 48 hours notice. Patients with frequent no shows or last minute cancellations will be required to pay for their exam in advance in order to book an appointment, should they miss their exam no refund will be given.

When coming in for any complete eye examination, please bring sunglasses and avoid driving a vehicle or bicycle.

During your visit

Set aside around 1 hour for your complete eye examination. Children’s exams are usually quicker than adults and take about 15-30 minutes. We may need to use eye drops during your exam, some of those drops can affect your vision and ability to drive for a few hours. We also use several instruments that may involve flashing and bright lights, during your exam.

After your Visit

If you were dilated during your exam, your eyes may be sensitive to light and may be a bit fuzzy for 2-6 hours. If you experience severe eye pain after a dilation, please call us or seek emergency care ASAP.

If you have any questions, or are struggling with your new glasses, please call us so we can help!

Frequently asked questions

How often should I get my eyes checked?

This depends on your age, ocular conditions, and medical conditions. Your doctor will let you know what is recommended for you after your eye exam.

Some general guidelines are as follows:

Children should have their first eye exam at 6 months old and annually after that.
Adults aged 19-64 should have an eye exam at least every 2 years.
Seniors 65+ should have their eyes checked yearly.

I notice I need readers now, why is that?

If you are in your forties, you may have noticed a change in your ability to read. Adults typically start losing the ability to focus up close around this time. This is a normal part of aging called “presbyopia”. If you are experiencing changes in your vision, please make an appointment with your eye doctor.

When is it time for my child’s first eye exam?

It is recommended that kids have their first eye exam around 6 months.

Do you sell Rx sunglasses?

Yes, we sell prescription and non-prescription sunglasses.

How does diabetes affect my eyesight?

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in North America. Diabetes can affect all parts of the eye and can cause changes in refractive error, cataracts, retinopathy, glaucoma, and even nerve palsies. It is recommended that diabetics have an annual dilated eye exam to watch for complications related to diabetes.

Return Policy

All products are final sale.

There is a 25% cancellation fee on lenses cancelled within 24 hours.

Do you have an Eye Emergency

If you think are experiencing an eye emergency call Sooke Eyecare right away (250) 642.4311 or proceed to the nearest hospital.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should seek medical attention straight away:

Sudden vision changes (loss, blur, doubling)
Corneal abrasion
Eye pain
Chemical contact
A sudden onset of floaters or flashes
Foreign body in eye