On-Site Eye Examinations by

Optometrist

    We    are    pleased    to    announce    the    addition    of Independent   Optometrist,   Dr.   Hetul   Modi,   at   our location   and   are   now   able   to   provide   a   single   stop for all your eye care needs.    Complete   Eye   Exams   are   available   to   children, adults   and   seniors.   There   is   no   charge   for   children under the age of 19 years. Eye examinations should be an essential part of your overall health care. There are many factors that can affect your vision and eye health, therefore routine eye examinations are recommended. The ability to see is one of the most valuable aspects of life. It is important to protect your vision. Dr. Hetul Modi grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated with distinction from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor’s of Medical Sciences. He then went on to pursue his doctorate of Optometry at the world-renowned University of Waterloo where he graduated with honors. After completing his education, Dr. Modi decided to move out west to beautiful British Columbia.   During his training, Dr. Modi completed internships in various settings including a rotation at OMNI Eye Specialists in Baltimore, Maryland. There he managed various ocular diseases and provided refractive care alongside ophthalmologists of different specialties including cornea, glaucoma, cataract, retina and oculoplastics. Dr. Modi is a primary care optometrist who enjoys serving patients of all ages. He has a special interest in disease management and contact lens, He is continually keeping up with the latest technologies, research and treatments in eye care. Dr. Modi is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the British Columbia Association of Optometrists. He provides service in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

Eye Examinations

Comprehensive Eye Exams We   perform   full   eye   tests   to   check   the   overall   function of your eyes.  This includes examining:

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Visual correction for glasses and contact lens

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Binocular vision to ensure that both eyes are

working well together

It   is   important   for   children   to   have   their   eyes   tested before   going   into   grade   school.   Some   children   may have   a   high   refractive   error   (eyeglass   prescription), strabismus   (“cross   eyes”)   or   amblyopia   (“lazy   eye”), which   can   affect   how   well   your   eyes   are   working   well together.  The health of your eyes Your   eye   health   is   important.   When   checking   your   eyes we    assess    for    various    conditions    including    dry    eye, strained     eyes     from     computer     vision     syndrome, cataracts,   glaucoma   and   macular   degeneration.   Many eye   conditions   such   as   glaucoma   can   have   little   or   no symptoms    initially    but    can    be    better    managed    if detected earlier on.  Your   eyes   can   also   tell   us   a   lot   about   your   overall health.    For    instance,    when    we    are    examining    you retina,   we   check   for   signs   of   diabetic   retinopathy   and hypertensive      retinopathy.      We      recommend      that diabetics get yearly eye checkups.  How often should I get my eyes tested? • Kids    up    to    19    years    of    age    –    We    recommend regular   eye   checkups   every   6   months   to   1   year. They are fully covered by MSP for eye exams.  • Adults   19   to   64   years   of   age   –   We   recommend regular     eye     checkups     every     2     years.     We recommend   checkups   every   year   if   you   are   being monitored    for    certain    eye    or    general    health conditions such as diabetes.  • Adults   65   years   of   age   and   over    –   We   recommend regular     eye     checkups     every     year.     They     are partially covered by MSP for eye exams.  Direct Billing for Eye Exams We   may   be   able   to   bill   your   eye   exam   directly   if   you have    extended    health    benefits    with    the    following insurance   providers:   Pacific   Blue   Cross,   Chambers   of Commerce    Group    Insurance    Plan,    Cowan    Insurance Group,      Desjardins      Insurance,      Great-West      Life, Industrial   Alliance,   Johnson   Inc.,   Manulife   Financial, Maximum    Benefit    or    Johnston    Group,    Standard    Life Assurance Company of Canada and Sun Life Financial.

Eye Health Examination versus Automated Refraction Eye health examinations are performed by Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Family Physicians. Their purpose is to detect eye problems at their earliest stages and to help correct or adapt to any vision changes. Automated refractions are performed by Licensed Opticians. The purpose of this is to refresh one's prescription or for verification. On-Site Automated Sight Testing Impressive       Eyewear       offers Vision   /   Sight   Testing   for   free with     the     purchase     of     eye glasses       or       contact       lens minimum      order      using      our automated Eye Logic system. This   procedure   is   called   Auto- refraction. It        uses        a        sophisticated computer   program   and   special   equipment   designed   to   test and measure your sight. It   calculates   whether   you   could   see   more   clearly   with   the help   of   corrective   lenses,   and   it   determines   the   strength   of the lenses you may need. Call today for your Eye Exam or Refraction Appointment  604-583-6155