posted: Apr. 27, 2022.

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the more common refractive errors. One out of two people have myopia, and it is characterized by an eye that is longer Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

When you are choosing your eyeglasses, there are several details you will want to consider. At Maple Ridge Eye Care, serving Maple Ridge, BC, and the surrounding areas, our eye Read more

posted: Feb. 23, 2022.

Age can impact your vision in many ways. You can develop problems with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Your eyes may lose their ability to focus on objects close by, which Read more

posted: Feb. 03, 2022.

If you enjoy adventure and spending time in the great outdoors in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, polarized lenses from Maple Ridge Eye Care may be an excellent choice for your Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2022.

While you may not go blind from dry eye disease, you can be made very uncomfortable. The constant feeling that something is in your eye can be disconcerting. Burning or Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

Another name for myopia is nearsightedness, or the inability to see distant objects clearly. It is a condition that is common in children that can impact learning at school. Most Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2021.

When you smoke, the smoke itself is highly toxic. It contains heavy metals, formaldehyde, tar and carbon monoxide, and about 4,000 other compounds. It affects many organs, and one of Read more

posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Approximately 10% of preschoolers have vision problems. Identifying these problems early is crucial since some worsen over time. As a parent, it is normal to be concerned about the safety Read more

posted: Aug. 25, 2021.

We must make sure our eyesight stays intact. This can truly make a difference in your vision for the future. Having regular eye exams is essential and a great way Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2021.

Know the Early Signs of Glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma is an insidious disease that can rob you of your sight in just a few years. Closed-angle glaucoma can cause blindness in just Read more

posted: Jun. 30, 2021.

Blepharitis is an eye condition that is associated with inflammation of the eyelid. Blepharitis attacks the eyelids' edges and the base of the skin around the eyelashes. If you suspect Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2021.

Eye twitching or blepharospasm refers to an uncontrollable eye muscle movement or eyelid spasm. Your upper eyelid may twitch every few seconds, lasting a minute or two. Our optometry practice Read more

posted: Jun. 16, 2021.

Many people struggle with their vision in one way or another. Unfortunately, glasses and contact lenses have their drawbacks. This is why some choose to consider LASIK surgery for their Read more

posted: Apr. 14, 2021.

As part of a comprehensive eye exam at Maple Ridge Eye Care, you will be required to go through a portion of your exam called “pretesting” to give our optometrists Read more

posted: Apr. 06, 2021.

Contact lenses are a great choice for most people when it is time to pick a vision correction method. However, it is important to take care of your contacts and Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2021.

Myopia Control in Kids Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the more common refractive errors. One out of two people have myopia, and it is characterized by an eye Read more