Dry eye disease affects over 30% of all people in Canada and can cause significant discomfort. The following people are most likely to experience dry eyes:
Our practice offers numerous medications and therapies for patients with dry eyes, including I-DROP artificial tears and Ocunox hydrating ointment. Once we determine the cause of your dry eyes, our doctors can recommend an appropriate method for managing your symptoms.
Eye diseases threaten the sight of over 5.5 million Canadians. Early diagnosis can be instrumental in delaying or preventing permanent blindness in many of these cases. Regular comprehensive eye exams give your eye doctor a chance to detect and take action against these diseases before they cause severe problems.
We test for numerous eye diseases and conditions during each eye exam, including:
If we detect any diseases or conditions during your exam, your optometrist will create a personalized treatment plan to manage your condition effectively. Some diseases (such as cataracts) can be treated surgically, while others require ongoing monitoring and management.
An eye emergency is anything that presents an urgent risk to your vision or ocular health. Eye emergencies can occur when you:
Eye emergencies can also occur in other cases. An eye emergency may cause complete or partial vision loss, vertigo, headaches, other kinds of pain, severe inflammation, and floaters or flashes across your field of vision.
If you don’t know whether you’re having an eye emergency, it’s safer to assume that you are—and seek help from your eye doctor as soon as possible. Contact us for assistance or go to the nearest emergency room if we’re not available.
Diet and nutrition play a vital role in maintaining strong vision and healthy eyes. Research suggests that some nutrients may reduce the risk of developing certain eye conditions:
Contact our clinic and book an appointment to learn more about an eye-friendly diet. You can also buy our Dry Eye Package by visiting our online store! This package contains lid wipes, eye drops, a hot compress mask, and extra strength Omega 3 supplements for healthy, hydrated eyes.
Coming July 2021
We are located on Aster Street, in the building between Pioneer Street and Prospect Street. Some street parking is available, and we have a full parking lot at the back of the building. Pemberton is a 25-minute drive from Whistler. It is located 35 km north of Whistler along highway 99.
*We are open 1 Saturday per month.
Sea to Sky Optometry is proud to offer a mobile clinic that can easily visit your school, business, or community. Currently, we have helped the communities of:
Contact us today for more information and to book your mobile clinic visit!
Coming July 2021
We are located on Aster Street, in the building between Pioneer Street and Prospect Street. Some street parking is available, and we have a full parking lot at the back of the building. Pemberton is a 25-minute drive from Whistler. It is located 35 km north of Whistler along highway 99.
*We are open 1 Saturday per month.
Sea to Sky Optometry is proud to offer a mobile clinic that can easily visit your school, business, or community. Currently, we have helped the communities of:
Contact us today for more information and to book your mobile clinic visit!
Welcoming and helpful. Thoughtful questions to help determine what I need in a contact lens. No pressure or rushing, I can see!! Thanks:)
What a fantastic experience! I couldn’t be happier with the full exam, the glasses and the absolute professional service. Thanks so much!
I can see clearly now with glasses on 🙂
Sea to Sky Optometry was great! Everyone was friendly and nice and I walked away with a great pair of glasses and my new prescription. As someone from Lillooet, I only hope that they open up an office here too! Pemberton, you’re lucky to have such a great optometrist!
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Sea To Sky Optometry
Lillooet, BC
Sea to Sky Optometry would like to acknowledge that we are operating our eye clinic on the unceded territory of Lil’wat Nation and want to thank the community for their support.
