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Eyes Are Red and Itching. What Can I Do?
Question: My allergies have been worse this year, and now my eyes are red and itching. What can I do? Answer: This year has been a tough year for allergies, and part of living on the beautiful west coast is that allergy season starts earlier here than anywhere else in Canada. Luckily, there are many options for […]
Shopping Local with Mayfair Optometric Clinic
Mayfair Optometric Clinic is a local optometry clinic with a patient first mentality and a mission that aims to ensure all of their clients live their life with happy eyes. Here, the incredible staff know the importance of community and building relationships with customers in order for their business–and other local businesses in Greater Victoria–to […]
Helping Ukrainian refugees with eye wear
Mayfair eye clinic gearing up to help refugees Mayfair Optometric Clinic, in partnership with Essilor Canada and the Essilor Vision Foundation, is donating lenses, lab work and eyewear products to help Ukrainian refugees who are expected to arrive in Victoria in late April. “We are happy to have Essilor Canada on board to help us take care of the […]
Choosing new glasses can be overwhelming
Question: I find the process of choosing new glasses quite overwhelming as there are so many options. Are you able to recommend specific shapes and styles that would work with my features? Answer: Excellent question! We have a spectacular group of dispensers at our clinic with years of experience fitting patients into the right set of glasses. […]
Prescription sunglasses, are they worth it?
Question: My friend has been raving about her prescription sunglasses. Are they worth it? Answer: There are many positives to the pair of sunglasses your friend has. To start, wearing sunglasses is the best way to protect your eyes when outdoors or around town, even when it is not a particularly sunny day. We often think about […]
I woke up with a very red and swollen eye, what should I do?
Question: I woke up with a very red and swollen eye. It feels like something is in it and is causing me great discomfort. Is it better for me to go to the emergency room or call my Optometrist? Answer: Like any other injury, sudden eye issues are unfortunately bound to happen sometimes. The first step to […]
Finding the Right Contact Lens for You
Question: I have never worn contact lenses before, but would like to wear them when I am exercising. How do I go about finding the right ones for me? Answer: Contact lenses are an excellent option for those who requirea prescription, but cannot or do not want to wear glasses. There are many factors that go into […]
Choosing New Glasses, Don’t get Overwhelmed
Question: I find the process of choosing new glasses quite overwhelming, can you make this process easier? Answer: Excellent question! Although options for lenses and frames allow for customization like never before, it can also make the process daunting. Our dispensers have years of experience and are up to date on all the latest technologies to ease […]
I’m having headaches and difficulty focusing.
Question: I transitioned to working from home in the past year and have started having headaches and difficulty focusing. Is there any way to improve this? Answer: : As more people have spent more time in front of the computer we have seen a marked increase in patients experiencing digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. People […]