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* B.C. Association of Optometrists elects new executives *
New president and vice-president named to lead association through an expanded scope of practice. [More]

* B.C. Association of Optometrists honours optometrist from North Vancouver -- Dr. Newman Song *
The President's Award is given at the discretion of the president to a member of the association who has contributed to the profession of optometry over many years. [More]

* BC Optometrists now allowed to proscribe medications *
Patients will receive care faster -- and more conveniently -- for eye conditions. [More]

* Many BC Boomers ignore failing eyesight *
Whether it's vanity or sheer avoidance, 21 per cent of British Columbians between 45 and 65 with deteriorating vision have not seen an optometrist or doctor. [More]

* Protect Your Eyes During Hot Summer Weather *
During what is expected to be an unusually hot summer, don't forget to protect your eyes from UV damage, warns the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

* Women smarter than men when it comes to eye health *
Eye Health Month survey indicates BC men between the ages of 45 to 65 more likely than women to perceive eye exams as unnecessary and to ignore worsening vision. [More]

Abbotsford home to BC's optometrist of the year *
Dr. Mary Lou Riederer honoured for her passion for quality eye care. [More]

Add a 'Be seen. Be safe.' sticker to costumes this Halloween *
BC optometrists provide free reflective stickers to help keep kids safe. [More]

Aging Baby Boomers at increased risk for eye disease, warns the B.C. Association of Optometrists *
October's Eye Health Month focuses on eye health and aging as Boomers turn 60. [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists elects 2005-06 executive to champion eye health issues *
Awareness initiatives to focus on diabetes and vision. [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists elects five new council members *
The B.C. Association of Optometrists elected five new councillors to champion eye health awareness and to represent optometrists in their local regions. [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists elects new executive and three new council members to champion eye health issues *
Association gears up to meet vision needs of aging B.C. population. [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists honours optometrist from northeast BC . . . *
Dr. John Gentles receives "President's Award." [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists honours optometrist from the Kootenays for outstanding record of service *
The B.C. Association of Optometrists has honoured optometrist Dr. Tim Allen, who practices in Nelson and Castlegar, for his "outstanding record of service." [More]

B.C. Association of Optometrists re-elects executive and council *
New council member elected to represent Greater Vancouver region. [More]

B.C. optometrists launch campaign to stop provincial legislation that puts British Columbians’ health at risk *
College of Physicians & Surgeons of B.C. says sight tests without a full eye exam is “sub-standard care.” [More]

B.C. optometrists offer summer vacation eye care tips *
Being prepared for unexpected problems or accidents with your glasses or contact lenses will help you enjoy your well-deserved vacation, says the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

B.C. Optometrists offer tips for water-sport eye safety *
B.C. optometrists remind swimmers, hot-tub and water-sport enthusiasts to take care of their eyes while enjoying water fun this summer. [More]

B.C. optometrists offer top eye health tips for 2006 *
A simple check-list to help you remember to take care of your eyes. . . [More]

B.C. optometrists provide free reflective stickers help keep children visible and safe this Halloween *
“Be seen. Be safe” stickers a must for trick-or-treaters. [More]

B.C. optometrists remind parents to keep safety in sight when choosing Christmas presents *
Couple safety eyewear with sports equipment; avoid toys that may cause eye injury; here's a safety checklist. . . [More]

B.C. optometrists share funny comments from kids with first pair of glasses -- and why it's really no laughing matter *
In celebration of Eye Health Month, the B.C. Association of Optometrists has compiled a sampling of kids' comments overheard in optometry offices around the province. [More]

B.C. optometrists urge industrial workers and home handy people alike to wear safety glasses *
Whether you work in an industrial setting, take care of the garden, or handle home improvements, wearing safety glasses is the only way to avoid serious eye injury. . . [More]

Baby-boomer Alert: Headaches may increase as eyes age *
You've had perfect vision your whole life, but now, in your 40s or 50s, your eyes are feeling tired, burning or stinging and you're getting headaches. Welcome to the wonderful world of presbyopia, says the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

BC optometrists advise concerned contact lens wearers to seek medical attention *
Phone calls to BC optometrists' offices are on the rise in response to the recent recall of AMO Complete® All-In-One MoisturePlusTM contact lens solution. [More]

BC optometrists and podiatrists launch first-ever joint campaign to raise awareness of diabetic health care in BC *
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults under the age of 65. [More]

BC optometrists launch province-wide preschool Initiative *
a-b-See program given near-perfect score by preschools in pilot run... [More]

BC optometrists offer 10 tips to relieve eye allergies *
For thousands of British Columbians, the budding of trees doesn't signal spring as much as the onset of seasonal allergies that make their eyes irritable, watery and red. Add swelling or puffiness of the eye, itching, mucous discharge, contact lens discomfort, or the sensation of something foreign in your eye - and they're a miserable sight. [More]

BC Optometrists offer eye care travel tips to maximize sight-seeing *
Breaking your glasses or losing a contact lens is annoying at the best of times. But if it happens while you're on vacation, the consequences can be devastating. [More]

BC optometrists provide helpful tips on choosing frames and helping your child adjust to wearing glasses *
A cool pair of glasses completes your back-to-school look. [More]

BC Optometrists release WorkSafeBC statistics on eye injuries in the workplace *
Protective eyewear still a must for preventing workplace eye injuries. [More]

BC optometrists warn people to watch out for 'UFOs' *
Unidentified "floating" objects may signal retinal detachment or other eye health problems. [More]

BC's optometrist of the year celebrates a half century of service to Victoria residents *
Victoria-based Dr. Bob Grundison was named Optometrist of the Year by the B.C. Association of Optometrists. . . [More]

Be seen. Be safe stickers a must this Halloween *
The B.C. Association of Optometrists is providing free Halloween "Be seen. Be safe." reflective stickers for trick-or-treaters to ensure that children have fun and remain safe during this festive period. [More]

Blindness from glaucoma to rise, B.C. optometrists warn *
Automated sight tests by opticians cannot detect the "silent thief of sight." [More]

Breakthrough sees brain cells talk to microchip *
Study using snails raises long-range hopes for repairing sight and restoring memory. [More]

Call for Ontario eye-exam referrals criticized *
It is unrealistic to require Ontarians with sight-threatening diseases to get a referral from their doctor before the province's health plan will cover their eye treatments, the Ontario Association of Optometrists said yesterday. [More]

Carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin help prevent cataracts *
The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to offer protection from age-related macular degeneration, a disease of the eye that can lead to blindness. [More]

Cataracts not just an old-age problem: BC Optometrists *
Many parents are not aware that cataracts can occur in newborns and children, warns the BC Association of Optometrists. [More]

Children more vulnerable to computer vision syndrome *
Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and vision problems warn B.C. optometrists [More]

Children's eye exams more cost-effective than tobacco prevention diabetes screening or Hepatitis A vaccination *
Providing comprehensive eye exams may be one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the lives of thousands of B.C. children, says Dr. Michael Dennis, vice-president of the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Cutbacks may have led to fewer eye exams *
A new study on diabetes care in Ontario suggests that adults with the disease are putting off important annual eye exams because the government has reduced funding for such tests. [More]

Diabetes detection and management crucial to eye health *
One in five adults diagnosed with Type II diabetes already shows signs of retinopathy. [More]

Diabetic Eye Diseases fact sheet *
Fluctuating blood sugar levels can cause wide fluctuations in a person's eyeglass prescription. And, over time, high blood sugars from diabetes can lead to eye diseases that can affect many different parts of the lens, the cornea, the nerves that control eye muscles, the optic nerve and the retina. [More]

Eggnog for your eyes? Certain holiday foods can help protect your eye health *
Start eating foods rich in eye-protecting nutrients this holiday season to reduce your risk of certain eye diseases to bolster your eye health recommends the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

ER episode under fire *
CNIB protests over storyline in which vision impairment leads to suicide. [More]

Eye exams and vision therapy can enhance athletic development of children say BC optometrists *
Vision is as integral to a child's athletic development as encouragement, technique, practice or natural ability, says the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Fact list: Healthy foods for healthy eyes *
A handy fact sheet. . . [More]

Four eyes -- great colourful contacts *
Lots of contact lens colours and styles -- from the UK direct to you. [More]

Free reflective stickers from B.C. optometrists help children to 'Be Seen-Be Safe' this Halloween *
Children ages six to 15 make up 10 per cent of pedestrian traffic injuries. [More]

Healthy living and regular eye exams keep hope in sight for 200,000 British Columbians living with diabetes *
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among British Columbians under age 65... [More]

Heredity plays significant role in common vision disorders *
Contrary to popular wisdom, a carrot a day may not keep the eye doctor away. [More]

Kids and contacts not always a perfect pair: B.C. optometrists *
Parents should closely monitor cleaning and wear of lenses... [More]

Laser vision surgery staging comeback *
After being mired in the doldrums for three years, laser vision surgery is staging a dramatic comeback as new "custom" technology is reducing fears of complications and enticing people to fork over up to $4,500 for the promise of better than 20/20 eyesight. [More]

Long-term vitamin E use slows cataract development *
The April 2005 issue of the journal Archives of Opthalmology reports that long- term use of vitamin E supplements and an increased intake of the B vitamins thiamin and riboflavin are associated with a reduction in the progression of cataracts. [More]

Make sure an eye exam is on your back-to-school checklist say BC optometrists *
If vision problems remain untreated, kids who are packed with potential lag behind in learning and become withdrawn, warns the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Most common question about girl's brain tumour: How was it detected? *
BC optometrists often first to detect signs of brain tumours. Here's a local case-in-point. [More]

New a-b-See web site makes eye health fun for kids *
Educational games explore visual skills and ease first visit to the optometrist. [More]

Optometrist practising in Vancouver and Richmond is BC's Optometrist of the Year *
Dr. Tod McNab has contributed to vision care not only in BC, but also around the world. [More]

Optometrists often first to detect brain tumours *
While brain tumours are relatively rare, it's not uncommon for an optometrist to be the first health-care practitioner to detect them, according to the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Optometrists warn that on-the-job eye injuries are still on the rise in BC *
WorkSafeBC's 2006 statistics suggest that eye safety is improving for some industries, but injuries are increasing in the construction and machining sectors. [More]

Pathology Found Case Studies *
Comprehensive “routine” eye exams detected serious conditions... [More]

Poor night vision a serious issue for drivers, say B.C. Optometrists *
Now that days are becoming shorter, being able to see in dusky conditions is very important. [More]

Research warns against sleeping in contact lenses *
Sleeping in contact lenses can lead to an increased risk of severe eye infection, new research suggests. [More]

Sight Test Case Studies *
Sight tests by optical stores that missed diseases, disorders or resulted in wrong prescription... [More]

Sudden flash of light could indicate a threat to your sight *
B.C. optometrists urge people not to ignore the warning signs of retinal detachment. Read this story to discover other symptoms. [More]

Summer heat can irritate dry eyes says B.C. Optometrists Assn *
If you find yourself tearing up during a dry summer hot spell, ironically, you may be suffering from a condition known as dry eye says the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Sunglasses key to protecting children's eyes from UV damage *
BC optometrists provide tips to parents on how to select the right sunglasses for their children -- and to get the kids to wear them. [More]

The Story of Louis Braille *
Today -- January 4 -- is the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. [More]

Tight ties put vision in danger, study says *
Casual observers know all too well that some neckties are hard on the eyes. [More]

Vision for Life *
An amazing program to help you improve your vision without surgery. Get rid of those glasses for good! [More]

Vision problems could mean learning problems for children, say BC Optometrists *
Make sure an eye exam is on your child's back-to-school checklist. [More]

Vitacost *
Good news for eye health. Plus, lose weight -- help, when you need a will-power boost. Also, our favourite source for Twinlab's pycnogenol and Twinlab's glucosamine sulphate. [More]

Waistline may warn of vision loss say B.C. optometrists *
Your weight and waistline may be risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that can rob you of your vision, warns the B.C. Association of Optometrists. [More]

Walsh sets her sights on fight for vision care *
Comedian Mary Walsh's brush with blindness came as suddenly as one of her characters about to ambush a politician. [More]

Who is responsible for protecting workers' eyes from UV? *
It depends on the source, say OVP optometrists. [More]

“Get Visible” stickers a Halloween must for kids' costumes *
B.C. optometrists provide free reflective safety stickers. [More]

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BC Association of Optometrists: Pregnant women blind to vision problems *
According to the B.C. Association of Optometrists, mothers-to-be are unaware of blurred vision from hormones, water retention... [More]

Facts say bodychecks, not pucks, harming young hockey players *
Nearly two in three serious injuries suffered by young hockey players are the result of bodychecks -- far more than the combination of stick and puck injuries, data from Ontario hospital emergency rooms suggest. [More]

Tuning in, reaching out top driving distractions *
Even when they knew cameras were watching, drivers in a study were caught in all manner of distracting activities, from applying eye makeup to opening and reading their mail. Almost all drivers are distracted at one time or another, the study released yesterday concluded. [More]