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Our Vancouver clinic detects and co-manages glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and cataracts using Optos Monaco ultra-widefield imaging, OCT scans and virtual-reality visual field testing. Medically necessary monitoring visits are typically covered by MSP for BC residents, and we coordinate referrals with trusted Vancouver ophthalmologists whenever treatment or surgery is needed.
The most serious eye diseases are silent. Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy can cause permanent, irreversible vision loss before you notice a single symptom — by the time vision changes, damage is already done. OCT scanning detects glaucoma damage to the optic nerve years before a standard pressure test raises concern, and Optomap ultra-widefield imaging reveals diabetic changes, retinal tears and other problems in the far edges of the retina that a routine look can miss. Finding disease early is the difference between managing it for decades and losing sight to it.
Glaucoma slowly steals peripheral vision by damaging the optic nerve, usually without pain or warning. Our glaucoma workup combines no-touch eye pressure measurement, OCT nerve-fibre analysis and virtual-reality visual field testing — a modern, comfortable replacement for the traditional “click when you see the light” bowl test. Because the VR headset makes testing faster and more repeatable, we can monitor at-risk patients more frequently and catch change sooner. When treatment is needed, we co-manage with ophthalmology and monitor your response between specialist visits.
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age Canadians, and diabetic retinopathy often develops silently. MSP covers medically necessary eye exams for people with diabetes in BC, at any age. Your annual diabetic eye exam at our Marpole clinic includes ultra-widefield retinal imaging and OCT, and we send an imaging report to your family doctor or endocrinologist so your whole care team stays informed. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, book your retinal exam — don’t wait for symptoms.
Age-related macular degeneration affects central vision — reading, faces, driving. We track the macula with OCT at every exam for patients over 50, provide lifestyle and nutrition guidance shown to slow progression, and monitor for the transition to wet AMD, which needs rapid ophthalmology referral. Early tracking means changes are measured in scans, not in lost vision.
Cataracts cloud the eye’s natural lens gradually, causing glare, faded colours and nighttime driving difficulty. We monitor your cataracts at each comprehensive exam, advise when surgery is genuinely worthwhile, refer you to a trusted Vancouver cataract surgeon at the right time, and provide complete post-operative co-management close to home. We also assess and manage presbyopia — the age-related loss of near focus that affects everyone over 40.
Ophthalmology wait times in Metro Vancouver can stretch for months, which makes optometric co-management essential. We handle the monitoring between specialist visits — pressure checks, OCT scans, visual fields — and share results with your ophthalmologist and family doctor, so changes are caught and acted on quickly. If you have a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration, tell us at your comprehensive exam: family history multiplies your risk, and it changes how often and how closely we monitor you.
Sudden flashes, a shower of new floaters, a shadow or curtain in your vision, or sudden vision loss can signal a retinal tear or detachment — a sight-threatening emergency. Call or text (604) 777-7579 immediately for a same-day urgent visit.
Yes. Doctors of Optometry screen for and detect glaucoma using eye pressure measurement, OCT imaging of the optic nerve and visual field testing — often years before symptoms appear — and co-manage treatment with ophthalmologists.
Yes. MSP covers medically necessary eye exams for BC residents with diabetes at any age. We bill MSP directly and send imaging reports to your physician.
A lightweight VR headset maps your peripheral vision more comfortably and efficiently than the traditional bowl test — critical for diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma. Our clinic is among the Vancouver practices offering it.
Annually. Glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration all rise sharply with age and are far more treatable when caught early. MSP contributes to medically required senior visits.
Optometrists provide eye exams, detect and manage eye disease and prescribe medication; ophthalmologists are surgeons who treat advanced disease. Your optometrist is your first stop — no referral needed — and refers you when surgery is required.
No. Book directly online or call or text (604) 777-7579. If you’re coming for diabetes, glaucoma or another medical concern, mention it when booking so we schedule the right imaging.
Yes — meaningfully. Not smoking, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, wearing UV-protective sunglasses, eating leafy greens and omega-3-rich foods, and maintaining a healthy weight all lower the risk or slow the progression of AMD and diabetic eye disease. We cover practical, personalized prevention at every comprehensive exam.