About Us
At New Westminster Optometry Clinic we are dedicated to providing you with preventative and medical eye care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Serving New Westminster and surrounding areas, our patients receive a thorough analysis of their eye health and eye-wear prescription with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly, relaxed setting. Whether you are looking to wear glasses, contacts, or are open to the latest correction technology, we specialize in helping you see all your options and focus on the best solution for you!
Our Team
Eye Exam
Our Doctors of Optometry take great pride in providing comprehensive and emergency eye care to all individuals ensuring the highest quality of care and personalized service. Our doctors take the time to listen to their patients, and address any concerns, answer any questions, and provide the best vision health care possible.
At Westminster Optometry Clinic we feel our patients deserve the best. As a result we include advanced testing and imaging in all our full diagnostic eye exams. We know that these tests are not offered in many offices and if they are many offices charge extra for them but that is not our way.
At Westminster Optometry Clinic we feel our patients deserve the best. As a result we include advanced testing and imaging in all our full diagnostic eye exams. We know that these tests are not offered in many offices and if they are many offices charge extra for them but that is not our way.
Orthokeratology
A form of Ortho-Keratology, CRT is a non-surgical approach to freedom from daily glasses, and contact lens wear. It is ideal for eyes that are near-sighted, have mild astigmatism, or may be dry and uncomfortable when wearing regular daily contact lenses.
All contact lenses will put pressure on the cornea, and reshape the front of the eye to varying degrees. Hard contact lenses will do this more than soft lenses. CRT utilizes this principle to gently change the shape of one’s cornea while they sleep, allowing them to go about their day without contacts, or glasses. This procedure is not permanent when not wearing the CRT contacts for 1-2 weeks the eye slowly regains it’s former shape. No needles, no incisions, no fuss.
Make an appointment today for a comprehensive eye exam and talk with our doctors about whether or not CRT is an option for you!
All contact lenses will put pressure on the cornea, and reshape the front of the eye to varying degrees. Hard contact lenses will do this more than soft lenses. CRT utilizes this principle to gently change the shape of one’s cornea while they sleep, allowing them to go about their day without contacts, or glasses. This procedure is not permanent when not wearing the CRT contacts for 1-2 weeks the eye slowly regains it’s former shape. No needles, no incisions, no fuss.
Make an appointment today for a comprehensive eye exam and talk with our doctors about whether or not CRT is an option for you!
Dry Eyes
People with dry eyes suffer from a range of symptoms, ranging from mild fluctuating discomfort, to constant scratching irritated eyes. It is now known that mild inflammation is a large contributing factor for all dry eyes. The causes of dry eyes are varied and include certain medical conditions, medication use, over-use of certain ‘over-the-counter’ eye drops, environmental causes and individual factors. Our doctors employ a step-wise approach to managing dry eye symptoms.
Emergency Eye Care
Emergency Eye Care is recommended for anyone experiencing:
- Sudden changes to vision, painful, or non-painful
- Loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Sudden fixed or non-reactive pupil
- Double vision
- Flashes of light, or new ‘floaters’, in one or both eyes
- A ‘Curtain’ or ‘Veil’ encroaching on one’s vision
- Red irritated / painful eye with or without mucous discharge
- Changes to colour vision, or brightness
- Any foreign body, or injury to the eye (projectile, or blunt trauma)
- If it is after hours please go to the closest emergency room.
Visual Field Testing
Visual Field Tests are used to check an individuals peripheral vision. They give insight into various aspects of neurological functioning and can be used to detect certain tumors. They are the Standard of Care to monitor individuals that have a family history of, or may be at risk for glaucoma. We also monitor individuals that have been diagnosed with glaucoma to watch for changes to ensure proper ongoing medication and treatment. At Suter Brook Optometry Clinic our doctors work with your ophthalmologist to ensure the highest level of care.
Diagnostic tests for glaucoma may be partially or even fully covered by BC Medical Services Plan. Further coverage through one’s employee benefits, or private supplemental insurance may apply. Please refer to your individual provider for details.
Diagnostic tests for glaucoma may be partially or even fully covered by BC Medical Services Plan. Further coverage through one’s employee benefits, or private supplemental insurance may apply. Please refer to your individual provider for details.
Insurance Coverage
Medically Insured Services:
By BC Medical Services Plan
- Children 19 years of age or younger
- Adults over the age of 65
- Any medically related red eye or injury
- Extra testing for those with or being screened for glaucoma may be partially or fully covered
- With partial coverage for those with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration requiring more regular eye exams
By Supplemental Insurance or Employee Health Benefits
- Many plans include coverage for regular eye tests every 1-2 years through their Health Benefits with additional coverage for glasses or contacts through their Supplemental Vision Benefits. Check with your provider for individual coverage details
Other Insurance Options
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Great West Life
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Green Shield
- First Nations Health Authority
- RCMP
- Ministry of Human Resources (MHR) for those on disability or Low-Income Assistance
