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Driftwood Optometry
We’ve been working behind the scenes here at ROO, on a very beautiful project that has finally come to life! We’d like to introduce you all to Driftwood Optometry! A second location owned by the same team, same commitment to exceptional eye care, intentionally curated eyewear and personalized service that our patients have come to...
Makeup and Dry Eyes
Do you experience stinging, burning, or scratchy eyes? For many people, managing dry eye symptoms is a daily struggle. Makeup can cause, or worsen, dry eye symptoms, but it doesn't have to. You can still maintain your routine without irritating your eyes. We're here to give you tips on how to choose and apply makeup that won't worsen your dry eye disease.
Dry Eye Routine for Daily Relief: 3 Easy Steps
Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears or when your tears dry up too fast. It often feels like burning, itching, or constant irritation. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, it’s time to build a consistent dry eye routine for daily relief. Finding the right treatment takes time. But a simple, daily...
AlumierMD Gift Set Giveaway
Royal Oak Optometry is giving away an AlumierMD Gift Set! AlumierMD is an award-winning skincare brand trusted by dermatologists for their medical-grade skincare. These products can help maintain and restore the sensitive skin around your eyes. The AlumierMD Gift Set includes a Facial Cleanser, Facial Moisturizer, and Brightening Eye Cream – a $300 value! Attend...
Dr. Gurpreet Leekha Awarded BC Optometrist of the Year
Royal Oak Optometry’s Dr. Gurpreet Leekha won the BC Doctors of Optometry Optometrist of the Year award for his outstanding work in 2023. The announcement came at the 2024 BCDO Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR. What is BCDO? BC Doctors of Optometry, or BCDO, is a non-profit organization aiming to uphold patient care standards, advocate...
The Unseen Threat: Dry Eye Disease in the Workplace
When you think of workplace eye safety, the first image that might pop into your mind is a construction worker wearing giant plastic eye shields that fit over glasses. And you’d be right; it’s important to wear protective safety glasses if working with flying objects or debris, and sunglasses if you’re outside. But did you...
Healthy Solutions for Digital Eye Strain
Whether it's for work, school, or play, you might be spending a lot of time on a screen. Here are some tips to protect against digital eye strain.
Welcome to Royal Oak Optometry Dr. Trenton Cameron
Dr. Cameron is excited to be a part of the Royal Oak team and strives to provide exceptional eye care to the community. Although Dr. Cameron enjoys all aspects of optometry, he is most enthusiastic about ocular disease like glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as dry eye and myopia management.
Current COVID Policy as of September 2023
We ask that patients coughing or sneezing stay home and we will gladly reschedule their appointments. If patients are slightly symptomatic or vulnerable please wear a mask. Remember to wash your hands and drink lots of water to stay healthy in the coming weeks.