Wednesday, April 3, 2019 ~ SOOKE
by Mary P Brooke ~ West Shore Voice News
It’s state of the art technology –– a way to ‘see beneath the surface’ of your eye. It’s for diagnosing potentially serious conditions that can affect eyesight and overall well-being.
Dr Louise Morin at the Sooke Optometry clinic is excited to be using this technology in her optometry practice.
The 3-D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is similar to an ultrasound. But it uses light instead of sound to illustrate the different layers that make up the back of your eye.
Various conditions can be checked for with the OCT scan including age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma, macular holes, and vitreous detachments.
The process of an OCT eye scan is simple and painless. Results can often be discussed during the same appointment.
The technology was developed by TopCon, world leaders in research and development and manufacturing of optical and electronic equipment for medical and ophthalmic applications.
Dr Morin and her husband Dr Brian Joslin who is the optometrist lead at the Langford Optometry clinic, have operated their two clinics on the west shore for over 29 years. Along the way they have built a solid clientele through their attention to patient needs and staying on top of advancements in optometry.
The Sooke Optometry clinic at 5-6726 West Coast Road is open six days a week. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays they’re open 9 am to 5 pm. Open late on Thursday evenings to 7 pm. Open Saturdays 8:30 am to 3 pm. Closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. Parking right out front.
The Langford Optometry clinic at #105-814 Goldstream Avenue in central Langford is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 am to 5 pm, and longer on Wednesdays (8:30 am to 8 pm). Open Saturdays 8:30 am to 3 pm. Closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. Parking right out front.
For any ocular related emergencies outside of these local office hours, contact your family doctor or visit your nearest Emergency Room at Victoria General Hospital or Royal Jubilee Hospital.