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7 Eyewear Essentials To Pack When Travelling
The plane tickets are booked, the hotel is confirmed, your bags…
August 6, 2024/by Chelsy BreeWhat you need to know about Cataracts…
What is a cataract?
Within our eyes, we have a transparent disc,…
July 2, 2024/by Chelsy BreeWithin our eyes, we have a transparent disc,…
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular…
March 14, 2024/by Chelsy BreeAge-related macular…
How do I know if I have Glaucoma?
You may have heard of glaucoma but are you aware of how glaucoma…
January 25, 2024/by Chelsy BreeWhat does an optometrist do?
Your optometrist is your primary healthcare provider regarding…
October 18, 2023/by Chelsy BreeAsk yourself, “How are my eyes?”
Take a moment to ask yourself, "How are my eyes?".
How…
October 17, 2023/by Chelsy BreeHow…
FAQ: Ordering Contact Lenses Online
Did you know you can order contact lenses directly from Oak Bay…
April 20, 2020/by Chelsy BreeChoosing Frames & Lenses
Properly customized spectacles are more than just a frame, lenses,…
April 12, 2020/by Chelsy BreeWhat is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada.…
March 13, 2020/by Chelsy BreeAge-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD for short, is the leading…
March 12, 2020/by Chelsy BreeRAEN: SoCal Influence and Design
Founder's Justin Heit, Jordan Percy, and professional surfer…
March 9, 2020/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: March 2020
Hello Spring! Start off the season with new and outstanding eyewear,…
March 2, 2020/by Chelsy BreeCutler and Gross: Irrefutably Cool Eyewear
Cutler and Gross, the British luxury eyewear company most famous…
February 14, 2020/by Chelsy BreeBuilding an Eyewear Wardrobe: Frame Fit
Eyeglasses are important medical devices, and a pair of properly…
February 6, 2020/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: February 2020
Time to shake off January and say hello to brand new month! This…
February 5, 2020/by Chelsy BreeTransitions Gen 8 Fashion Show ft. Ay Lelum
It's not every day we see snow in Victoria, BC (thankfully!),…
January 22, 2020/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: January 2020
Happy New Year and welcome to 2020! We hope you had a wonderful…
January 3, 2020/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: December 2019
Happy Holidays! We have some exciting announcements as we finish…
December 2, 2019/by Chelsy BreeContact Lens Recycling Program
Did you know over 290 million contact lenses end up in Canadian…
December 2, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: November 2019
November is going to be a fun month! Join us for our Lafont Trunk…
November 5, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: October 2019
This October, as we welcome in a new season, at Oak Bay Optometry…
October 2, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWould You Benefit From Blue Light Protection?
Do you spend extended periods of time on your digital devices?…
September 30, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New: September 2019
Fall is in the air! Over at Oak Bay Optometry, we're gearing…
September 4, 2019/by Chelsy BreeEtnia Barcelona: Handmade Eyewear That Won’t Go Unnoticed
Etnia Barcelona is an eyewear brand with a colourful history.…
August 20, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New at OBO: July 2019
July is a month full of summer fun! Starting with the Victoria…
July 4, 2019/by Chelsy BreeSunglasses Edit: The importance of UV protection for kids
Hurray! School is out for summer and that means more fun in the…
June 28, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New at OBO: June 2019
Wow it's already June! By the end of the month, school will be…
June 4, 2019/by Chelsy BreeBarton Perreira: What sets this eyewear apart from the rest?
Barton Perreira is much loved by customers, staff, and celebrities…
May 22, 2019/by Chelsy BreeIntroducing the first-of-its-kind light-adaptive contact lens
Here at Oak Bay Optometry we're excited to welcome Acuvue® Oasys…
May 14, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s new at OBO: May 2019
Hurray May! Rain or shine, we have some fun events coming up…
May 1, 2019/by Chelsy BreeWhat’s New at OBO: April 2019
Welcome April and hello spring! Here at Oak Bay Optometry we're…
April 2, 2019/by Chelsy BreeSunglasses Edit: Not all UV protection is the same
Now that spring has sprung and patio season has begun, sunglasses…
March 28, 2019/by Chelsy BreeNew Optical Implants Inspired By Butterfly Wing Structure
Researchers at Caltech looked to nature for inspiration to…
August 7, 2018/by Chelsy BreeSenegal!
Hello everyone!
I'm writing to you from our surf hostel in…
July 31, 2018/by Chelsy BreeI'm writing to you from our surf hostel in…
Culture & Team Building
Cultivating a culture at your workplace is essential in ensuring…
June 14, 2018/by Chelsy BreeWhy Sun Protection Matters
Our eyes are one of our most valuable senses, and we should do…
April 27, 2018/by Chelsy BreeBest in the City
We've been nominated as Best in the City for Eye Clinics and…
April 25, 2018/by Chelsy BreeAllergies and Your Eyes
'Tis the time of year for allergies! Spring sunshine brings spring…
April 4, 2018/by Chelsy BreeSilk Road Tea
On Saturday we attended a lovely tea tasting hosted by the wonderful…
March 28, 2018/by Chelsy BreeBlue Light and Your Eyes
As a society we spend so much time focusing on screens day through…
March 15, 2018/by Chelsy Bree