FYidoctors - Victoria - Shelbourne - Doctors of Optometry
Victoria (British Columbia)
V8N 3E2
- Telephone: 250-477-4711
- Email: victoria.shelbourne@fyidoctors.com
Please note the following changes to our regular hours:
May 19: open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
May 23: closed
Contactless Curbside Pickup
We are taking many precautionary measures to prevent the transfer of COVID-19 to you and your loved ones.
As healthcare providers, we take the global concern about COVID-19 very seriously. We are doing whatever it takes to ensure that both your eye and overall health needs are attended to at this time. Social distancing should not compromise your ability to see clearly.
We are happy to now offer contactless curbside pickup at most of our locations. All you need to do is call the clinic upon arrival, and your product will be delivered to you outside in a tray or basket. All glasses and contact lenses are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by a member of our team before being delivered, including frames, lenses, cases and boxes.
If you receive your glasses and they do not fit properly, please contact us by phone or email and we will do everything we can to address your concern. We will assess on a case-by-case basis whether it is safe to drop them off at the clinic, or if we will need to schedule an appointment once regular operations resume.
It is of utmost importance that you feel supported by FYidoctors throughout these unprecedented times. If you have any inquiries regarding your eye health, including prescription or eyewear needs, please know that we are here to answer them anytime by phone or email.
Glasses Sale
Now offering 20% off eyewear* online and in-store!
Shop for high-quality, fashionable frames from home or in-clinic for less.
If you’ve had your eye on a new pair of glasses, take advantage of this offer now. Find premium brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Sacori, Paul Frank and many more at fantastically low prices.
Enter promo code 20VSH at checkout on shop.fyidoctors.com to receive 20% off your order.
*Discount valid on the purchase of a complete pair including frames, prescription lenses and coatings. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Excludes contact lenses. Valid prescription required for the purchase of prescription lenses and coatings. Offer valid until May 31, 2020. Doctors of Optometry.
Exclusive Paul Frank Collection
Exclusive Paul Frank collection only $199⁹⁹* for a complete pair online or at select clinics only.
Includes Paul Frank frame with Single Vision lens and scratch resistant + anti-reflective coating.
Paul Frank frames are influenced by mid-century modern design, music and pop culture. By incorporating bright colours, the company has attracted an almost cult-like following for Paul Frank’s take on everyday objects.
*Price based on 1.5 index single vision lens. Available at select clinics only. Some restrictions apply. Valid until December 31, 2020. Doctors of Optometry.
Contact Lens Safety
Is it Safe to Wear Contacts During COVID-19?
FYidoctors wants to assure you that contacts are safe to use when proper hygiene and disinfecting procedures are met. For detailed steps read our blog.
COVID-19 has caused an increased and warranted concern regarding hand-hygiene, and how that may affect the use of contact lenses. You may be wondering, is it still safe to use contacts given the COVID-19 circumstances?
FYidoctors wants to assure you that if you continue to use proper hygiene procedures, contact lenses remain safe to use. These procedures include properly washing your hands before and after touching both your contacts and your eyes and disinfecting your contact lenses regularly with every use.
Much of the concern surrounds the fact that contact lens wearers are more prone to touching their face. This can also be true for those who use spectacles especially reading glasses, which can be set down and picked up multiple times during a day. Proper hand washing, surface cleansing, and washing your glasses are important precautions to minimize any risk of contamination.
FYidoctors has compiled a how-to list of the proper procedures to follow when putting on your eye wear. Please note that these procedures should always be adhered to—whether COVID-19 is present in our environments or not.
How to Safely Use Contact Lens and Eyewear
1. Always wash your hands before touching your contact lenses.
We can’t stress enough the importance of hand washing. Wash your hands before you put in your contacts and before you remove them. The Government of Canada has stated proper hand washing means 20 seconds carefully with water and soap, including the back of your hands, palms, between your fingers and under fingernails. Dry your hands with unused towels to avoid the introduction of bacteria before you touch your eyes. Turn off the tap using paper towel. Wash your hands frequently, throughout the day.
2. Dispose of your Dailies or disinfect your Weeklies and Monthlies contacts.
If you use daily disposable contacts, throw them away after one use. If you reuse your contact lenses, follow the manufacturer instructions on how to regularly disinfect them.
3. If you are sick, discontinue contact use.
Consistent with the guidance given under normal circumstance, don’t use your contacts if you have cold or flu-like symptoms. Touching your eyes and contacts will only aggravate this area, and potentially spread infection, such as conjunctivitis, to your eyes.
4. Don’t forget to wash your eye glasses too.
If you become sick and discontinue contact use, or if you wear glasses as your form of correction, proper precautions must be followed to clean spectacles. Viruses like COVID-19 can exist on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Often we are removing our glasses throughout the day (more so for those with reading glasses), so it is essential that they are disinfected regularly. The safest way to clean and sanitize spectacles is with warm (not hot) water and dish soap. Avoid harsh cleaners that contain ammonia and isopropyl alcohol, which could potentially destroy the coating on your glasses.
Both The University of Waterloo’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education and Alcon, a contacts lens manufacturer, have released evidence-based statements on the subject of COVID-19 and contacts. They reiterate contacts are safe to use, however, only when the proper hygiene precautions are followed, such as properly washing your hands before and after touching contacts and disinfecting your contact lenses.
While it is an understandably stressful time, we want to assure you that regular contact use is safe with proper hygiene and precautions. These procedures should be followed regardless of COVID-19. Safe hygiene is necessary to protect yourself from viruses.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to an FYidoctors clinic near you to learn more about contact lens safety or if you have any questions or concerns.
FYidoctors is committed to providing you with insight on the latest eye care information and resources as the COVID-19 situation evolves.
For more information on FYidoctors’ response, visit our COVID-19 information page.
Resources
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education: COVID-19 and contact lens wear: what do eye care practitioners and patients need to know?
Alcon: Contact Lens Wear Information
The Government of Canada: Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Sacori | Premium Eyewear
THE NEW STANDARD OF PREMIUM EYEWEAR
Welcome to the world of Sacori. A specially crafted line of frames launched in collaboration with Arlene Dickinson a two-time best-selling author, influential entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Arlene worked closely with the FYidoctors design team to develop a core line of frames exclusive to FYidoctors | Visique. Sacori eyewear is made for people who want their frames to match their spirit and know that style and substance does not have to mean expensive.
Sacori frames are meticulously crafted and offer the very best in materials and design. When paired with our high-quality Canadian made lenses, Sacori is simply the new standard of premium eyewear.
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INTRODUCING THE NEW STANDARD OF PREMIUM EYEWEAR
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Our lenses are made in Canada and feature an HD Plus ultra-protective coating that protects against scratches, reduces glare and repels water. The easiest to clean of any lens on the market.
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This FYidoctors location is pleased to be able to provide you with comprehensive eye care in a safe clinic environment once again. As doctors, the health of you and your family is our top priority, which is why we have implemented a new examination process with enhanced safety procedures. Our staff has been extensively trained on how to clean all equipment and touch points throughout the clinic. We would like to encourage all patients to please call ahead when planning to visit our clinic in order for us to try and monitor the number of patients in the clinic at any given time.
To learn more about our new and ongoing safety procedures, click here.
Your vision is important and we remain intent on providing you and your family the personalized care you deserve.
Meet Our Optometrists
Brent Morrison
Brent Morrison
Christopher Snow
Christopher Snow
Ann-Marie Stewart
Ann-Marie Stewart
Stephan Hinton
Stephan Hinton
Dr. Hinton was raised in Grande Prairie and is proud to call it home. He began his post-secondary education at the University of Alberta where he obtained a BSc in Honours Physiology. Stephan was then accepted into the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. As a student he worked as a research assistant and was involved in various clinical studies. While in school he joined a team of students on an eye care mission to Mexico. This mission fostered a desire to provide eye care to those less fortunate and he later joined another team on a mission to Jamaica. After graduating with his Doctor of Optometry in 2005, Stephan chose to move back to Grande Prairie to begin to practice.
Currently, Stephan actively shares in a leadership role at FYidoctors. He enjoys creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience for his patients of all ages while providing comprehensive eye examinations. Giving back to his home town he assisted in coaching his former football team, the St. Joe’s Celtics in 2009-2010 and would like to be involved in aiding team sports in the future. Stephan enjoys camping, skiing and golfing but his greatest pleasure comes from sharing time with his wife and two sons. Stephan is proud to be a member of the team at FYidoctors - Victoria - Westshore and looks forward to providing eye care to you and your family.
Kendra Ojanpera
Kendra Ojanpera
Originally from Waterloo, Dr Ojanpera was accepted to the Optometry program in 1999. While there she helped out in various clinical studies while working as a research assistant during her summer terms. She took an active role in student life, and co-organized the orientation week for the next optometry class, and was an orientation leader for the science department. Kendra graduated in 2003 with her BSc and Doctor of Optometry degrees, on the Dean’s honours list. She also won the award for highest marks in optics. After graduation, Kendra was accepted to a residency program offered through the Ohio State University. She spent the following year completing her residency in Ocular Disease management.
Dr. Ojanpera moved to Grande Prairie in 2004 to begin practicing at Northern Vision Centre. When NVC became part of FYidoctors in 2008, Kendra took an active role in the leadership of the clinic. Since the fall of 2008 she has been a member of the FYi advisory committee, chairing the Clinical Standards and Technology subcommittee. The focus of which is to research the latest technologies in vision care and make recommendation on implementing technologies in FYi practices. Dr. Ojanpera is proud to be part of the team at FYidoctors Grande Prairie, and provide comprehensive exams to the community and surrounding area. She spends most of her spare time with her husband and two young sons. She enjoys skiing and horseback riding.
