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New App Helps You Remember Your Sunglasses

leclasereye — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:14:31 -0500

When you’re packing for a trip, it’s always tough to remember everything: toothpaste, extra clothes and … your sunglasses.

Well, never forget your precious UV protection again! The Vision Council recently released a free iPhone app named PackLists. The app allows you to job down the lengthy list of items you need for your vacation.

In addition to the detailed lists for yourself and any family or friends, the app also provides UV exposure information for the city you’re visiting.

Vancouver Men’s Show Exhibit

leclasereye — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:27:24 -0400

London Eye Centre is proud to announce we will be an exhibitor at the 2011 Vancouver Men’s Show!

We’ll join more than 300 other exhibitors to showcase the newest and most innovative men’s consumer products, services and industry trends all under one roof.

The men’s show, held November 18-20, will be hosted in the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.

Come ask us about our laser vision correction procedures to see what London Eye Centre can do you for. We hope to see you there!

Researchers Identify Myopia Gene

leclasereye — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:47:35 -0400

A group of scientists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have discovered the gene responsible for one of the most common issues corrected with laser eye surgery.

The group, led by Prof. Ohad Birk, identified the gene LEPREL1, which is shown to cause myopia (or nearsightedness) in patients.

An article detailing their findings appears online in the American Journal of Human Genetics.

To read more, click here.

London Eye Centre New Westminster Seminar

leclasereye — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:52:28 -0400

As we gear up for our busiest time of year, London Eye Centre is hosting additional educational seminars for potential patients.

Our seminars are ideal for folks interested in laser vision correction who are early in their research process. Our staff covers our procedures, the recovery process, a brief history of our facility and we even give a mini biology lesson explaining how laser eye surgery works to correct your nearsightedness or farsightedness.

No worries, there won’t be any quizzes!

London Eye Centre Celebrates Thanksgiving

leclasereye — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:15:47 -0400

The staff here at London Eye Centre got into the spirit of the season this week with a sizable donation to St. Barnabus Church's soup kitchen.

The donation of approximately 30 lbs of canned food and dried goods will directly benefit those less fortunate in the New Westminster community.

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Bronze for Best in Vancouver 2011

leclasereye — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:03:03 -0400

Even though we aren't located in Vancouver, readers of The Georgia Straight recently awarded us bronze for best laser vision correction facility.

The Georgia Straight's 16th Annual Best in Vancouver ballots were counted in September, and we are so thankful our patients supported us with their votes.

Check out The Georgia Straight's website to see more Best in Vancouver winners.

North Vancouver Open House

leclasereye — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:04:59 -0400

London Eye Centre held an open house to celebrate the opening of our North Vancouver facility on Thursday, September 15.

Many of our friends came out in full force to celebrate this milestone with us. We treated our guests to tours of our new facility and some light refreshments.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support us!

BBOT Social Media Seminar

leclasereye — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:51:30 -0400

Today London Eye Centre reps picked up some social media savvy via the Burnaby Board of Trade.

The BBOT hosted its Social Media Seminar, Part II, this morning to discuss ways to engage patients through Twitter, facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter or check us out on facebook.

North Vancouver Summer Soiree

leclasereye — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:06:10 -0400

London Eye Centre will head up to the North Shore this week to get to know members of the business community.

Come visit us Thursday, July 21, at the Seymour Golf and Country Club while we chat with other members of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at its summer soiree.

And don't forget to wear your favourite golf apparel for the chance to win a prize. See you there!

Educational Seminar in North Vancouver

leclasereye — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:50:50 -0400

What does 'PRK' stand for? What's the difference between PRK and Intralase SBK? And how long is recovery?

London Eye Centre is bringing its free educational seminars to its North Vancouver facility to answer these questions and more.

Patients from the North Shore and Sea-to-Sky corridor can check out our facility and see a brief presentation on London Eye Centre's laser vision correction procedures.

Our next seminar date for London Eye Centre-North Vancouver is Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m.