Salt Spring Eyecare Optometry Clinic

09/04/2026

We are now Closed for the Long Weekend! We will re-open Tuesday at 9am.
If you have an ocular emergency please go to Lady Minto Hospital.

09/03/2026

08/25/2026

August is Children's Eye Health Month!

Signs your child should have an eye exam...
Squinting
Excessive blinking
Excessive eye rubbing
Tearing, red, itchy, or burning eyes
Holding objects close to the eyes
Headaches or eye strain
Blurry vision or double vision
Eye turn (strabismus)
Turning or tilting the head
Covering or closing one eye.

Contact us to schedule an exam.

08/13/2026

We’re hiring! We would like to welcome a kind, patient, organized, and respectful individual to our team.
We are looking for someone who has experience in customer service and enjoys working with people.
They must also be open to expanding their scope of knowledge.
Experience in the optical field would be an asset, but not required; training as an optometric assistant will be provided.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that we will only be contacting those we are considering for the position.
Email: [email protected]

08/01/2026

We will be closed Monday August 3 for BC Day.
If you have an ocular emergency please go to Lady Minto Hospital.

07/31/2026

Protect your eyes against poor Air Quality.
1. Check your local air quality health index.
2. Stay indoors whenever possible.
3. If you’re outside, protect your eyes. Wear sunglasses or other eye protection.
4. Resist the urge to rub your eyes. Rubbing them will only make things worse.
5. Practice good contact lens hygiene. If your contacts cause you discomfort or pain, stop using them.
6. When in doubt, contact your optometrist.

07/17/2026

July is UV Safety Awareness Month. The quality of sunglasses is important. Sunglasses with anti-reflective coating on both sides of the lens are better as it prevents both front and back glare. In addition to UV protection, the quality of the materials and consistency of the tints is crucial in providing good optics for comfortable viewing. Imperfections in the lenses can distort vision, causing a mild headache or eyestrain when the sunglasses are worn.
Come on in if you have any questions or if you'd like us to check your current sunglasses are fully UV protected.

07/03/2026

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06/30/2026

We are closed July 1 and 2 for Canada Day! If you have an ocular emergency please go to Lady Minto Hospital.

06/29/2026

We are hiring!
We’re looking for a Licensed Optician who is eager to join us at our long-established optometry clinic on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC. Someone who truly loves to connect with people and wants to be part of a close-knit community and caring “work family” would be the perfect fit. We are excited to welcome a kind, patient, organized, and respectful professional to our team.
Flexible start date. Extended health benefits available. Vision care. Store discount. We look forward to hearing from you!
Opticians Association of Canada