Dr Hung-Ju Kaiser Shen, Optometrist

11/21/2021

RE: Office Assistant Position

My optometry clinic is looking for a qualified office assistant for our clinic in the heart of Mount Pleasant. We're looking for a people person who could handle patient reception and a bit of sales for our well-established location in the neighbourhood.

The job entails reception for our patients, administrative. For those who are interested in sales, training will be provided to service our patients with the suitable and fashionable eyewear. Commission details can be discussed during the interview.

Our business hours are from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30-5:30 pm. This position is part time or full time for suitable candidates. As a large portion of our patients speak Cantonese, being fluent is highly desirable.

The clinic is situated in the heart of Vancouver on Main street, with easy access to transit and free parking.

Please submit your CV to
drhjkaisershen@gmail.com

05/20/2020

What is increased screen time doing to your eyes?

As we stay home more and more during the coronavirus outbreak, many of us are concerned about the effect of increased screen time.

Emitted from the screen of most electronic devices, blue light is a visible, high energy ray that lies next to the harmful UV. Thankfully, unlike UV light, blue light has not been shown to cause any eye disease. However, blue light does stimulate wakefulness in our brain’s circadian rhythm. This can keep people awake and from getting good quality sleep when using their phones before bed time.

Fortunately, it is now possible to apply a blue light blocker on your glasses when they are made. In addition, many digital devices have a “dark mode’ that can further reduce blue light from being absorbed by the eyes.

What about fatigue, dryness, and blurriness from prolonged screen time? Having these symptoms could be a sign that there is a breakdown in the visual systems that work together to maintain clear, comfortable, and stable vision.

While a visit to the eye doctor is usually necessary to diagnose and provide proper direction of treatment, there are things that you can do at home to alleviate them.

I usually recommend patients maintain at least 50 cm away from the screen, blink consciously, and use the 20/20/20 rule: take a break every 20 mins, for 20 seconds, 20 feet away (or gently close eyes). This helps us maintain good visual hygiene and practice to keep our eyes healthy.

I hope that this post has offered useful information and tips to help us properly enjoy our smartphone and tablet more!

Until next time,

Stay safe and connected!

05/01/2020

Hi everyone, for my first post, I want to share some tips about spotting the signs for potential eye problems in children. One common disorder affecting children's visual development is called amblyopia, or commonly known as “lazy” eye. Amblyopia happens mostly when there is a high prescription, or when there is a misalignment, causing the two eyes to not work as a team. If undiscovered for a long time, amblyopia can cause lasting changes to children’s vision and how efficiently they can use their eyes.

Fortunately, there are some signs that you can observe with children, highlighted as follows:

1) Head turns, head tilt to one shoulder, or eye squinting.

2) Moving really close to the tablet or TV screen

3) Crossed eyes, or “lazy” wandering eye (toward the ear), especially when the child is tired

4) Falling asleep or avoiding reading near work, or appearing unable to focus for a long time, within the first 15 mins.

Some signs are more obvious, but not all. That is why eye doctors usually recommend that children have their eye exam by 6 months old. And don’t worry, we have a few tricks up our sleeves to accurately, and safely assess children’s eyes, even without them having to say what’s on the chart! So while we wait for the quarantine to lift, look for these signs until it is safe to book them for an eye exam.

Please feel free to post any questions or comments you may have. Until next time, stay safe, and sharp. Cheers!

04/30/2020

04/30/2020

Hello everyone,

There will be useful advice and updates on how to keep our eyes sharp and healthy! If you find them to be helpful, please share it with your family and friends, or leave comments or questions for discussion!

Let’s keep our vision 20/20, in the year 2020!