Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Optometrists in Vancouver Island
Cowichan Eyecare is a locally owned practice dedicated to providing comprehensive vision care across five locations in the Cowichan Valley. With a focus on combining innovative technology and personalized service, we offer a wide range of services including eye exams, dry eye treatments, myopia management, and specialty eyewear solutions. Our team of experienced optometrists prioritizes patient comfort and long-term eye health, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools such as OCT imaging and optomap retinal scans.Rooted in the community, we actively support local causes and events while delivering modern, accessible care tailored to families, adults, and children. From routine checkups to managing complex eye conditions, our mission is to help patients achieve optimal vision through expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous improvement in eye care practices.
Services
Eye Exams
Dry Eye Treatment
Contact Lenses
Myopia Management
Specialty Lenses
Emergency Eye Care
Vision Therapy
AMD Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in comprehensive eye health management.
- Our clinics use advanced diagnostic technology like OCT and optomap imaging.
- We provide personalized dry eye treatments with in-office spa therapies.
- Our team includes residency-trained optometrists in specialty areas.
- We support local causes through community initiatives and charitable programs.
What people say
Thorough examinations
Knowledgeable staff
Community-focused care
Multiple locations
Modern technology
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye exams use advanced technology to assess vision and detect early signs of eye disease. We evaluate prescription needs, retinal health, and eye alignment while considering individual medical history. Annual exams help monitor changes and prevent vision loss from conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, with specialized tools like OCT imaging providing detailed retinal cross-sections for precise diagnosis.
Dry Eye Treatment
We offer personalized dry eye solutions combining diagnostics with in-office treatments and home care. Our dry eye spa provides Intense Pulsed Light therapy and Radiofrequency treatments to address chronic dryness. Advanced diagnostics assess tear quality and gland function, while customized treatment plans incorporate lifestyle adjustments and product recommendations to improve ocular surface health and long-term comfort.
Myopia Management
Specialized programs slow nearsightedness progression in children using evidence-based approaches. We offer orthokeratology lenses, atropine therapy, and multifocal contact lenses tailored to individual needs. Regular monitoring tracks effectiveness while educating families about environmental factors affecting myopia development through comprehensive follow-up assessments and lifestyle guidance.
Specialty Lenses
We provide advanced lens technologies addressing specific visual challenges including Avulux for light sensitivity, Neurolens for eye misalignment, and EnChroma for color blindness. Our optometrists conduct detailed visual demand assessments to match lenses with occupational and recreational needs, ensuring optimal comfort and performance for digital device users, migraine sufferers, and color perception deficient individuals.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate care for sudden vision changes, ocular trauma, and foreign body removal. Our team assesses acute conditions like chemical burns, retinal detachments, and corneal abrasions using portable diagnostic equipment. We provide same-day evaluations for symptoms including sudden floaters, flashes of light, and chemical exposure, with referral pathways to specialist care when required.
People
Dr. Trevor T. Miranda
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry with 25+ years experience serving Vancouver Island communities. Recipient of BC Association of Optometrists' Optometrist of the Year award in 2015. Active in Third World Eye Care Society missions and local Rotary Club initiatives. Specializes in comprehensive eye health assessments and practice leadership.
Dr. Anita Voisin
Optometrist
Graduated from University of Waterloo in 1997 with Doctor of Optometry. Established Chemainus clinic in 2000 while maintaining Cobble Hill practice. Community advocate serving on Chemainus Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Focuses on patient education and preventive eye care strategies for long-term ocular health.
Dr. Rebecca O'Hagan
Vision Therapy Specialist
Specialist in developmental optometry and vision therapy with postgraduate training from OEPF and Vision Therapy Canada. Established Cowichan Valley's first dedicated vision therapy practice in 2018. Expert in treating vision-related learning disorders and post-concussion visual rehabilitation through customized therapeutic programs.
Dr. Katherine Krol
Dry Eye Specialist
Focuses on ocular surface disease management and specialty contact lens fittings. Completed externships in Nevada specializing in dry eye treatment. Provides comprehensive care for patients with complex corneal conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual ocular health needs.
Dr. Trenton Cameron
Optometrist
Recent graduate from Pacific University with distinction in clinical optometry. Completed externships at Spokane Veterans Hospital and Hill Air Force Base. Passionate about community eye care and international volunteer missions. Special interest in primary eye care for diverse patient populations across all age groups.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, dry eye treatments, myopia management, specialty lenses, contact lens fittings, vision therapy, and emergency eye care across five Vancouver Island locations.
Do you accept emergency eye care cases?
Yes, we handle urgent eye care needs including trauma, sudden vision changes, and foreign body removal with same-day evaluations at our Langford, Duncan, and Chemainus locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit, Cash, and E-transfer with flexible billing options for insurance claims and coverage verification.
Are your optometrists qualified?
Our team includes residency-trained optometrists with specialized expertise in areas like vision therapy, dry eye management, and ocular disease treatment across all age groups.
Do you offer online ordering?
Yes, we provide convenient online ordering for contact lenses and dry eye products with home delivery options available for select items in our Cowichan Valley locations.
What makes your clinic different?
We combine advanced diagnostic technology with personalized care, supporting local causes while offering specialized services like Neurolens and Avulux lenses for unique visual needs.
