Whether you’re hanging out with friends at Kelowna's Poplar Point Beach or enjoying some laughs at the Okanagan Comedy Festival in late August, being able to see clearly is just as important for teens as it is for adults. But teens have unique needs and preferences...
Whether you're playing a round at the Kelowna Springs Golf Club or enjoying a game of beach volleyball at Boyce-Gyro Beach Park, there's no shortage of Kelowna summer activities. However, it can be difficult participating in sports when you don’t have a current...
Breaking bad habits early can help extend the life of your eyewear—saving you money and frustration. Dr. Specs Optical recommends that you avoid these habits when you’re wearing glasses—whether it’s your first pair or you’ve been wearing them for years.Don’t clean...
Okanagan summers are stunningly beautiful—but with all of that sunshine, it’s essential to protect your eyes. At Dr. Specs Optical next to the Orchard Mall in Kelowna, we understand life on the lake and the summer activities in Kelowna that make a pair of quality...
Modern glasses—with lenses, frames, and temples/arms that wrap around the ears—came into fashion in the mid-1800s at the height of the industrial revolution. Before that time, they were expensive and handmade—usually by dentists! Once production ramped up, prices...
If you’ve never worn contact lenses before, you may be hesitant to try them because you’ve heard common myths about them hurting your eyes or being difficult to wear. We understand your concern. We created this article to help you decide whether prescription contact...
Vision issues can obviously make it difficult to see properly, but they can also affect your health if left untreated. To ensure that you can see clearly, it’s important to schedule regular eye exams. Typically, optometrists recommend a complete eye exam once every...
With so many of our everyday activities taking place online, it’s no wonder computer vision syndrome is affecting so many people. Also known as digital eye strain, this condition results from too many hours spent in front of a computer or mobile device. It doesn’t...
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could always look at the world through rose-coloured glasses? At Dr. Specs Optical, we offer a variety of lens tints and colours to suit your lifestyle. Different lens colours and tints can help you see better in various situations, like...