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smarteyes.ca

Name: smarteyes.ca
Address: 310 8th Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N1N3, CA
Telephone: +12508718770
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Dr. Kevin Shelswell, Optometrist
John Shelswell, Optician
Providing quality eyecare for the Comox Valley and surrounding areas
Family owned and operated

smarteyes! Vision Solutions Inc.

06/12/2026

🌷 Frame Friday Feature 🌷

Say hello to Ontario from the MODZ Collection! 💜

This beautiful frame combines a soft lavender hue with a sleek metal accent for a look that's both playful and sophisticated. Lightweight, stylish, and easy to wear, it's the perfect choice for anyone looking to add a subtle pop of colour to their everyday eyewear.

Whether you're updating your look or searching for your next favourite pair, Ontario is proof that eyewear can be both functional and fashionable. 👓✨

Stop by and try them on for yourself!

06/11/2026

👁️ Elements of Optometry: Retinoscopy

Retinoscopy is an important diagnostic technique that helps eye care professionals determine a patient's prescription by observing how light reflects from the retina.

Using a specialized instrument called a retinoscope, your optometrist can objectively assess refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This method is especially valuable for young children, patients with communication difficulties, or anyone who may have trouble providing responses during a traditional refraction.

Retinoscopy helps ensure that every patient receives the most accurate vision correction possible, supporting clearer, more comfortable vision.

Have questions about what happens during your eye exam? We'd be happy to help explain! 😊

05/29/2026

📚✨ Frame Friday ✨📚

This week’s spotlight: the Vivid Boutique 4062 🤎

With warm tortoise tones, bold oversized styling, and timeless vintage-inspired details, this frame is perfect for anyone who loves a classic look with a little personality. Effortlessly stylish and easy to dress up or down, it’s a statement frame without feeling over the top.

Would you wear these? 👓

05/28/2026

Can’t quite focus on your book or phone screen lately? Hyperopia (farsightedness) could be the reason 👀📚

With hyperopia, distance vision is often clear, but close-up tasks can become blurry or cause eye strain. This happens when the eye is slightly too short, causing light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it.

Many people don’t notice hyperopia when they’re younger because the eyes can naturally compensate — but as we age, that focusing ability decreases.

The good news? Hyperopia can often be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or in some cases, surgery!

05/22/2026

Frame Friday is here ✨

Meet Jasper from Modz — a cool-toned neutral frame with soft marbled detailing that pairs effortlessly with just about everything. Stylish, versatile, and easy to wear, this frame is perfect for anyone who loves a subtle statement look.

Classic shape ✔️
Modern colour palette ✔️
Everyday comfort ✔️

Would you wear this soft stormy-grey style? 🌫️👓

05/21/2026

👁️✨ Did you know your pupil isn’t actually the coloured part of your eye — it’s the opening that lets light in?

Your pupils are constantly adjusting throughout the day! In bright light they get smaller, and in dim lighting they expand to help you see better. Tiny muscles inside your iris are working behind the scenes every second to make it happen.

The eye really is an incredible little system. 💙

05/15/2026

✨ Frame Friday ✨

Retro-inspired style meets modern adventure 😎💜
The Julbo Slack brings crystal-clear frames, mirrored lenses, and the perfect pop of lavender for a look that’s equal parts sporty and stylish.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, the trails, or just soaking up the sunshine around town, these frames are ready for summer ☀️

🕶️ Julbo Slack
📍 Available at smarteyes! Courtenay

05/14/2026

👁️✨ ELEMENTS OF OPTOMETRY: MYOPIA ✨👁️

Ever wonder why some people can read a book perfectly but struggle to see road signs from far away? That’s called myopia (nearsightedness)! 👓

Myopia happens when light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, making distant objects appear blurry. Genetics and environmental factors can both play a role — and thankfully, glasses, contacts, and some treatments can help correct it.

Learning about the eye one element at a time 🧠👁️

05/08/2026

✨ Frame Friday Feature ✨

Say hello to the FD1128 from Fusion!
With bold blue fronts, black detailing, and soft purple temples, these frames are the perfect mix of fun and sophistication 👓💜

A great choice if you love a frame that stands out while still being easy to wear every day. Stop by and see them in person!

05/07/2026

Ever wondered how you see colour so clearly in bright light? 🌈
Meet your cones—tiny but powerful photoreceptors in your retina that make it all happen!

Cones are responsible for sharp, detailed vision and help you distinguish between colours—specifically red, green, and blue. They thrive in bright lighting and are concentrated in the macula, the part of your eye responsible for central vision.

Next time you admire a sunset or pick out the perfect frame colour, you’ve got your cones to thank! 👁️✨

Address

310 8th Street
Courtenay, BC
V9N1N3

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12508718770

Website

https://www.smarteyes.ca/

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