Clear Vision Without the Bulk of Eyeglasses
While frames may showcase your personal style, eyeglasses can also be bulky or shift down your nose when you’re on the move. Contact lenses can open up your view and stay in place whether you’re having a casual day or being active.
Contact lenses rest directly on your eye, which makes the fit and prescription more detailed than a prescription for eyeglasses. Whether you prefer the comfort of soft contact lenses or the sharper clarity of rigid gas-permeable lenses, we can help. Book your contact lens exams and fitting at Island Eyecare today.
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What to Expect at Your Contact Lens Exam
When you come for a contact lens exam, we’ll check your eye health and vision. We’ll complete measurements to determine your prescription and recommend lens types.
You’ll get a trial pair to wear for about a week, and then you’ll come back for a follow-up. At this appointment, we’ll see if the lenses were comfortable and address any issues. If they weren’t a good fit, we’ll try another type until you find your match.
Specialty Contact Lenses
If traditional contact lenses don’t work for you or you have certain eye conditions that make them uncomfortable, there are other options you can explore.
At Island Eyecare, we want your eyes to feel healthy and comfortable, so we carry a broad range of lens types to find you one that works for your unique needs.
We carry MiSight 1 day, soft contact lenses designed to help effectively address nearsightedness (myopia) in children. The easy-to-fit, single-use lenses can sharpen blurry vision and slow the eye’s elongation to prevent worsening myopia.
We offer various methods of myopia management to help slow the progression of the condition without sacrificing comfort.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) is a custom, rigid contact lens worn overnight to help manage myopia. These lenses gently reshape the cornea (the front surface of the eye), providing clearer vision all day—no glasses or daytime contacts needed.
Ortho-k is a great choice for kids who might not be suited for soft contacts or simply prefer not to wear glasses, especially active kids.
Toric contact lenses are designed to correct astigmatism, a vision condition where the cornea is not perfectly spherical.
These lenses are customized with a specific curvature to counteract the irregular shape of the cornea and prevent the lens from shifting, providing a clearer and sharper vision for people with astigmatism.
If you have presbyopia, your eyes have difficulty focusing on objects near and far due to the eye’s natural lens becoming inflexible with age.
Multifocal contact lenses combat presbyopia by offering multiple prescriptions in each lens, allowing you to see near and distant objects.
Scleral contact lenses are larger than standard contact lenses with a design that supports breathability and moisture retention. The customized fit can help provide clearer vision for people with corneal irregularities, like keratoconus, or dry eyes that make standard lenses uncomfortable.
As we get older, many of us start to notice that glare and dim lighting make night driving a bit tricky. Even with the right glasses, you might still feel uncomfortable, taking your attention off the road.
We offer contact lenses that are made to help eliminate glare and sharpen your night vision, so your late drives can be smoother and safer.
Schedule Your Contact Lens Exam & Fitting Today
Getting a safe and comfortable fit for your new lenses is essential for your eye health. Our contact lens exam and fittings are designed to find the right lenses for your vision needs.
Contact us to schedule your contact lens exam and fitting today.
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CooperVision Misight
Eye Care Professionals Can Begin Fitting the World’s First One-Day Soft Contact Lens Shown to Substantially Slow the Progression of Myopia in Children. Millions of children across Canada are poised to benefit from a breakthrough therapy that addresses the fast-growing issue of myopia (nearsightedness), which is projected to negatively affect more than 50 percent of the world’s population by 2050. CooperVision MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are now available for fitting by Eye Care Professionals. An American brand, it is the world’s first one-day soft contact lens clinically proven to substantially slow the progression of myopia in children.
Dailies Total 1
Discover a new era in contact lens comfort. Designed with a surface of over 80%* water content, nearly the same as the surface of your eye, Dailies Total 1 leave a feeling of exceptional comfort until the end of your day.
Precision
Precision Contact Lenses carry 34 years of quality and innovation with them. All of these special lenses are made to order, providing vision quality and comfort tailored to your exact needs.
Community Award
- Platinum in Administrative Services
- Platinum in Contact Lenses
- Platinum in Eyeglasses
- Platinum in Sunglasses
- Platinum in Opticians
- Platinum in Optometrists
Dry Eye Services & Diagnostics
At Island Eyecare, we work hard to find innovative ways to invest in your eye health and vision. We offer a range of modern technologies and treatment options to help alleviate dry eye and offer you genuine relief.
Our main goal is to get to the root of your symptoms, so you can enjoy longer-lasting relief from red, scratchy eyes.
Rediscover Clearer Vision with MacuMira
Island Eyecare is excited to offer MacuMira, a groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you have vision loss caused by dry AMD, MacuMira could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
This clinically tested technology uses microcurrent stimulation to help nourish and restore your vision, improving your ability to see and experience life with greater clarity. Schedule a consultation with us to learn if MacuMira can help you take the first step toward clearer vision.
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University Teaching Program
Dr. Shaun MacInnis is thrilled to serve as a Clerkship supervisor at the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Clerkship program offers students invaluable hands-on experience, significantly enhancing their clinical, diagnostic, and management skills.
Our Location in Sydney
Find us in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on the corner of Welton Street and Spruce Street. Our office is down just from the Sydney Memorial Chapel. There is ample free parking next to our building.
Our Address
- 117 Welton Street
- Sydney, NS B1P 5R6
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-539-0800
- Email: [email protected]
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Our Testimonials
Super friendly services. Cleanliness and sterilization routines were impeccable! You will feel 100% safe and comfortable here. They also have very modern and numerous pieces of equipment to assure that every aspect of your eye care is investigated thoroughly!
Ron D.
Outstanding practice! Dr. Shaun MacInnis has totally re-vamped this facility with the most advanced technologies in eye care and vision needs. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and courteous staff. I highly recommend Brittany, a tremendous optician, who is sure to provide you with excellent service for all of your eyewear needs! She is superior in her field! Well done Island Eyecare!
Elizabeth M
Professional and courteous staff, took time to explain and answer questions. Very thorough examination and use of the latest technologies to support the doctor.
Alan A.
It’s always a great experience going to Island Eyecare. Shaun and staff are extremely knowledgeable and always a great pleasure to deal with! Shout out to Jessica who made my visit today a little brighter with her awesome personality and helpfulness. 🙂
Deanna H.
Loved my experience. The inside was completely made over, which completely blew me away. The staff were extremely helpful and up to date with the latest trends and technologies. The eye care professional was professional and very thorough.
Roddie M.
