North Vancouver's One-Stop Eye Exam for Your Whole Family

Lynn Valley Optometry
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Getting everyone's eyes checked usually means juggling a few different appointments, maybe a paediatric optometrist for the kids and somewhere else entirely for yourself or your parents. It doesn't have to work that way. August is National Eye Exam Month, and it's as good a reason as any to book a family eye exam in North Vancouver that covers everyone in one place, with advanced diagnostics, care for every age, and glasses all handled under one roof.

Advanced Eye Diagnostics in North Vancouver

Lynn Valley Optometry offers advanced eye diagnostics, including OCT (optical coherence tomography) and wide-field Optos retinal imaging, as part of every comprehensive eye exam.

Before you even sit down with the optometrist, our vision care team gathers precise measurements and images using this technology, giving your doctor a detailed look at your eye health beyond what a basic vision check can show. OCT captures a 3D scan of your retina and optic nerve, useful for catching early signs of conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration. Optos retinal imaging takes a wide-field photo of the back of your eye, often without needing to dilate. Together, they help us catch changes early, sometimes before you'd notice anything different yourself.

A comprehensive exam covers a lot more than reading letters off a chart. We check how clearly you see up close and at a distance, how well your eyes work together and track, and how your pupils respond to light. We also take a close look at the structures of your eye itself, front and back, and check the pressure inside your eyes as part of glaucoma screening. If you're over 50, we may also dilate your pupils for an even closer look at your retina. Put together, it's less about your prescription and more about the full picture of your eye health.

Where to Book a Family Eye Exam in North Vancouver

Lynn Valley Optometry provides eye exams for every age under one roof, from a child's first exam through adulthood and the senior years.

Rather than bouncing between different clinics as your family gets older, you can book everyone in the same place, with the same team getting to know your family over time. We offer dedicated exams for kids, adults, and seniors, each tailored to what that stage of life actually needs, whether that's tracking a child's vision as it develops, keeping up with annual checks through your 30s and 40s, or watching more closely for age-related conditions later on. No referral is needed for any of it. Just call or book online.

Eye exam prices at Lynn Valley Optometry, by age:

Children (6–18 years old): $68
Adults (19–64 years old): $169
Adult Eye Exam with Contact Lens Assessment: $189
Seniors: $119

Where to Buy Glasses After an Eye Exam in North Vancouver

Right here. Once your exam is done, head straight to our Optical Bar and start trying on frames the same day. Our opticians will help you find something that fits your prescription, your face, and your life.

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We carry a curated selection of independent and designer eyewear, think Moscot, Ray Ban, Barton Perreira, and Tom Ford, plus family-friendly and performance options you won't find at a chain retailer. Frame and lens packages start at $149, and since we edge and finish most lenses in-house, turnaround is usually just 7 to 10 business days. Every pair comes with a 60-day lens guarantee, and there's always 30% off a second pair, handy for a backup or a set of prescription sunglasses.

One Stop for the Whole Family

National Eye Exam Month is just the nudge, we've already done the work of making the rest easy. Diagnostics, family scheduling, and same-day glasses are all handled in one visit, so there's nothing left to circle back for later. It's a big part of why patients keep coming back.

What Patients Are Saying

"Punctual, current technology, thorough exam, staff friendly, good atmosphere and modern office." — Norm E.

"I always feel like a valued client and that I am being heard." — Gill H.

"My daughter recently had her eyes checked here and needed to purchase her very first pair of glasses for myopia. Everyone at Lynn Valley Optometry was so helpful and catered to our needs while answering all of our questions." — Emily W.