Eye Health Resources for Fraser Valley Patients
Dr. Aish Sundaram believes that informed patients achieve better outcomes. These articles are written to help you understand your eye condition, know when to seek specialist care, and feel confident asking the right questions at your appointment. All content is evidence-based and reviewed by Dr. Sundaram, MD FRCSC.
A complete patient guide to cataract surgery: from recognising symptoms and getting your GP referral, through your pre-operative assessment and IOL selection, to surgery day and recovery. Written specifically for Fraser Valley patients by Dr. Sundaram.
Read the guideGlaucoma is called the "silent thief of sight" — it often causes no symptoms until significant vision is already lost. Learn who is at highest risk, what the warning signs are, and how to access specialist care in the Fraser Valley.
Not all eyelid surgery is cosmetic. When drooping eyelids impair your vision or daily function, upper blepharoplasty may be covered by BC's Medical Services Plan. Learn the criteria, how to get referred, and what to expect.
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults in Canada — and most patients have no symptoms until advanced damage has occurred. Annual dilated eye exams can detect and treat it early.
In BC, ophthalmologists are specialist physicians who require a referral from your family doctor or optometrist. This guide explains exactly what to say, what information to provide, and how to get seen efficiently in the Fraser Valley.
If you've been told you have glaucoma or are being monitored for it, your ophthalmologist likely uses OCT scans and visual field tests to track the condition. Here's what these tests measure and what your results actually mean.
The ICL (Visian ICL) is a phakic IOL for patients not suitable for LASIK or PRK. An evidence-based review covering candidacy, efficacy data, risks (IOP, cataract formation, glaucoma), evidence limitations, and cost considerations for BC patients.
If you'd like to be seen by Dr. Sundaram, ask your family doctor or optometrist to send a referral to our clinic. We accept new patients from across the Fraser Valley.