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Strawn & Co.

Contact Info

Phone

778-754-3937 (EYES)
Fax: 778-754-3938

Location

200-3608 Carrington Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 3K7

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 8:45am – 6pm
Fri: 8am – 3:30pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Advanced Vision Care

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Pediatric & Vision Rehabilitation Services

At our clinic, we are proud to offer advanced vision care for children and patients with complex visual needs. Dr. Kelly Wawryk, FOVDR, has completed both a board-certified Fellowship and an accredited residency program, with focused training in pediatrics, binocular vision, and neuro-rehabilitation. This advanced expertise allows us to offer a broader scope of care beyond routine eye examinations.

Children’s Eye Exams

Pediatric Eye Care

Strawn & Co in West Kelowna use technology that provides a 200 degree view of your eyes.

Children’s visual systems are continually developing, and early detection of vision concerns is essential for learning and overall development. We provide comprehensive pediatric eye examinations tailored to each child’s age and stage of growth.

Services include:

  • Infant and toddler eye assessments
  • Evaluation of learning-related vision concerns
  • Myopia management
  • Amblyopia (lazy eye) management
  • Strabismus (eye turn) assessment and management
  • Binocular vision (eye teaming) evaluations

Our goal is to support clear, comfortable vision so children can thrive at school and in daily life.

Advanced Vision Care

Binocular Vision & Vision Rehabilitation

Dr. Wawryk provides detailed binocular vision evaluations for patients experiencing eye strain, headaches, double vision, or reading difficulties related to focusing and eye coordination challenges.

For individuals recovering from concussion, brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions, she offers neuro-optometric vision rehabilitation assessments and personalized management plans designed to improve visual comfort and functional performance.

Our approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s individual needs. If you or your child are experiencing visual concerns beyond routine eye care, we welcome you to schedule a consultation.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your examination fees competitive?
Absolutely. Many clinics quote a lower examination fee and then add additional testing at an additional cost. In our expert opinion, these measurements and images are essential to provide quality care. We provide only the highest standard of care by including all recommended testing. By charging one fee, this also ensures that the entire fee is eligible for extended coverage as some insurance companies will not cover the costs of “extra testing” when itemized separately.
Are your glasses more expensive than at big box stores and COSTCO?
The short answer is no. We can sell you the same lens that competitors sell, at the same price. Lenses and frames vary significantly in quality, coatings, material, thickness and design. When comparing two pairs of lenses from different locations, but of the same design, the lenses will be roughly the same cost. We offer everything from budget eyewear solutions to luxury frame lines and lenses and our expert opticians are available anytime to educate you about the different options available so that you can make an informed decision about your personal eyewear.
How often should I have an eye exam?

Eye exam frequency depends on age, health status and whether you are a contact lens wearer.

  • A child’s first eye exam should be at the age of six months and then a second exam should be completed between the ages of 2 and 5.
  • Exams should be annually during school years until the age of 19.
  • Healthy patients aged 19-64 should be seen at least once every two years.
  • Seniors age 65+ should be seen annually as they are higher risk for eye disease.
  • Contact lens wearers of any age, are to be seen on an annual basis
  • Patients with certain systemic or ocular disease, on certain medications or with elevated risk factors are often recommended a more frequent recall. This is determined after discussion with your doctor.
What is the difference between an eye exam and a sight test?

A number of optical stores offer what are called “sight tests” which use automated machinery to determine a patient’s prescription. The accuracy of these tests is limited and there is no evaluation of eye health. Many serious problems and diseases do not affect vision until the condition is more advanced. Some of these include glaucoma, diabetes, brain tumors, eye cancer and retinal holes. Early detection of any of these conditions is important to be able to protect not only the health of the eyes and the clearness of vision, but also the individual’s overall health and maybe even their life. Having a sight test without an eye health examination presents a serious risk.

An eye exam performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist looks at the entire eye and vision system and is an important part of preventative health care.
Most jurisdictions in North America forbid sight testing, but it is permitted in British Columbia.

Does MSP (Medical Services Plan) cover the cost?

MSP provides partial coverage. For a full explanation of what, why and when MSP provides coverage, please visit BCDO's website.

Do you direct bill my extended insurance plan?
Absolutely! We direct bill to most providers. Please bring your insurance card.
Do I have to send my glasses away for new lenses? Or can you make them on site?
We have a full-service edging lab on site to edge lenses into your existing or new frames. Usually we require them for a few hours, to trace, edge and assemble your spiffy new pair.
What makes your lenses different?
As an independent practice, we're not tied to any one lens manufacturer. We work with a wide range of labs - including Zeiss, Nikon, Hoya, Essilor, and more - so we can select the lens that truly fits your vision needs.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Absolutely. We are actually the only location in West Kelowna with a wheelchair slide which offers the most accurate examinations for those who are unable to transfer.
At what age should my child have their first eye exam?
Children should be seen by the age of six months, again between the age of 2-5 and then every year afterward until the age of 19. There are many visual disorders in children that can affect their visual development, their speech recognition and can potentially render them blind in one or both eyes if not detected early. Do not assume that if your child can “see well” that both of their eyes are healthy and developing properly.

We offer examinations free of charge to children under the age of three with a BC Care Card.

Am I a candidate for laser eye surgery?
There are many options today for surgical vision correction including laser surgery, clear lens exchange and others. Dr. Strawn spent 5+ years of her career providing consultations and pre/post-surgical care at Vivid Laser in Kelowna with corneal specialist Dr. Ron Baldassare. Having gained significant knowledge in the area of refractive surgery she is well equipped to provide you with the education needed to make an informed decision.