Keep an eye on your vision care needs—find an optometrist in Castlegar or Nelson, B.C.

With three optometrists on staff, Selkirk Eyecare has been providing high-quality eye care in the Kootenays for many years. Our professional, friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring clients experience exceptional care and a lifetime of healthy vision.

Our office is equipped with cutting-edge technology and we offer a range of family-friendly services for all ages, including comprehensive eye health exams and foreign body removal.

Concerned about eye issues? Our experienced and knowledgeable optometrists will check for eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. Sometimes, chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause eye disease. Interested in laser surgery? Our office works with top laser surgery clinics and can co-ordinate your pre- and post-operative care.

Selkirk Eyecare carries a wide selection of fashionable frames and eyeglasses—from high-end designer styles to affordable, budget-friendly options. Our professional staff will be pleased to work with you to find the perfect frames for your lifestyle. Considering contact lenses? Our technicians will provide insertion and removal training for patients new to wearing them. We are also happy to offer repairs and adjustments to your existing glasses.

For the convenience of our clients, we have locations in both Nelson and Castlegar. Selkirk Eyecare—taking care of your vision!

Need to schedule an eye appointment with an optometrist in Nelson or Castlegar?

Our dedicated and professional optometrists at Selkirk Eyecare are committed to the utmost excellence when it comes to patient care. You are in good hands with us! We have two locations in the West Kootenay region.

In Nelson, call 250-352-2020. For Castlegar, please phone 250-365-2000.

Five-star customer reviews for Selkirk Eyecare in Nelson and Castlegar, B.C.:

“Friendly and helpful front desk staff and had an awesome experience with Dr. Beatson. It was my first check up in years and she was very knowledgeable and kept me in the know during the appointment! I highly recommend!” ~ Shannon, Google reviewer (Nelson location)

“I’ve been a client of Selkirk Eyecare and Dr. Proctor for about 10 years. The service they’ve provided has been excellent. The staff calls me for appointment reminders, appointments are available on weekdays and weekends, and Dr. Proctor is professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and he communicates clearly. The front staff have helped me find glasses that fit my face properly and Selkirk Eyecare’s in-house service provides exceptionally fast services. I highly recommend!” ~ Heather, Google reviewer (Nelson location)

“The staff was amazing! Helped me find a pair of glasses that I love and updated my prescription. I also like the fact that they do direct billing so I only had to pay my portion of the bill. They are my go to now for glasses and contacts! Huge thanks, you guys! ~ T. Winston, Google reviewer (Castlegar location)

Find designer prescription sunglasses in Nelson and Castlegar

Your eyes deserve the best! Find a full range of stylish and fashionable sunglasses at Selkirk Eyecare in Castlegar and Nelson. Starting with an accurate lens prescription, our professional staff will help you find the perfect pair of sunglasses that will best suit your style, personality and face shape.

Can I get repairs to my eyeglass frames at Selkirk Eyecare?

Absolutely! Our optical technicians at Selkirk Eyecare are trained to do repairs and adjustments on frames. Depending on the issue, we also carry a range of replacement parts in-store. Any major repairs can be sent to our lab.

Questions to ask before buying prescription glasses: Answers from this Nelson and Castlegar optometry clinic

For the optometrists and staff at Selkirk Eyecare, ensuring that our clients are fully happy with their prescription eyewear is one of our most important goals. There are a few things to consider before deciding to purchase eyewear:

• What will I primarily be doing in glasses? Some frames are more delicate than others. If your glasses will mostly be worn for reading or computer work, you can choose a less-durable pair of frames. If you’re going to be active while wearing glasses, anti-scratch lenses and a more durable frame might be the better option. Also, you might want to consider anti-reflective lens coatings or transition lenses that darken when exposed to UV light.

• Skin allergies: Patients who are sensitive or allergic to certain materials should consider a hypoallergenic frame, such as all-plastic, nickel-free metal, stainless steel or titanium.

• What type of lens do I need? Sometimes a larger and deeper frame is more suitable for patients that require bi-focals or tri-focals. This helps to ensure a larger viewing area at all distances.

• Budget: What can you afford when it comes to your eyewear? There’s a huge range of frame choices available—from high-end designer options to budget-friendly choices.

For your next pair of prescription eyewear, come talk to our friendly and knowledgeable staff at Selkirk Eyecare in Castlegar or Nelson.

Services and products offered by Selkirk Eyecare in Nelson and Castlegar:

• Comprehensive eye examinations and eye care
• Eye health examinations—detect eye diseases and ocular conditions
• Diagnostics and treatment—ocular conditions
• Eyeglasses and sunglasses—prescription
• Excellent selection of designer and budget-oriented frames
• Contact lenses
• Pre-Lasik (laser eye surgery) eye examinations, referrals
• Online ordering and home delivery—contact lenses
• Online eye library—educate yourself