February 06, 2012
From Our Clients
We can go on and on about what we offer, but in the end it's our reputation that speaks for us. We hope that hearing from people just like you, who have experienced what it is like to have an artificial eye, may prove helpful:
Having my blind and painful eye removed was a life altering decision. To spend my days working and playing without pain is something I have not known for years. My new eye is very comfortable and my family, friends and co-workers are surprised at the quality and how perfectly it matches my natural eye.
Scott O., Mainland, BC
I was eight years overdue for a new eye, but I didn't think I could ever get past my eye being easily noticed in certain lights/angles, etc., so had resigned myself to the one I had. Rob brought me in from the cold with his ideas about pupil size and presentation, which was my main concern. He put an end to a number of my misplaced concerns as we came up with an approach tailored to my realities. Allowing me to interact with people with a renewed confidence and personal comfort that, to me, is priceless. He made the eye with a modern technique that creates a perfect fit and comfort. I don't know what more I could have asked for! Thanks, Rob!
Adam, Mainland, BC
I lost my eye at the age of four in an accident so have grown up with an artificial eye. When I was a child, eyes were not crafted for the individual as they are today. I would walk into a room full of trays of artificial eyes and the nurse would hold some against my good eye and choose the one that was closest in colour and shape it a little to fit.
When I became a teenager, I become more aware of people noticing my eye as it never seemed to match the other one exactly. I would never look someone directly in the face. I spent my life with this insecurity. When I discovered that eyes could be molded to fit and then hand painted, I was quite excited and went to have one made. I was very excited until I looked in the mirror and discovered that this one was even worse than the previous ones I had received. I resigned myself to never having an eye that I could comfortably look someone in the face without feeling self conscious.
Four years later, I moved to BC and decided to try again. I went to visit Marie Allen to have another eye hand crafted. I have never seen anyone work with such care. She paid such attention to details to get it just right. I had a good feeling and couldn't wait to see the final result. I was so excited when she finished. The likeness to my good eye was incredible. I couldn't believe it. I gave Marie a hug and thanked her, but I don't think she truly understood what she had done for me. I can now look someone in the face and feel the confidence that I have always yearned. Thank you!
Julie, Vancouver, BC
Making the decision to have my left eye removed was the hardest thing I have ever done. Marie's gentle manner and her empathy made the process so much easier. When I tell people that I have an artificial eye, they are astounded.
K.P., Mainland, BC
After moving to Victoria from Toronto, I was in need of a new artificial eye and was recommended to Marie Allen at the Eye Clinic.
I have had many artificial eyes since childhood and this is one of the most comfortable and beautiful looking eyes. I work in the public and feel very confident with my eye. Marie is wonderful to work with and makes you feel very comfortable.
L.M., Vancouver Island
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