Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Inquiries? Email us:
(867) 633-3377
Welcome to Polar Eyes Optometry
Established in 2007 and in our present location since September 2010, Polar Eyes Optometry provides primary eye care services. Whether you require routine vision correction or medical management of any ocular condition, our goal is to provide comprehensive care to allow you to make an informed decision that suits your needs.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours emergency care can be arranged through our office or through the Whitehorse General Hospital.
Call 867-633-3377 for any inquiries or email info@polareyesoptometry.ca.
Announcements
We are happy to announce that we are able to resume routine eye care under the guidelines issued by Yukon Public Health.
For the month of June, office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for the Canada Day Holiday. We will re-open on Thursday, July 2 at 8 a.m.
Physical distancing protocols will remain in place. We ask that only those with appointments (and caregivers if necessary) come into the office. If you are in need of new glasses, please schedule an appointment.
Please DO NOT come to the office if you have ANY risk factors for COVID-19. These include:
- Any travel outside of the Yukon in the past 14 days
- Any close, prolonged contact within the past 14 days with someone who is ill or on self-isolation due to travel or illness
- Presence of any: fever/chills, cough, or difficulty breathing
Contact Lenses and COVID-19
- You Can Keep Wearing Contact Lenses.
- Good Hygiene Habits are Critical.
- Regular Eyeglasses / Spectacles Do Not Provide Protection.
- Keep Unwashed Hands Away from Your Face.
- If You Are Sick, Temporarily Stop Wearing Contact Lenses.
See the link from the Center for Ocular Research and Education https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1367048420300552
