Precision, Care, and Artistry, in every Artificial Eye
We will be in Victoria, BC, Fall of 2024. We will be available to clean and polish artificial eyes. If you would like to be put on our wait list to have your prosthesis cleaned and polished in Victoria, please call us at: 1-800-665-0538
COVID-19 UPDATE: We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. Masks are recommended, but not mandatory.
Phone: 604-876-1211
email: vancouverOcularist@gmail.com
At Erickson's Artificial Eyes, our goal is to restore confidence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals who have lost an eye. We achieve this by crafting exceptional custom-made prosthetic eyes that are lifelike, comfortable, and tailored to each individual's unique needs. Our team of skilled Ocularists is committed to providing precision, care, and artistry in every eye, empowering our patients to face the world with confidence and optimism. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and making a positive impact in the world, one eye at a time.
Brothers, Lars and Stacey Erickson, work together to create the most life-like artificial eye possible. They know that the most natural appearance can be achieved only when the new prosthetic eye matches all characteristics of the remaining eye as closely as possible.
Realism is the art of the Erickson’s eye that is painstakingly created through a combination of delicate hand-painted detailing and the most advanced technology.
Testimonials
“The Erickson family has been making my artificial eye for over 50 years, first in Spokane, and now in Vancouver. With every eye, the family has used the most modern technology and skills, while showing care and compassion appropriate to my changing needs. Each eye has been a work of art, precisely set and painted to perfection. The Erickson family have kept an eye on my needs and will continue to be my choice for the next 50 years.” - R.W., Prince George, BC
“I live in Malaysia, and I visit Erickson’s every two years to have a new eye made. I’m very lucky to have found such skilled artists. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to make an artificial eye for me.” P.L., Malaysia
“…Finally and thankfully I hit gold in 2007. I travelled to Vancouver to Erickson’s, I contacted them by email and asked many, many, questions, which were all answered clearly… I have to say the attention to detail for my new eye was totally amazing, right down to how my eyelashes were sitting. The whole process only took three days. In London, England, the process always took months. The most wonderful part was actually sitting with Lars Erickson while he hand painted my iris. His work is stunning, he is such a talented artist, and I was blown away watching him work! I can understand how Erickson’s thrive for perfection, everything is done with you there…no working from photographs or memory! All the art work is done in natural light…my past experiences was always of dungeon-like rooms. This time I had a room with a beautiful view!… I can’t express how happy I was with the results but when I returned home, my best compliment was from my teenage son (even after travelling home which took about 28 hours and three flights) he actually asked, ‘Which eye is it? I can’t remember’…It doesn’t get better then that! I would recommend anyone with the same problem as me to forget about the ‘local’ doctors…just travel to Vancouver, take a week’s holiday, get the job done right and be happy. The difference in having an eye that looks as good as your real one makes a huge difference. I can honestly say in the last six months I have more confidence and I know I am not avoiding eye contact with people. I am definitely less self conscious of my eyes than I have been for a long, long time.” - A.G., Ireland
The Prosthetic Eye
The artificial eye is a prosthesis that has several significant functions. It is important to know that it does not restore sight, but it does help to do the following:
A Short History
The Erickson brothers, John ("Jack") and Charles ("Charlie"), opticians doing business in the Pacific Northwest, used a newly developed, non-irritating, durable plastic that could be custom-shaped, fitted, tinted and detailed to achieve a very natural effect.
Accommodations
Many hotels offer a discount for persons coming to Vancouver for medical purposes, but you must advise the hotel of this at the time you make your reservation.
Our Office
Our office is located at the north-west corner of Broadway and Willow Street. A Japanese restaurant and a coffee shop occupy the building courtyard.
We are dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality custom-made ocular prosthesis.
How our eyes are created
Using the most advanced technology, with laser precision, the Erickson brothers will create the most life-like prosthesis possible in only 2 to 3 days.