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Our burnabyvision care centre optometrists are committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of clinical care so that our patients can be ensured that their eyes will be well taken care of with respect to their vision and eye health. Anthony Wong, BSc, BS, OD, FAAO Originally hailing from the Maritimes, Dr. Tony Wong moved to Vancouver shortly after obtaining his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry. Dr. Wong is also proud to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Wong would like to offer unsurpassed eyecare to satisfy each of his patients' individual visioncare challenges until all efforts have been exhausted. Special interests in the field of Optometry include co-management of ocular surgeries, disease management, challenging contact lens fits, orthokeratology, pediatric developmental vision, and optometric practice management. Additional languages spoken include clinical conversational Cantonese. Dr. Wong enjoys spending the majority of his free time with his beautiful young daughter and bouncing baby boy. He also manages a real estate investment business and a medical-dental private health services plan for small businesses. On top of all this, Dr. Wong enjoys adventure traveling, eye care mission work, sailing, ice hockey, scuba diving, martial arts, cycling, hiking, movies, reading, and people watching (especially eyes!). With such a busy schedule, Dr. Wong looks forward to the solace of walking the family dog, Bailey at the end of the day. burnabyvision care centre | beautifulEyes in the cove Optometry
Cindy Shum, BSc, BS, OD Dr. Cindy Shum, a true Vancouverite, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Shum is also a member of the international honours society, Beta Sigma Kappa. Dr. Shum would like to benefit her patients by giving comprehensive care to maintain optimal eye health as well as vision. Dr. Shum especially enjoys working with contact lenses. Additional languages spoken include Cantonese. A proud mom of two beautiful children, Dr. Shum takes time to enjoy Dragon boating and kayaking. Having volunteered for eye care missions in Guatemala, Mexico, and Tunisia, Dr. Shum would love to do more in the future if the opportunity arises. burnabyvision care centre | vancouvervision care centre now IRIS
Jessica Ng, OD
Note: As of Jan 1, 2010, Dr. Ng will only be practicing at burnabyvision care centre. All of Dr. Ng's patients at Iris (previously vancouvervision care centre) will now be under the warm and gentle care of Dr. Cindy Shum-Wong at Iris on Broadway. ========================== Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Jessica Ng graduated on the Dean's Honour List from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. She is a member of the Optometric honour society, Beta Sigma Kappa, and was awarded the Silver Medal for being the graduating member with the highest academic standing in the chapter. Dr. Ng was also the recipient of the Dr. Margaret Hansen des Groseilliers Award for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills. Dr. Ng was a past President of the University of Waterloo Optometric Students' Society as well as the Director for the Students of Optometry Political Action Committee. She currently sits on the Quality Assurance Committee for the BC Board of Optometry which ensures that the standard of care is upheld by optometrists in British Columbia. Dr. Ng would like to benefit her patients by offering a memorable experience with each and every visit. With an emphasis on taking the time to listen and to educate, Dr. Ng hopes to offer a thorough eye examination with a focus on eye health. Her interests in optometry include ocular disease management, contact lenses, and refractive surgery co-management. Additional languages include Cantonese. Hobbies include power yoga, snowboarding, and photography. Traveling is also another passion with areas visited including the Caribbeans, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Ng is thankful for her experiences in Villahermosa, Mexico while volunteering for an optometry mission and would love to do more in the future.
Jessica M. Chan, BSc, OD A graduate of the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry, Dr. Jessica Chan was also a member of the optometric honour society, Beta Kappa Sigma. Dr. Chan would like to benefit her patients by providing thorough examinations and by spending the extra time to counsel patients on their eye health issues. Special interests in optometry include pediatrics and contact lenses. Additional languages spoken include Cantonese and Mandarin. Once a month, Dr. Chan travels to rural Northern B.C. to provide eye care services to under-serviced communities. She has been involved in humanitarian optometry missions at the F.I.S.H. clinic in Kingston, Jamaica and most recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When not practicing optometry, Dr. Chan is an avid marathon runner and also enjoys hiking, yoga, and squash. She also loves traveling and has already visited Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbeans.
Jennie Chi, BSc, OD Dr. Jennie Chi received her Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo. Graduating on the Dean's Honour list, Dr. Chi was also awarded the Ontario Association of Optometry's Award for Excellence in Patient Management. Dr. Chi would like to serve her patients by giving as many options as possible since there are always more options than just glasses! Dr. Chi hopes to achieve this by offering thorough, patient-focused examinations. Additional languages spoken are Korean. Dr. Chi also teaches at the Diabetic Clinic on ocular-related issues at Eagle Ridge Hospital and enjoys rollerblading, skiing, home decorating, and traveling.
Cindy Ho, BSc, OD, PhD Dr. Cindy Ho obtained her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees with Dean's Honours from the University of Waterloo and more recently obtained a PhD degree in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia. In addition to private practice, she is involved in research at BC's Children's Hospital and the Eye Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital alongside several local ophthalmologists specializing in corneal disease. Her research focuses on visual perception deficits in children with amblyopia (lazy eye). Dr. Ho has been the recipient of several research awards including thesis research funding from the BC Research Institute for Children's & Women's Health, the Human Early Learning Partnership, and the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund. She has been published in the following journals: Optometry & Vision Science, Journal of Vision, Vision Research, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, and the Canadian Journal of Optometry.
Valeria Kao, OD Dr. Kao graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and was President of the Canadian Association of Optometry Students. After graduating, Dr. Kao moved back to her hometown of Saskatoon where she worked in a variety of settings including a Community Clinic, private practice and the Gimbel Laser Surgery Clinic. She was also Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists. Dr. Kao is interested in general primary care optometry and strives to provide thorough comprehensive eye exams in a caring environment. Additional languages spoken include Mandarin. Dr. Kao loves to spend time with her toddler daughter. She is also very active at Just Ladies Fitness as both a "Group Power" Fitness Instructor and a participant. Other hobbies include gardening, dance, piano and flute.
Willette King, OD Dr. Willette King received her Doctor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. King's greatest desire is to benefit her patients by giving them the care he/she needs by taking full care of the eyes and, most importantly, eye health. Her areas of interest in optometry include general primary care, ocular disease and contact lenses. In addition to performing eye examinations in English, Dr. King is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. When not practicing Optometry, Dr. King partakes in playing the piano, snowboarding, hiking, listening to music and reading. She has been to Dominican Republic and Vietnam for optometry missions with plans to do more in the near future. Dr. King also loves to travel and has been to Asia, Europe, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbeans, and South America.
Alfred Lo, BSc, OD Dr. Alfred Lo completed his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Portland, Oregan. Areas of interest in Optometry include co-management of LASIK and contact lenses. In addition to English, Dr. Lo is also fluent in Cantonese. On his own time, Dr. Lo has participated in four different eye care missions providing basic optometric services and eyeglasses to the needy. Hobbies and interests include volunteering, mountain biking, traveling, and playing Ultimate Frisbee.
     
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