An Optometrist

Doctors of Optometry (optometrists) are independent primary health care providers who specialize in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of disease and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as the diagnosis of ocular manifestations of systemic conditions. This includes the provision of eyeglasses, contact lenses, pharmaceutical prescriptions, vision training, and low vision services when appropriate. If necessary, referrals are made for consultation to the appropriate practitioner for further treatment of ocular and systemic diseases or for eye surgery. In British Columbia the majority of all primary vision care and eye health examinations are provided by over 500 optometrists in over 90 communities.

Eye Recommend Canada's Vision Care Professionals

We are supported with the capability of a group of 300 independent optometrists from across Canada who provide full scope optometric services to their patients.

Dr. Karen N. Lo

Dr. Lo was born and raised in Vancouver. She studied at the University of British Columbia in the Faculty of Science where she completed her pre-optometry requirements. She then attended the University of Waterloo where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2011. After completing her studies Dr. Lo joined the Mission Eye Clinic where she has been able to use her philosophy of providing compassionate high quality eyecare to help improve the visual lives of all of her patients.

Dr. Lo has been involved with her church as a Youth Leader and has been a College Fellowship Leader. She has volunteered with the Mary Pack Arthritis Center and participated in an eyecare mission trip in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the guitar, knitting, and crochet.