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. Richard W.H. Wang

Dr. Wang was born and raised in Taiwan. Throughout his career he has received numerous honors and awards including a Rotary Academic Scholarship Award, Rotary Foundation International and the Royal Victoria Research Institute Fellowship Award, McGill University. He has done over 20 scientific presentations and communications.

He completed his ophthalmology residency at the National Defense Medical Centre in Taipei, Taiwan in 1996. He then went to pursue his interests obtaining a Ph.D. in Ocular Pathology and Immunology from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec in 2002. In 2005, he obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, USA. And in 2006, Dr. Wang joined the Mission Eye Clinic where he felt he could "let my passion for offering the highest quality eye care flow through my practice by providing high quality, compassionate, and efficient services to the patients entrusted to my care."

Dr. Wang is dedicated to numerous non-profit organizations. He was the founding director of the Bread of Life Christian Center in Montreal which is a Federally Registered Nonprofit Organization. He is also dedicated to the development of a non-profit organization that will provide eyecare to patients in developing countries. In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys family life with his wife, young daughter, and young son. He also enjoys swimming and playing golf.