3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Richmond

“Dr. Joanne Chan completed her Doctorate of Optometry at the State University of New York. During her clinical rotations at the Gouverneur Hospital in New York and the Wilmington Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Delaware, Dr. Chan established a strong foundation in medical optometry involving diagnosing and managing neuro-ocular disorders, retinal diseases, glaucoma & systemic conditions with ophthalmic complications. While skilled in giving clinical care to patients of all ages, Dr. Joanne Chan is interested in specialty contact lens fittings & myopia control (i.e. nearsightedness intervention) for children. She actively discusses and offers myopia control management to children & their families in hopes of preventing high nearsightedness development at an early age. Some management techniques the doctor employs include orthokeratology, multifocal soft contact lenses & medicinal atropine. She is fluent in English, Cantonese & basic Mandarin. She offers services through appointments. The clinic offer a variety of vision correction services including testing, diagnosis & treatment, designer eyewear, and more.”

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“Dr. Karen Eddy earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Dalhousie University and graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo's Optometry program in 1996. She has practiced in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Zealand, Australia, and British Columbia since 2004. Alongside her private practice, she has worked in a Laser Refractive Surgery Centre and taught Optometry in New Zealand. Her special interests include ocular disease and children's vision. Dr. Karen Eddy is currently practicing at Eye Station Optical. The clinic prides itself on providing the best service and products for its customers. They offer state-of-the-art eye exams with their in-house optometrists and contact lens fittings with their licensed opticians. You can be assured that your glasses are always brand new and top-quality.”

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“Dr. Daphne Cheng received her Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and her Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in Oregon. Upon graduation, she was awarded the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) Excellence in Vision Therapy Award for her clinical skills in diagnosing and treating patients with strabismus (eye turn), amblyopia (lazy eye), eye teaming deficiencies, vision-related learning problems, and post-trauma/concussion vision syndrome. Her optometric experiences include working at the US Air Force eye clinic in Hawaii and the Veterans Affairs hospital in California, where she treated patients with glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases. Additionally, she has provided free eye exams to patients in rural areas of Costa Rica. She has completed post-graduate courses through the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF) and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) to enhance her clinical skills. She also regularly attends courses and conferences to stay updated on new advances in the field.”

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