OUR OPTOMETRIC TEAM IN AIRDRIE & CALGARY
Meet our optometric team in Airdrie, Alberta. We offer a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages - all with personalized attention and a smile. In our eye care office, every patient is treated warmly. Individualized attention is the foundation of our care, to ensure that your eyes remain healthy. We're dedicated to optimizing your vision!
Meet Our Team Of Eye Doctors Near You
Dr. Fung was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he graduated from University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry in 1993 followed by an additional Bachelor of Science degree (with honours) in human physiology in 1994. Fascinated by the complexity of human visual system, optics, and personally experiencing the reliance on glasses while growing up, he was able to combine his passion and interests by furthering his education and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in 1998. During his studies, he was very active in current student affairs and served as President for the Optometry Student Association for three years. He continues to be affiliated with the University of Waterloo, by holding the position of adjunct clinical professor and devoting his clinic to optometry interns as a...
Compassionate, understanding and caring, Dr. Debbie Luk’s passion is to help her patients perform at their full visual potential, whether it is in a school, work or sports setting. Dr. Debbie Luk is one of the few residency-trained and board-certified Developmental Optometrists in Canada. Sports Vision and Vision Therapy are an integral part of her practice. She is a trusted clinician with the Calgary Flames as their team optometrist. She also utilizes her knowledge to enhance professional athletes’ visual abilities, which can be demonstrated through her longstanding relationship with Team Canada sports. Patients with other visual conditions such as amblyopia...
Dr. Desiree Vanderstar was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She earned her Bachelors of Biological Science degree from the University of Calgary, followed by her Doctorate in Optometry from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Optometry in 2017. While studying at AZCOPT, Dr. Vanderstar was awarded a faculty nominated scholarship based upon clinical excellence and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an international honors society. After graduation, she further pursued her education at The Southern College of Optometry in a Pediatrics & Vision Therapy/Rehabilitation Residency. During this time, she participated in an optometric mission trip to Colombia, where a...
Dr. Andrew Chan is a residency-trained optometrist who graduated with honours from the New England College of Optometry in 2009. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary and obtained his BSc. in Biological Sciences. During his clinical training, he practiced in a wide range of clinical settings among diverse patient demographics, giving him greater understanding of epidemiologic trends in eyecare. His experiences included working with community health centres in Boston, the New England Eye Institute, and the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Manchester, NH. He also trained at the University of Maryland’s Department of Ophthalmology...
Dr. Anthony Fu grew up in prairie town of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he was schooled in both English and Cantonese. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a BSc with High Honours in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2010. He then attended the University of Waterloo and graduated on the Dean’s Honour list as a Doctor of Optometry in 2014. As part of his clinical training, Dr. Fu spent four months in Baltimore, Maryland, training in ocular diseases under the supervision of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Dr. Fu also travelled to Vancouver B.C. where he worked alongside sports vision...
Dr. Patrick Wu received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University in 2005 and his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2015. During his training, he completed an ocular disease externship in Chicago, Illinois where he worked with optometrists and ophthalmologists, including retinal and corneal specialists, cataract surgeons and neuro-ophthalmologists. Dr. Wu enjoys building a strong rapport with his patients while providing excellent eye care and patient education. He has a special interest in vision therapy and specialty contact lens fittings. He is also a member of the Canadian and Alberta Association of...
Dr. Fred Cen was born and raised in China, moving to Canada at a young age and grew up in Vancouver, BC. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree from the University of Calgary, he went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo. His clinical training led him to complete a 2-month primary care externship at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Optometry, as well as 2 months of additional primary care training locally in Calgary. He completed his ocular diseases rotation in Pinellas Park, Florida. He has participated in a...
Dr. Ayaz underwent extensive training with various well known cataract, retina, and glaucoma specialists and eye centres in the United States. She completed a primary care externship in Miami for four months and a three month ocular disease rotation at the OMNI eye services in Atlanta. In her free time, Dr. Ayaz enjoys traveling, hiking, and scrapbooking. Dr. Ayaz is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and clinical Spanish. She is a member of the Alberta College of Optometrists, Alberta Association of Optometrists and the Calgary Society of Optometrists....