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. 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...
A native of Banff, Alberta, Dr. Cassandra Biro attended the University of Alberta Undergraduate Science in Physical Sciences prior to graduating from The University of Waterloo with a Doctorate in Optometry (Honors). She was also the recipient of the A.W. Cole Prize to the final-year Optometry student ranking highest in clinical proficiency. From mid-2015 and on, Dr. Biro established a learning relationship with Dr. Luk including a formal clinical externship in her final year of her Optometry studies. Additionally, she completed three other externships including one in ocular disease and therapeutics in Muskogee, Oklahoma and two in primary optometric care...
Dr. Shaun Medway was born and raised in Brooks, Alberta. He attended both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Alberta, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Honours Biochemistry. He then went on to attend the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, graduating on the Dean’s Honour List in 2018. As part of his clinical training in Waterloo, Dr. Medway completed several externships in Canada and the United States, including an ocular disease and therapeutics externship at a Veterans Affairs Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He also had the opportunity to participate in an optometric mission trip to Ecuador, providing eye...
Born and raised in Alberta, Dr. Rachel Bryant graduated with top honours from the University of Alberta with her Bachelor’s degree in Honours Neuroscience. It was through her education in neuroscience and her experience as a research assistant in anocular physiology lab that she became interested in vision science. This scientific curiosity combined with a passion for helping people led Dr. Bryant on the path to optometry. Following her undergraduate studies, Dr. Bryant attended the Pacific University College of Optometry, earning a dual Doctor of Optometry and Master’s in Vision Science degree with distinction. Having been a vision therapy patient...