The staff and doctors maintain a tradition of providing a thorough, caring service that has enhanced lives and sight since the practice was founded in 1933. Our practice grows on referrals - we don't get a lot of walk-by traffic on the 14th floor! This practice is a leader in its field as it continually invests in the best of equipment and the newest diagnostic technologies.
The manufacturers of these technologies are proud to have signed the letters on our wall attesting to our early innovator status. As a result, we are a referral center for other optometrists and ophthalmologists who have patients requiring specialized vision correction and family physicians who have patients requiring primary eye care or advanced diagnostic services.
The manufacturers of these technologies are proud to have signed the letters on our wall attesting to our early innovator status. As a result, we are a referral center for other optometrists and ophthalmologists who have patients requiring specialized vision correction and family physicians who have patients requiring primary eye care or advanced diagnostic services.
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The Downtown Vancouver Optometry Clinic is a provider of optometry services - eye care and vision care - in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Using advanced technologies and sound clinical judgment, we work to maintain the health of your eyes and to help you achieve and enjoy clear, comfortable vision for a lifetime.
Established as Columbia Optical Company Limited, the Downtown Vancouver Optometry Clinic has been caring for the eyes of downtown since 1933. We were selected as winner of the Consumer's Choice award in the category "Optometrist" in Vancouver 2014 and 2017. Request your appointment today but please know, the appointment is not established until our staff confirms your date and time of appointment with you.
At the Downtown Vancouver Optometry Clinic we believe in the continuity of care. Returning patients enjoy being greeted by a familiar face who remembers your name. When you sit in the examination chair you see the same doctor who knows your eyes, your medical and ocular history, your family history and the unique things that are particular to your eye health and vision needs.
While many of our patients elect to have an eye examination every year, the Canadian Optometric Association recommends an eye examination every two years for healthy adults age 20 to 64 - not only to detect and diagnose vision changes or problems - but to also maintain eye health. Most eye diseases are silent - you do not know you have a problem until we discover the problem.
Our clinic is a referral center for other eye doctors who want their patients to have the benefit of our advanced machinery to aid in the accurate and timely diagnosis of eye disease. We have two advanced digital cameras designed to photograph the inside or your eyes for exact documentation of your eyes internal ocular health.
Reviews (12)
Paul Priest
Jan 23, 2022
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I have been going to the Downtown Vancouver Optometry Clinic for over 10 years now. I feel I am in good hands with Dr. G. S. Komarnicky. I have never bought my eyeglasses here as I have found better prices elsewhere. And there have been occasions where the staff performed tests in a slapdash manner.
Kosai Oyama
Sep 15, 2021
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Think again before buying glasses from this office's optical. I was quoted $1440 for a pair of glasses (frames and high-index lenses). Lenses alone would be $800. I decided to go elsewhere and see what was on offer. I got the ENTIRE pair of glasses (frames plus high-index lenses with trimmings) from Richmond at a Chinese optical place for $800. That's a $640 difference. RENT MONEY, man. Also, the doctor I saw was nice but said he wasn't sure my prescription was correct, but I could try to get glasses and see how they worked. Isn't the point of seeing a doctor at over $100 a pop to get an accurate
June Sanyal
Jun 28, 2021
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A. G.
Jun 16, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr K for years on years. However, I am so disappointed with this clinic. When our child came here, we were charged the full private insurance cost, even though MSP covers the cost. It was also exorbitant. After a few tries, Dr K gave up and told us to come back in a few years. He still charged us full cost. I went to another optometrist later who charged us only the MSP amount and commented how dishonest Dr K was. He also was much more patient. I agree - DVOC never told us once about the MSP and had no qualms charging us for nothing.
Emily J.
Mar 14, 2021
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I saw Dr. Gafur for my eye exam and was very disappointed. He was in a huge hurry the whole time, did not have any patience with answering questions and even the eye exam itself even was hurried. I asked him if my particular health condition would affect my eyes and he answered very confidently that it should not affect my eyes at all and then brushed me off. I've gone to 2 other optometrists since and both have told me that this health condition can indeed affect my eyes and properly educated me on what to watch out for. I do not recommend if you want someone who takes 2 minutes out of the appointment
Karen Blair
Feb 10, 2021
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After an eye exam and glasses fitting gone really wrong with an optometrist closer to my home, I have returned to Dr. Gafur and will continue making the trip to see him for myself and my daughter. He has a gentle disposition, exceptionally professional, and took the time to ensure that the glasses prescribed were comfortable upon fitting. He easily related to my shy daughter, chatted about having a bunny rabbit with her and explained eye health and what the tools can do. Great at what he does, and a lovely person.
Angela Luong
Jan 11, 2021
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I went to this clinic for the first time and saw Dr. Jordan Chou. He was incredibly thorough, informative, and educational. He took safety precautions and explained in detail my diagnostic and preventative measures for my eyes. I was comfortable, the clinic was clean and the customer service was above par. I will be seeing and trusting my vision with Dr. Chou in the future to come. I would recommend visiting here.
Kim Legler
Jul 23, 2020
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This is the only place I'll go for my optometry needs! I usually see Dr. Jordan Chou who is very thorough, informative and friendly. He explained my diagnostic and preventative measures for my eyes very well and since then my eyes seem to be doing much better.
I also needed to get a pair of my glasses fixed and it was Annie who had assisted me. She was very friendly, and professional to deal with. My glasses now fit perfectly and aren't falling down my face. Would definitely recommend visiting! I'll be back again!
I also needed to get a pair of my glasses fixed and it was Annie who had assisted me. She was very friendly, and professional to deal with. My glasses now fit perfectly and aren't falling down my face. Would definitely recommend visiting! I'll be back again!
Karen Lo
Nov 23, 2019
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DO NOT get your prescription lens there unless you want your new and expensive plastic frames came back all scratched up!! The one star is for Dr. Chou only whom i had no issue with my eye exams.
I lived in Ontario for 10+ years and had only moved to Vancouver 3 years ago.Got my first eye check with Dr. Chou in 2016 and came back for my 2nd one a few weeks ago. My prescription needed updating, and since I could not find the frames I liked at the clinic, I got a brand new $300 Tiffany's and Co. frame as a gift from my boyfriend when I visited California. Thinking that an optometry clinic would
I lived in Ontario for 10+ years and had only moved to Vancouver 3 years ago.Got my first eye check with Dr. Chou in 2016 and came back for my 2nd one a few weeks ago. My prescription needed updating, and since I could not find the frames I liked at the clinic, I got a brand new $300 Tiffany's and Co. frame as a gift from my boyfriend when I visited California. Thinking that an optometry clinic would
Cody Lin
Jun 14, 2019
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Gerald Lam
Apr 01, 2018
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DR KOMARNICKY is really the contact lens master!!! I originally saw him upon a recomendation from a client. I have a difficult to fit cornea for all contact lenses exacerbated by dry eyes. I saw three other optometrists who couldn't fit me properly with rgp lenses. Ive seen DR K for 15yrs + and he just refit me with MULTIFOCAL rgp lenses and I can see clearly near far and everything inbetween. I highly recommend Dr.Komarnicky and his staff are also amazing too. Dr K will give you the best care possible for all your contact lens needs.
Melissa Anne Komarnicky
Dec 15, 2016
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