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We have procedures in place to ensure your health and safety are our priority when visiting our clinic. We're excited to introduce our newest tool to help us be at the forefront of myopia management. This month we're wrapping up our staff highlights with a Q&A session with Dr. Jessica Chang. She opened Avenue. This month, we're continuing to highlight our staff and doctors on social media so you can get to know.
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To promote, enhance, and protect your vision and eye health for life through patient education and new technology. After her first few years of practice, Dr. Jessica Chang noticed her patients often had a poor understanding of the relation between their vision and eye health. Dr. Chang and her team decided to open a practice with the newest technology to help educate patients and detect eye health problems as early as possible.
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition where there is a deficiency in the quantity and/or quality of your tears. This causes poor lubrication which leads to damage and inflammation on the eye's surface. Your tears are made of 3 layers: oily layer, watery layer, mucous layer. There are multiple factors contributing to de-stabilizing these 3 layers which causes dry eye disease.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Dr. Karen HL Lee completed her undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology and Genetics. She then obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo and graduated on the Dean's Honour List.
Dr. Ying Zhao is an Associate Optometrist at Avenue Eyecare. In this role, she provides comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages, and has a particular interest in contact lenses. She has a wide array of knowledge on various disposable soft contact lenses, and is also certified to fit orthokeratology ("Ortho K") lenses for myopia control.
Avenue Eyecare is committed to providing excellent service and value in our friendly and comfortable optical department located in Vancouver. We focus on the latest trends in fashion eyewear and the highest quality of available lens options. We are excited to assist you in finding the right pair of eyewear for all your vision needs.
Reviews (25)
Zou Steven
Zou Steven
Dec 27, 2021
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From the initial consultation to the final decision to come to this eye clinic, I have been very satisfied with their services from the beginning. Dr. Zhao and other staff members were meticulous and patient in answering my questions. Thanks again!
Michael Linus
Michael Linus
Nov 17, 2021
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Professional and friendly service by Dr. Karen Lee and her staffs. Thorough examination and detail explanation to my condition.
Highly recommended, especially for those recently landed Hong Kongers as it may be easier to communicate in Cantonese.
Curtis Wong
Curtis Wong
Sep 28, 2021
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Dr Lee performed my checkup and it was a very positive experience. I was explained everything along the way, from how each area is sterilized to describing all the tests done and what the results mean. I most certainly recommend Avenue Eyecare
Tam Tam
Tam Tam
Sep 27, 2021
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Dr. Chang is a wonderful doctor. She is very personable and informative. She went out of her way to care for my need. Dr. Chang & her team, especially Ray, definitely set the bar with their professional knowledge & tender loving care. I'm so thankful my family found them!
Karen Beckmann
Karen Beckmann
Sep 12, 2021
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The optometrist at Avenue eyecare have helped me on more than one occasion by replacing lenses into new frames without charge. they are very meticulous about making sure that they sit the right way on my face. They are always courteous. I highly recommend them.
Natasha Lee
Natasha Lee
Aug 02, 2021
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Our whole family sees Dr Ying Zhao as she is so professional, knowledgeable and great with kids. The staff were very welcoming and patient with our little 18 month old rambunctious toddler. Highly recommend Avenue Eyecare as they are well equipped with various instruments and machines that provide a more in-depth and comprehensive eye exam compared to other clinics we’ve tried!
Annie Wu
Annie Wu
Aug 01, 2021
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I recently moved back to Vancouver and have been looking for an optometrist for my family. I came across Dr.Zhao’s Instagram page and found it really informative in regards to myopia awareness and myopia control for kids. Today I went in to see her for the first time and I must say it was a great experience. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, and Dr. Zhao is very knowledgeable and great at what she does! I can’t wait to bring my son in to see her when he turns 2!
Mustapha Elzarif
Mustapha Elzarif
May 15, 2021
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Hi
I am still having blurred vision from eye dilation but I am excited to write a review about Avenue Eye care staff and clinic whose service made me satisfied. ( My daughter is typing this for me )
First, I would like to start by the great welcome of staff.
Clinic itself is very clean and tidy.
The tech who test my eyes before doctor was very professional and explain each step.
Doctor Ying Zhao was super great, she took her time and she was very patient with me. Vanessa Li also assisted me and showed hospitality, which is a good thing about the staff in the clinic. If you are looking to have
Courtney B.
Courtney B.
Apr 28, 2021
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We had the pleasure of having an appointment with Dr. Lee for our infant daughter's first eye exam. She was very patient , friendly and informative. The entire experience was easy and stress free. I would highly recommend Dr. Lee , especially for infants and children!
Jason Kwan
Jason Kwan
Feb 15, 2021
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I highly recommend Avenue Eyecare. A few months ago, I had an eye appointment to check on my prescription. Dr. Jessica Chang was my optometrist. She was very professional and took the extra mile to check my eyes. During the appointment she notice my eye have change and there are some symptoms of potential glaucoma. To be on the safe side she referred me off to an eye specialist right away. Within a few weeks I was contacted by a eye specialist. I highly recommend Avenue Eyecare!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Sharmaine Gray
Sharmaine Gray
Feb 16, 2020
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Dr Zhao caught the fact that I did not need a prism in my lenses. I had previously been given prisms which wound up causing eye strain. Her store manager, Ray, also explained that my previous lens were too shallow for progressive lenses, something that had caused me ongoing problems. Thanks to the great team at Avenue Eyecare I see well for the… first time in ten years. And their eyeglasses cost me a good deal less than my old very expensive ones that did not do the job. Everyone at Avenue Eyecare is professional and courteous. They even managed to get me my glasses in record time as I had
Jeannine A.
Jeannine A.
Oct 02, 2019
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I've been going to Dr. Jessica Chang for years now and she's the best optometrist I've ever seen. She really takes the time to figure out what's wrong and weighs the options with you. She and her staff are friendly and whenever I order contact lenses, they always arrive pretty quickly. I will not hesitate to go back and highly recommend their services to anyone.
Lucas W.
Lucas W.
Jan 12, 2019
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Did a comprehensive eye exam with Dr Ying Zhao OD. I had a perfect experience with friendly services, professional process, honest advice :)
David H.
David H.
Mar 28, 2018
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It's that time again, I thought...

Sit down, generic optician robotically takes generic measurements, generic optometrist asks generic questions and gives generic suggestions.

I've always thought an eye exam was a generic checklist until my appointment with Dr. Zhao.

This was the first eye exam where I felt that I've learned about the necessary steps to improve holistic ocular health!

Highly recommended optometrist & clinic!
Jackie Y.
Jackie Y.
Feb 28, 2018
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Dr. Zhao is the best. I came out of my check-up with a much better idea what the health of my eyes are like. Dr. Zhao took time to explain my prescription and recommended way to take better care of my eyes.

Highly recommend anyone to make an appointment with Dr. Zhao!
Deanna Turton
Deanna Turton
Jun 28, 2017
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I booked en eye examination with Dr. Jessica Chang, I was very remiss in having my eyes tested for some time. The entire Staff at Avenue were very pleasant and professional in assisting me during my appointment as well as my follow-up appointments to assess whether or not the changes made were a continued improvement for me. Although I was told I would require cataract surgery in the near future, I am extremely happy with the improvements in my vision for the time being. Thank you to one and all at Avenue Eye Care! Deanna M. Turton
Queena W.
Queena W.
Mar 02, 2017
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Super friendly staff that take their time with you . Been to many optometrists that only spend 5-10 minutes. Highly recommended coming here for an eye exam.
Basil Chokie
Basil Chokie
Dec 23, 2016
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Dr Sherman Tung is the greatest !! He brought up images of my eyes on his computer and told me in detail what issues I had and how best to address them. Excellent, excellent service !! I would recommend Dr Sherman Tung anytime !!
Sarah B.
Sarah B.
Nov 17, 2016
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Doctor and assistants are really nice. My contacts are comfortable :)) Definitely recommend them! Free coffee too!
Kathryn A.
Kathryn A.
Sep 13, 2016
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I was very impressed with Avenue Eyecare. Dr. Chang was thorough and took the time to explain everything about my eye health and vision changes. The staff followed up promptly when they received my email appointment request and were very professional on the phone and in person.

I highly recommend Dr. Chang and Avenue Eyecare.
Suzanne C.
Suzanne C.
Apr 23, 2016
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Dr. Sherman Tung is a patient and thorough Doctor. Speaks Chinese as well, great for kids and adults.

Beautiful office, do check it out!
Elaine D.
Elaine D.
Jul 11, 2014
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Came to Avenue Eyecare for my Bi-Annual checkup and everything was fantastic again. Dr Tung is super professional and friendly and addressed all my concerns.
His assistants helped me pick out a wonderful pair of glasses that totally fit my face, I love it! Will definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
Jeanette M.
Jeanette M.
Feb 11, 2014
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I will not go anywhere else !

The staff and service was amazing, and the selection on designer glasses was quite impressive. The best of the best. It was hard to choose.

Love my MK specs :)

And did I mention that they DIRECT BILL?!
Jose O.
Jose O.
Jan 29, 2014
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I was looking to get some glasses done on a budget. The catch was not the budget but that they had to fit my wide head. I checked some models on an online retailer but was neither impressed nor satisfied.
I went to Dr. Chang for my prescription and their staff was patient enough to show me their models and their best prices.
Finally got my glasses, eye exam, and a great smile for less than the others advertise.
They took the time to explain what I could get and the options and prices were always reasonable.
Love my new glasses.
Thanks to Dr. Chang I can see clearly now that the rain is gone!
Eryn P.
Eryn P.
Sep 23, 2013
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Just finished my one week check-up and apparently my eye is 80% healed, due to the rigorous treatment I was prescribed. Pretty legit.
Not only did Dr. Tung explain in great detail what had happened and what was happening with my eye, but he's prescribed me "stage 2" of my treatment, and booked yet another follow up appointment for next week.

Seriously, this doctor knows what he is talking about and is crazy thorough in his diagnosis and treatment. So impressed.