VQ Optometry

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VQ Optometry Values

VQ Optometry is a family oriented clinic that is dedicated in providing comprehensive and personable eye care to communities within Calgary. In efforts to remain in the forefront of both medical and primary eye care in optometry, we utilize diagnostic technology and remain up to date with the constant advancements in eye care.

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MEET OUR DOCTORS

GABRIELLE MAOptometrist
Dr. Gabrielle Ma was born and raised in Calgary and is the director and owner of VQ Optometry.

Dr. Ma obtained an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Ma earned her doctorate of optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. During her optometric education she received extensive training in hospitals and clinics around the United States. The areas of training includes ocular disease, geriatrics, specialty contact lenses, binocular vision, vision therapy, and pediatrics. She has since found her calling to return back to Calgary to deliver exceptional eye care to a community that has given so much to her. She is also able to provide eye exams in Cantonese.

Dr. Ma’s clinical interests include complex ocular disease cases and specialty contact lenses to treat myopia, corneal conditions, and ocular surface diseases.

During her free time, Dr. Ma enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and hiking.

CHRISTOPHER VUOptometrist
Dr. Christopher Vu was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska and is new to Calgary as of June 2017.

Dr. Vu earned his Bachelors of Science in Environmental Biology in Los Angeles and, after working in an optometric practice in Boulder, Colorado, decided to move to Chicago and earn his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). In addition to the clinical education received during his time in the program, Dr. Vu had the opportunity to practice in high-needs, specialty clinics with an emphasis in specialty areas such as pediatrics, contact lens, and ocular disease and emergencies.

Dr. Vu will be assisting Dr. Ma in providing remarkable, family-based eye care to Calgarians in his new hometown. He is also able to provide eye exams in basic Spanish.

During his free time, Dr. Vu enjoys rock climbing, playing music, and spending time with his family.

PATRICK LAMOptometrist
Dr. Patrick Lam was born and raised in Calgary. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology at the University of Calgary. While completing his B.Sc., Dr. Lam developed a strong interest in Optometry. He went on to pursue optometry school in Chicago and obtained his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Throughout his education, Dr. Lam had the opportunity to provide comprehensive optometric care to diverse patient demographics in various practice settings across the US and Canada. Clinical training includes primary care, dry eye, specialty contact lenses, myopia control, pediatrics, pre/post-operative care, and advanced ocular disease management.

Dr. Lam is excited to return to Calgary and is committed to providing high-quality compassionate eye care to the community.

During his free time, Dr. Lam enjoys sports, fitness, video games, and spending time with friends and family.