Dr. Pavan Avinashi

Upon completing his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Dr. Avinashi spent time travelling performing clinical electives around the world. These experiences, as well as his fluency in English, French, and Hindi, have allowed him to better connect with patients, and develop his scope of practice to specialize in pediatric care and ocular surface conditions -most notably dry eye disease.

Outside of his clinical commitment, he takes a strong interest in serving the global community and has initiated various fundraisers to promote ocular health in developing countries. Dr. Avinashi is a notable lecturer at schools, local senior homes and medical conferences across the country, focusing on ocular diseases and technological advancements in optometry.

In 2013, Dr. Avinashi was honoured to be recognized by the BC Association of Optometrists as the Young Optometrist of the Year, and in 2014, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce acknowledged him as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Dr. Avinashi’s expertise and philosophy of care has allowed him to expand Hollyburn Eye Clinic, and provide excellence in full service eye care to the North Shore community.

Dr. Katherine Nounopoulos

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Dr. Nounopoulos completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Before moving to Vancouver in 2006, Dr. Nounopoulos took her education around the United States and practiced in a variety of clinical environments including a veterans hospital, a naval base and an inner city clinic.

Her fluency in Greek and conversational French has allowed her to connect with patients and provide them with personalized care, while her expertise in ocular health has left her patients feeling knowledgeable and confident during their appointments.

Dr. Nounoupoulos’ philosophy of care is to ensure that each patient is educated on their ocular health and has a progressive treatment plan moving forward. She thrives in making each visit personable and catered to her patient’s needs.

Dr. Sameera Jhamb

Dr. Sameera Jhamb completed her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Her diverse clinical experiences range from vision therapy, to managing ocular diseases such as progressive macular degeneration and glaucoma. Her passion for research and advancement has led her to become an expert in Myopia Control, which is a form of therapy to slow down the progression of prescription in children. Dr. Jhamb devises a care and treatment with her patients to ensure the best possible outcome.

Dr. Jhamb understands the value of sight and places a strong emphasis on management and treatment for all her patients so that they can achieve optimal ocular health, vision and quality of life.

Dr. Ivan Prpic

Born and raised in Vancouver, Dr Prpic completed his Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry in Boston. His clinical experience includes practicing at the Perkins School for the Blind, where he was involved in the management of patients with intellectual and physical disabilities that suffered from very poor eyesight. Dr. Prpic takes his experience one step further, by co-managing surgical patients at the Eye Consultants of Colorado, working alongside specialized ophthalmologists.

Locally, Dr. Prpic travels to Bella Bella, BC annually to perform exams on underserved communities, helping ensure that all Canadians are being given the best possible ocular health care. Dr. Prpic’s dedication to optometry and understanding personal patient needs is what equips him with to thrive in the optometric community locally and internationally.

Dr. Nicole Poon

Born and raised in Vancouver, Dr. Nicole Poon earned her Bachelor of Science from McGill University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in New York. In her final year, she received extensive clinical training in managing ocular conditions while working closely with optometrists and ophthalmologists at various sites including Gouverneur (NYC Health & Hospitals), Brooklyn Eye Center, and SUNY University Eye Center.

After optometry school, Dr. Poon completed a residency in cornea and contact lens at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. During this year, she became proficient in fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas and utilized contact lenses to slow the progression of myopia. She also worked directly with a corneal specialist to manage patients with dry eye, corneal disease, cataracts, and glaucoma and to evaluate LASIK/PRK patients pre- and post-operatively.

Dr. Poon is passionate about volunteering and has attended several mission trips to Chiapas, Panama City, and Jamaica. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, baking, and painting. Dr. Poon looks forward to interacting with patients and helping them achieve their best visual potential.