Dr. Evelyn Lo obtained her Bachelor of Science at Simon Fraser University and pursued her Doctor of Optometry degree at Pacific University in Portland, Oregon. In her final year of studies, she completed an intensive ocular disease rotation at the No. 1 ranked Eye Hospital in the United States, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She graduated with distinction and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Award for her exceptional service and commitment to optometry.
In her spare time, she participates in conducting research studies and volunteers with AMIGOs Eye Care, serving as a supervising doctor on mission trips overseas. Internationally, she collaborates with the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in Guangzhou, China to provide continuing optometric education to doctors and medical students. In recognition of her efforts, Dr. Lo was awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year by the BC Doctors of Optometry in 2020.
Dr. Lo is not only passionate about each patient’s vision but is also a strong advocate for ocular health and the prevention of eye diseases. She enjoys all aspects of optometry but is especially interested in treating dry eyes, myopia management, and ocular disease. Dr. Lo is the current Vice-President of BC Doctors of Optometry.
Outside of optometry, Dr. Lo is an avid LEGO collector and loves to build LEGO modular buildings. Her other hobbies also include badminton, baking, kayaking, photography and world travel.