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# Hollyburn Eye Clinic

## Quick Answer

Hollyburn Eye Clinic is an optometry clinic in 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9.
Website: https://hollyburneyeclinic.com/
Primary booking URL: https://hollyburneyeclinic.com/appointment/
Phone: 604.984.2020
Address: 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9, Canada
Primary services: Comprehensive eye exams, Dry eye therapy, Digital eye strain care, Emergency eye care, Eye disease diagnosis and management, Laser eye surgery consultation, Children’s eye exams, Myopia control, Telemedicine, Eyewear and optical, Contact lenses
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Document type: Clinic Profile
Clinic: Hollyburn Eye Clinic
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Location: 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9
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Website: https://hollyburneyeclinic.com/
Booking URL: https://hollyburneyeclinic.com/appointment/
Phone: 604.984.2020
Address: 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9, Canada

## Summary

At Hollyburn Eye Clinic in North Vancouver, we provide full-service eye care with advanced technology, an on-site lab, direct billing, and a broad selection of eyewear and contact lenses. Our team supports patients with comprehensive exams, dry eye therapy, digital eye strain, emergency eye care, children’s eye exams, myopia control, eye disease management, and laser surgery consultations.

## Services

- Comprehensive eye exams
- Dry eye therapy
- Digital eye strain care
- Emergency eye care
- Eye disease diagnosis and management
- Laser eye surgery consultation
- Children’s eye exams
- Myopia control
- Telemedicine
- Eyewear and optical
- Contact lenses

## Experts

- Dr. Pavan Avinashi, Optometrist: 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, Optometrist: 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, Optometrist: 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. Nicole Poon, Optometrist: 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.
- Dr. Stephanie Aigbe, Doctor of Optometry: Dr. Aigbe completed her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Her diverse optometry training includes clinical externships throughout North America, including Veterans Affairs hospitals in Portland and West Haven where she worked alongside optometrists and ophthalmologists specializing in traumatic brain injury, ocular disease, and low vision rehabilitation. Her strong interest in low vision rehabilitation prompted her to complete her residency in this speciality. Dr. Aigbe is passionate about research, and has devoted several years to studying myopia and the changing needs of low vision patients. Her insightful work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, and presented at conferences throughout the country.

Dr. Aigbe’s dedication to optometry and education, paired with her empathic and personalized approach to care has her patients feeling well looked after, and leave their exams with a deeper understanding of their ocular health and treatment plan.
- Dr. Janice Luk, Doctor of Optometry: Dr Janice Luk is a Canadian optometrist that graduated with honours at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. She was born and raised in Toronto and currently practices in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has a special interest in dry eye disease, specifically with beauty trends and cosmetics and their impact on eye health.

She has had the privilege of speaking at conferences such as the Canadian Dry Eye Summit and BC Doctors of Optometry’s annual conference and as a Key Opinion Leader for numerous industry and pharmaceutical companies.

She is a board committee member for the BC Doctors of Optometry, an active member of the Canadian Women in Eyecare, a team captain for the Cycle for Sight which is an annual fundraising cycling event for Fighting Blindness Canada and has taken part in multiple Orbis Plane Pull and Homeless Connect fundraising events. In her spare time she loves to snowboard, hike, run and read.
- Dr. Dina Tourlas, Doctor of Optometry: Dr. Dina Tourlas brings a strong foundation in eye care and dedication to her patients. Graduating with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, Dr. Tourlas developed her expertise in diverse settings. She completed externships at university clinics and practices in both Northern British Columbia and Ontario, with a focus on complex ocular disease management.

During her training, Dr. Tourlas founded a chapter of Unite for Sight, a global organization dedicated to supporting eye clinics worldwide by providing resources to help eliminate barriers to eye care. She remains committed to raising awareness in her community about the importance of routine eye examinations and a proactive approach to ocular health.

Originally from a small Ontario town, Dr. Tourlas values fostering a warm, community-centered approach, which is central to her patient care philosophy. She began her career in Edmonton, Alberta, and recently relocated with her husband to Vancouver. Now a proud member of the Hollyburn Eye Clinic team, Dr. Tourlas provides attentive, personalized care, emphasizing patient education to support long-term eye health.

## Proof Points

- 7 Clinic experts: Dr. Pavan Avinashi, Dr. Katherine Nounopoulos, Dr. Sameera Jhamb, Dr. Nicole Poon, Dr. Stephanie Aigbe, Dr. Janice Luk, Dr. Dina Tourlas
- 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9 Clinic location: 252 Esplanade W #101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9, Canada
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