Dr. Navjit Sodhi
Born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia, Dr. Nav Sodhi attended Burnaby North Secondary before completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Simon Fraser University. He then moved to Boston to pursue his optometric education at the New England College of Optometry, where he graduated with both clinical and academic honours and became an active member of the Beta Sigma Kappa international honours society. During his training, Dr. Sodhi completed clinical rotations in Ocular Disease and Primary Care across Minneapolis, Miami, Beverly Hills, and Long Island, working alongside a wide variety of highly respected ophthalmologists and optometrists. Dr. Sodhi is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to every patient he sees. He spent more than ten years practicing in a private clinic in North Vancouver, focusing on primary care optometry with a special interest in dry eye treatment. Over the past five years, he has also worked closely alongside ophthalmologists in Burnaby and Richmond, further developing his passion for ocular disease management (including retinal disease such as macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease), glaucoma management, and cataract monitoring. He is a strong advocate for expanding the scope of optometry and values collaborative co-management with family physicians, specialists, and ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive patient care. Outside the clinic, Dr. Sodhi enjoys staying active through sports, cycling and other outdoor activities. He is an avid traveller who is always planning his next trip and continuously attempts to improve his golf game with admittedly limited success. A passionate sports fan, Dr. Sodhi is always happy to talk about two of his biggest interests — the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dr. David Mitchell
Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, Dr. Mitchell graduated from he University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1977 and made Vancouver, British Columbia his home. He has been a dedicated and passionate member of the optometric community, serving patients in Vancouver for nearly 50 years. He has held his certification in Ocular Therapeutics since 1993. Over the course of his career, Dr. Mitchell has become a trusted and respected figure in the Vancouver eye care community.Known for his commitment to patient care and passion for optometry, Dr. Mitchell has remained deeply involved in the profession throughout his career. Dr. Mitchell has been a clinical investigator for many contact lens comapnies. During the 2010 Winter Olympics he co-ordinated all the eyecare at the Olympic Village. Early on, he also moonlighted as a staff member with Virgin Records — an experience that sparked a lifelong love of music and contributed to his famously extensive record collection. Outside the clinic, Dr. Mitchell is an avid traveller and self-proclaimed gardening and raking enthusiast. He looks forward to eventually spending more time with his wife, two children, and grandchildren in retirement, while continuing to enjoy music, travel, and perhaps even making a return to Virgin Records.