Edgemont Optometry

Dr. Danica Harasym began her post-secondary studies in Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Saskatchewan before earning her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. During her final year of training, she completed an externship in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics in Huntsville, Alabama. After graduation, she practiced throughout Vancouver Island and the lower mainland before becoming an associate at Edgemont Optometry in 2011 and ultimately purchasing the practice in 2016. Dr. Harasym is very happy to be a permanent part of the Edgemont Village community.

Outside the office, Dr. Harasym enjoys photography, volleyball, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She is very happy to both live and work on the North Shore.

Dr. Dorice Lee received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Winnipeg before earning her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. During her final year of training, she completed an externship in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics in Houston, Texas. Following graduation, she returned to her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba to take on a locum position before ultimately moving to Vancouver and joining the team at Edgemont Optometry.

Dr. Lee practices general optometry as a full therapeutic member of the British Columbia College of Optometrists. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

In her free time, Dr. Lee is an avid boulderer, reader, and restaurant explorer.

Dr. Taylor Harris received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Nanoscience from the University of Calgary, before earning his Doctorate of Optometry from The Illinois College of Optometry; he graduated Summa Cum Laude and as Class Salutatorian. During his final year of training, he completed externships at a private practice in Hollywood Beach Florida, a specialty contact lens clinic in Minneapolis, and an ocular disease rotation at the Brooklyn VA hospital. After graduation, Dr. Harris completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the New England College of Optometry. After completion of his residency, Dr. Harris returned back to Canada where he practiced Optometry in Toronto, before moving to Vancouver to be closer to family.

Dr. Harris is a full therapeutic member of the British Columbia College of Optometrists, practices general optometry, and takes a special interest in contact lenses. He is also a member of the BC Doctors of Optometry and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

Outside the office, Dr. Harris enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, racquet sports, and spending time with friends.

Dr. Vanessa Willox received a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioural Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia, before earning her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, where she graduated with Dean’s Honours. During her final year of training, she completed externships at a private clinic in Newfoundland as well as in Northern BC where there was a strong focus on Ocular Disease.

Following graduation, she is excited to have returned to her hometown of North Vancouver and to be joining the Edgemont Optometry team.

Dr. Willox is a full therapeutic member of the British Columbia College of Optometrists and practices general optometry. She is also a member of the BC Doctors of Optometry and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

In her free time, Dr. Willox enjoys running outdoors, hiking, trying new restaurants and cafés, and spending time with friends.

Kate began working at Edgemont Optometry in 2001. She has lived and worked on the North Shore all her life. She has been an Optometric Assistant since 2001 and has been doing vision therapy since 2003. Kate has Optometric Extension Program certification, having finished all of the OEP curriculum. She has completed studies with the College of Vision Development.

Merna has nearly a decade of experience in the optical industry. She obtained her Optician’s License in 2020. She has a passion for fashion and loves finding the right frame and lens combination for every person’s unique look and visual needs. When she isn’t in our Optical Boutique helping patients, Merna can be found edging jobs in our on-site optical lab and scouring fashion magazines looking for the next great frame line to carry. Outside the office, Merna enjoys fine dining, watching movies and running around after her kiddos.

Heather grew up in the Lower Mainland and has a passion for travel and lifelong learning. She enjoys helping and connecting with people, and in her free time, can often be found cycling and enjoying the natural beauty of the North Shore.

Niloo is completing her Political Science  degree from the University of British Columbia.  When she isn’t busy studying hard, she’s happily helping patients book appointments and keeping her coworkers fed with treats from our neighbourhood cafes. Outside the office, Niloo enjoys exploring new coffee shops, walking around Stanley Park, hiking, rowing and spending quality time with family and friends .