Prince Rupert Optometry

Dr. Julia Addington was born and raised in Nelson, British Columbia. She graduated with distinction from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree with honours from Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon in 2013. 

During her studies, she managed a wide array of ocular pathology through clinical externships at an Indian Health Center in Wyoming, a Veteran Affairs Hospital in Washington, a Military Health Clinic in Germany and a primary care practice in Vancouver, BC. 

After graduating from Optometry School, Dr. Addington practiced Optometry for four years on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia before moving to Ontario with her husband. There, she enjoyed caring for her patients while getting to know the community. 

She is very excited to be back in BC and explore her new home of Prince Rupert. In her spare time Dr. Addington enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, running and camping with her husband and daughters and their dog.

 Davinder was born and raised in Oliver, BC. His interest in health care began early on in his undergraduate degree at UBC Okanagan. Before beginning his pursuit of Optometry, he job shadowed several health care professions where he was strongly drawn to becoming an Optometrist. Davinder obtained his Doctor of Optometry from Salus University in 2015 with distinction of clinical and high academic honors. Davinder has practiced Optometry throughout BC since he graduated and has established his roots in the lower mainland and north west. 

Davinder brings a well-rounded approach as he is very proficient in ocular disease, surgical co-management, contact lenses, binocular vision and neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatrics. At Salus University, their program includes an extra clinical rotation relative to most Optometry schools in which Davinder spent 3 months in the Neuro-ophthalmology department at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. This clinical rotation focused heavily on neuro-imaging, lab diagnostics,binocular vision work ups, and handling a variety of sight and life threatening neuro-ophthalmic cases. Davinder had the pleasure of working at a specialty contact lens practice in California that focused primarily on fitting specialty lenses for patients with Keratconus and other corneal disorders. He values the knowledge he gained there and carries it with him to this day as he enjoys maximizing his patient's visual ability. 

Davinder currently practices in Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, and Prince Rupert. During his spare time, Davinder enjoys spending his time hiking, staying active and exploring the world with his wife. Davinder is also a published author in the wine industry and an avid wine enthusiast.