Generations Optometry Clinic

Dr. Michelle Truong was born and raised in a small town in Ontario before earning her Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston.
During her training, Dr. Truong gained experience in hospital, community health, and private practice settings. She received specialty training in myopia management, TBI/post-concussion, and glaucoma. She served as President of the Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS), which led to her continued involvement as a mentor. She is a board member of Canadian Women in Eye Care, where she created a mentorship program to advocate and empower women to take on leadership roles within the optometric field. She is a part of the BC Doctor of Optometry Membership Committee and participates in a pilot program providing vision screenings for children at local schools.
Dr. Truong is passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for, and values the lasting relationships built through patient care.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys backpacking, running, and photography, and fostering senior dogs.

Dr. Bess Lu graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1990 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and her Doctor of Optometry degree. After completing her residency at the Vision Institute of Toronto, she returned home to Vancouver and purchased the practice in 1991, continuing its long-standing tradition of family eye care.
Over the years, Dr. Lu has been actively involved in the optometric community, serving as Chairperson of the Greater Vancouver Optometric Society and as a mediator for the BC Association of Optometrists. She continues to expand her interests in complex eye disease, glaucoma, and myopia management, while especially valuing the long-term relationships she has built caring for generations of families.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Lu enjoys playing the harp, baking bundt cakes, and hiking Vancouver’s local mountains.

Lisa has been an Optometric Assistant for 28 years and still loves coming to work each day. She is passionate about creating a fun, welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. From pre-testing to helping patients hand-select frames, she especially enjoys finding eyewear that reflects each person’s personality, style, and confidence.
Known for her positive energy, sense of humour, and charismatic nature, Lisa believes a little laughter can make any appointment better.
Outside of work, she enjoys practicing Reiki, creating her own plant-based makeup and oils, and spending time in nature surrounded by trees and birds. She loves fashion, self-expression, and helping others feel their best — believing positivity is truly contagious.

Trish brings 23 years of experience as an Optometric Assistant and is an integral part of the clinic team. Known for her exceptional organization and attention to detail, she helps keep the office running smoothly while providing dependable support to both patients and staff.
She is especially skilled in contact lens fittings, helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and at ease throughout the process. Her warm, friendly personality makes everyone feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of work, Trish enjoys evenings at the theatre or relaxing in her backyard with a glass of wine, a good book, and her beloved kitties nearby. Recently becoming a grandmother has been one of life’s greatest joys, and her granddaughter is truly the light of her life.