Boardwalk Optometry

Co-founder of Boardwalk Optometry, Dr. Lindsay Kamachi has dedicated over 37 years to caring for eyes and the people behind them. His passion for vision began during his neurobiology studies at UBC, sparking a lifelong commitment to holistic eye care—combining vision health, stress relief, nutrition, disease prevention, and managing low vision patients to support his patients’ overall wellness. In his spare time, Dr. Kamachi embraces adventure travel to unique destinations like Mongolia and Nepal. He is an avid volleyball and tennis player, enjoys fly fishing, loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and cultivates a thriving garden filled with vegetables and leafy greens — many of which are rich in carotenoids that support healthy vision. 

Co-Founder, Boardwalk Optometry Dr. Daphne Wong-Kamachi has been providing personalized, patient-focused eye care to the Surrey and White Rock communities for over 30 years. She played a key role in bringing advanced diagnostic technologies to the clinic early on—making Boardwalk Optometry one of the first in Canada to adopt innovations like OCT and Optos widefield retinal imaging when they were first introduced. This commitment to early adoption has helped enhance the early detection and management of eye diseases. She has a particular passion for ocular surface health and was among the first optometrists in the region to introduce advanced dry eye treatments using radiofrequency (RF) and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. In her spare time, Dr. Wong-Kamachi enjoys tennis and cherishes spending quality time with her friends and family—whether it’s exploring the outdoors together, sharing meals, or simply enjoying the little moments that make life special. 

Dr. Kyle Kamachi is a dedicated optometrist committed to providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Physiology at McGill University before earning his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. His clinical training included rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Hospital, and Swagel Wootton Eye Institute in Arizona, where he gained extensive experience in ocular disease management and primary care. Dr. Kamachi has a particular interest medical optometry. He is known for his thorough, patient-centered approach and clear communication style. Outside the clinic, he enjoys powerlifting, experimenting in the kitchen, and cheering on the Vancouver Canucks.

Dr. Lauren Kamachi brings a unique perspective to her optometric care through her background in high-performance athletics. After earning her B.Sc. in Biology from Stony Brook University—where she competed as a Division I softball player and earned First-Team All-Conference honours—she completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Kamachi has a passion for pediatric care, sports vision performance, and vision therapy. Drawing from her own athletic experiences, she founded the clinic’s Vision Therapy and Sports Vision Performance Clinics to help patients of all ages perform at their visual best. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, travelling, coaching softball and playing sports.

Dr. Zachary Kamachi is proud to continue the family tradition of eye care in Surrey. After completing his Honours B.Sc. in Life Sciences at Queen’s University, he earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. His clinical rotations included Family Vision and Eyecare in Idaho, Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Kentucky, and the Illinois Eye Institute, where he gained valuable experience in primary eye care and ocular disease. Dr. Kamachi enjoys helping patients maintain lifelong vision health and has a particular interest in myopia control and medical optometry. Outside of work, he loves to fly fish and delight friends and family with his culinary skills.

Dr. Nicholas Wong brings a strong clinical and academic background to Boardwalk Optometry. Originally from Brooklyn, he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry from CUNY Brooklyn College before obtaining his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He went on to complete a residency in ocular disease at Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates, where he managed advanced clinical cases, mentored student doctors, and served as a sub-investigator for clinical trials. Dr. Wong is passionate about ocular disease management, dry eye therapy, and culturally responsive care. He has worked with a corneal specialist serving Chinese and Hispanic communities and can conduct examinations in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Outside the clinic, he enjoys basketball, volleyball, video games, and exploring his new Canadian homeland. 

Michael March founded Boardwalk Hearing at Boardwalk Optometry’s South Surrey location in 2007, sharing the clinic’s commitment to exceptional patient care. He played a key role in developing the Hearing Instrument Practitioner program at Douglas College, which launched in fall 2017, and continues to serve as a faculty member, mentoring the next generation of hearing care professionals. Michael is also a Licensed Optician and Contact Lens Fitter, bringing a broad range of expertise to his practice.