Dr. Petar Prpic, OD, FSLS
Dr. Petar Prpic was born and raised in Richmond, BC. His undergraduate studies were at the University of British Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then proceeded to earn his Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. During his Optometric studies he was granted membership to the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society for every year of attendance, awarded the Dr. Hyman R Kamens Achievement Award and became a recipient of the New England College of Optometry Presidential Medal. His clinical externship experience includes working at a Veterans Administration Hospital and Neighbourhood Health Centre in Massachusetts, an Indian Health Services Centre in Alaska, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City and family practices in Connecticut.
Career Experience
Following graduation Dr. Petar Prpic worked at a full scope optometric office in downtown Vancouver where his roles beyond patient care included practice management. He is now happy to work with Dr. Ivan Prpic and apply these skills toward Prpic Eyecare Centre.
Education Committee
Dr. Petar Prpic feels strongly about community participation and is a member of the Continuing Education Committee of the BC Association of Optometrists and the New England College of Optometry Alumni Association.
Leisure Activities
In his spare time Dr. Prpic enjoys spending time with his wife and staying active by playing soccer, snowboarding and working out. He is fluent in English and Croatian.
Our optometrists are currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment for your next visit at our EYE CLINIC.
Dr. Ivan Prpic, OD, FAAO
Dr. Ivan Prpic was raised in Richmond, B.C., where he completed his undergraduate studies and received his Bachelor of Science from The University of British Columbia. Dr. Ivan Prpic then moved to Boston and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry.
Clinical Experience
During his clinical training, Dr. Ivan Prpic practiced ocular disease management at the Providence Veterans Affairs Hospital, specialty contact lens dispensing and management at Boston Medical Center, management of patients with low vision and care for individuals and children with intellectual and physical disabilities at the Perkins School for the Blind, and surgical co-management at Eye Consultants of Colorado.
Residency and Academia
Upon completion of his Doctor of Optometry degree, Dr. Ivan Prpic completed a residency through the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry in ocular disease and primary care at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. During his residency training, he worked directly with various specialists including: retinal surgeons, corneal surgeons, glaucoma specialists, oculoplastic surgeons, and neuro-ophthalmologists. During his time at the SUNY College of Optometry, he held the position of assistant clinical instructor where he trained and instructed optometry students. Over the years, Dr. Prpic has given lectures on various topics including: advanced ocular disease, systemic disease and the eyes, and the physics of optics and visual perception.
Dedication as an optometrist to the profession and community
Dr. Prpic is a director on the BC Doctors of Optometry board of directors, chair of the membership committee, and an active member of the Government Relations and Advocacy committee. Dr. Prpic strongly believes that all individuals should have access to eyecare; for that reason, he regularly makes trips up to rural communities in northern British Columbia to care for otherwise underserved communities. Dr. Prpic is also an active member of multiple mentorship programs where he provides advice and guidance to current optometry students beginning their professional lives. Dr. Prpic is fluent in English and Croatian, and is able to provide eye exams in Spanish.
Our optometrists are currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment for your next visit at our EYE CLINIC.
Dr. Cindy Ho, OD, PhD
Dr. Cindy Ho obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree with Dean's Honours from the University of Waterloo in 2000. She subsequently obtained a PhD degree in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia in 2008. Dr. Ho was recognized as Optometrist of the Year by the BC Doctors of Optometry in 2022 for her dedication and contributions to the profession. She is involved with the Optometry Examining Board of Canada which administers the national entry-to-practice board examinations in Canada.
Research
Her research, conducted in collaboration with investigators at UBC and the University of Waterloo, is focused on studying visual perception deficits in children and adults with amblyopia (lazy eye). She has also been involved in research at the VGH Eye Care Centre working alongside ophthalmologists specializing in cataract surgery and corneal disease. Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Optometry & Vision Science, Journal of Vision, Vision Research, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
Clinical Experience
Her clinical interests include specialized scleral lens fitting for keratoconus, post-corneal surgery, ocular surface disease; visual development & pediatrics; optical and pharmaceutical myopia control treatments; vision training & prism correction for eye coordination, alignment, double vision issues. She provides co-managed care to patients currently undergoing concussion treatment with other healthcare professionals to optimize their rehabilitation process. Dr. Ho enjoys staying current with research on nutrition as it pertains to eye health and loves sharing knowledge on prevention of eye disease with patients of all ages.
Recreational Activities
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ho can be found snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing, practicing pilates and gardening. Most of all, she enjoys spending time in nature with her husband, son, and puppy. She has traveled around the world, both for fun and to provide eye care to those in need
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