Dr. Cindy Shan, a passionate advocate for eyecare, brings a wealth of expertise to Pacific Eye Doctors. Growing up in Burnaby, she pursued her education at the University of British Columbia and the University of Waterloo, specializing in corneal conditions and contact lenses with a residency at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.
A distinguished Valedictorian of her Optometry class, Dr. Shan's eyecare journey includes extensive specialty contact lens fitting training during her residency. She is a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She has contributed to various organizations, including the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the American Optometric Association, and the British Columbia Association of Optometrists. Dr. Shan's commitment to education extends to lecturing at the Contact Lens Society of America and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians Vision Summit.
Dr. Shan finds fulfillment in directly interacting with patients, addressing their concerns, and counseling them on their eye and visual conditions. Her favourite specialties include fitting custom contact lenses for conditions like keratoconus, corneal scars, dry eye, aphakia/aniridia, and myopia control. This includes scleral, orthokeratology, hybrid, RGP, and cosmetic soft lenses.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Dr. Shan is delighted to return to the lower mainland, rejoining the community and caring for patients. Fluent in Mandarin, she shares her life with two adorable cats. Dr. Shan enjoys indulging her passion for travel, hiking, and barre in her free time.