DR. SANDEEP SURI, O.D.

Hi everyone! My name is Dr. Sandeep Suri. I am a Calgarian, born and raised, and I graduated from the University of Calgary with a major in Biological Sciences while obtaining a minor in Sociology. During my early years of education, I was grateful to have great volunteer opportunities at Forest Grove Care Centre providing library services and socializing with elderly residents along with a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico in which I helped build a home for an impoverished family.

Thereafter, I went to Boston, Massachusetts to complete a doctorate in Optometry with honours at the New England College of Optometry. During graduate school, I gained extensive experience in the field of ocular disease when I rotated through Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, a prestigious world-renowned eye center located in Miami, Florida. Furthermore, I was placed at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Hospital in Southern California for training in the sub-specialty of low vision along with primary eye care.

My family moved from India in 1980 and I am the oldest of 3 siblings. I am fluent in the languages of Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu and can perform a basic eye exam in Spanish!

I live and encourage a healthy lifestyle with attention to diet and exercise from all walks of life. Outside of professional life, I enjoy travelling to new places, I am a sports fanatic and an avid golfer.

I look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Karen Dieu, O.D.

Dr. Karen Dieu was born and raised in Calgary. She completed her undergraduate studies with distinction at the University of Calgary, majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Psychology. She completed her Doctor of Optometry Degree at Pacific University College of Optometry. Her clinical externships included primary care clinics in Panorama City, California and Grants Pass, Oregon. This was followed by an ophthalmologic externship in Boise, Idaho with an emphasis on cataracts and cornea. Lastly an externship was completed at a Veterans’ Affair Hospital in Spokane, Washington with a focus on macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Stephanie Du, O.D.

Dr. Du is a Calgary native who underwent 3 years of undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary before completing a bachelors degree in Vision Sciences from Pacific University in Oregon. She then went on to pursue her doctorate degree at the College of Optometry from Pacific where she graduated with honours, and has been practicing in Calgary since 2009 upon her return.

She is experienced in primary eye care and disease management, and provides high quality eye health examinations to patients of all ages.

She has moderate spoken fluency in Cantonese, with limited proficiency (specific to eye examinations and associated terminology) in French, Vietnamese and Spanish.

In her spare time, she enjoys running and skiing, spending time with her husband and three young sons, and being a hockey mom.

Dr. Navjeet Randhawa, O.D.

Dr. Navjeet Randhawa was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He completed his Bachelor degree at Mount Royal University with a major in Health Sciences. He further went on to pursue his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College Of Optometry in Chicago. Extensive clinical training was completed at the college before embarking on his journey with clinical rotations all over the United States and Canada.

Working at the Veteran Affairs hospital in South Carolina let him expertly manage and treat ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. He also gained a passion to specialize in dry eye care and myopia control after training with various private practices in Chicago and Vancouver.

Dr. Randhawa has always been passionate about eyes as he grew up taking his grandfather to the eye doctor to serve as a translator. His fluency in Punjabi/Hindi aims to build long lasting relationships with his patients.

In his free time, you can catch Dr. Randhawa playing soccer, hiking in the mountains or relaxing at the beach.

Gurmit Bhogal
(Manager/Licensed Optician)

Gurmit Bhogal is a licensed optician and contact lens fitter with over 30 years of experience in managing fabrication and retail operations. As a customer-focused professional, he excels in business analysis, sales, marketing, and profit management. With a proven track record of forecasting sales trends and enhancing revenue streams, Gurmit has successfully turned around troubled operations and led new ventures to profitability. His hands-on management style, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills contribute to improved productivity, quality, client support, personnel management, and team morale.
Gurmit’s expertise lies in contact lens fittings, diverse equipment uses, inventory management, sales and marketing, retail business management, operations management, staff leadership and training, budget development and management, vendor relations, procurement, facilities management, and client services delivery. He has a deep understanding of the eyewear industry, particularly as a Contact Lens Specialist skilled in providing solutions for soft and hard contact lenses. Known for troubleshooting glasses and contact lens problems, Gurmit has successfully run his own business in Ontario for two decades.
Gurmit loves to enjoy travelling, exploring the mountains and forests and historical places.

Manveer
(Clinic Lead)

Manveer graduated in Business Management from the Queen’s College of
Business, Technology and Public Safety in 2019 in Mississauga, Ontario. Excited about enriching her knowledge and skills in Business Management, she started pursuing her career at Mcdonald’s Restaurants of Canada, where she worked as a People Department Head and Hiring manager, obtaining extensive experience in leadership and other managerial roles. In December 2023, Manveer reconsidered her career path and decided to join the Optical Industry and became a member of the Optics Plus Eye Care Team.

Outside of professional life, Manveer is a family oriented and outgoing person. She likes to meet and spend time with other people. In addition, She also enjoys listening to music, reading books and cleaning her house to encourage a happy and healthy lifestyle.

She is a very friendly, motivated and committed professional who brings an abundance of customer service experience. She is passionate and determined about serving people with their vision needs and looking forward to contributing towards the continued growth of the Optics Plus Eye Care Team.

Jasmine Kaur
(Licensed Optician)

Jasmine Kaur, born and raised in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines, has embarked on an inspiring journey in the field of opticianry. After completing her high school education at Centro Escolar Integrated School, Jasmine moved to Canada to pursue her passion for eye care. She enrolled in the optician program at the prestigious Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where her dedication and hard work paid off. In April 2024, Jasmine achieved a significant milestone by becoming a licensed optician.

Upon her graduation in November 2023, Jasmine began her professional career as a student optician at Optics Plus. There, she continues to hone her skills and gain invaluable experience, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to providing excellent eye care. Her multicultural background, being fluent in English, Tagalog, and Punjabi, adds a unique dimension to her professional and personal life. Jasmine’s enthusiasm for exploring new things and traveling reflects her dynamic and adventurous spirit.

Her journey from the Philippines to Canada is a testament to her resilience, passion, and determination to excel in her chosen field. Jasmine Kaur’s story is one of ambition and dedication, showcasing her unwavering pursuit of excellence in opticianry.