Southgate Centre
Capital Vision Care – Southgate
#600, 5015-111 Street NW
Edmonton AB T6H 4M6
Phone: 825.500.5146
Phone 2: 780.437.2520
Fax: 587.853.4541
Hours Affected by COVID-19
Mon: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
Holiday Hours
December 24; 1:00pm – 9:00pm
December 25-26: Closed
December 31: 9:00am-1:00pm
Meet Your Optometrists
Get to know the team of experts who will be guiding
you through your eye journey.
Dr. Astra Wong
Dr. Wong grew up in Montreal and moved to Edmonton when she was twelve. Recalling the difference she experienced after her first eye exam and first pair of glasses, Dr. Wong became devoted to providing people with the same experience. Dr. Wong obtained her Doctorate of Optometry in 1993 from University of Waterloo. Dr. Wong believes in the importance of building a relationship with her patients, and finds it important to treat her patients with the same level of care she would provide to a family member. She consistently makes effort to remain up to date on advancements and technology in optometry. Dr. Wong marvels over the fact that some of her patients she started seeing as young children are now attending optometry school. “It makes me realize how quickly the years have gone by; I only hope that I was a good role model for them.”
Dr. Astra Wong
Optometrist
Dr. Bryan Ens
Dr. Bryan Ens joined the Capital Vision Care team after recently graduating on the Dean’s Honours List from the University of Waterloo. His passion for life guides many of his decisions including why he decided to become an optometrist, he sees it as a way to meet people and help them pursue their passions with the best vision possible.
Dr. Ens has participated in several mission trips throughout Nicaragua, Peru and Malawi and found the experience to be very rewarding. He is already looking forward to continuing mission work as he builds his practice.
Dr. Bryan Ens
Optometrist
Dr. Celina Shih
Dr. Shih grew up in the small town of Fort McMurray. After graduating from the University of Alberta in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Microbiology, Dr. Shih completed her Doctor of Optometry in 2007 at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Shih joined the practice following an internship with the Vision Care organization. Dr. Shih is a member of Canadian Vision Care, for whom she travelled to Costa Rica twice, providing hundreds of eye exams and glasses to those in need. Dr. Shih believes in finding solutions for her patients and loves the analytical side of optometry. Dr. Shih’s passion also co-owns with her two sisters a clothing boutique called Shades of Grey, located in downtown Edmonton.
Dr. Celina Shih
Optometrist
Dr. Laurie Newman
Dr. Newman was born and raised in Ottawa. After experiencing her first eye exam, when she was 17, she decided to enter the profession to help them experience the same transformation. Dr. Newman graduated in 1990 with her Doctor of Optometry from University of Waterloo. Dr. Newman takes great pride in being part of the Capital Vision Care organization and founded the Morinville location. Dr. Newman enjoys seeing all her patients on a yearly basis, and takes pride in remembering her patients by name, many becoming well acquainted over the years. Dr. Newman is an active member in the Alberta and Canadian Association of Optometrists, along with the Edmonton Society of Optometrists. She is currently assisting the Alberta College of Optometrists on the Competency Committee, in addition to donating her services to the Boyle McCauley Health Center.
Dr. Laurie Newman
Optometrist
Dr. Peter Laansoo
Dr. Laansoo moved to St. Albert from Toronto, Ontario. He was raised in Toronto’s Estonian Community. In the process of figuring out for himself what was preventing him from wearing contacts as a teenager, Dr. Laansoo became interested in optometry. Dr. Laansoo received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 1997, receiving two scholarships, and meeting his future spouse, Dr. Kim Bugera. Dr. Laansoo joined Dr. Dalton Eagle at Southgate Vision Care after graduating, becoming business partners shortly after, keeping the practice growing, and being at the forefront of patient care, striving to treat each patient as unique. Drs. Laansoo and Bugera also frequently volunteer for third world eye care missions and support local organizations such as the Boyle McCauley health center in Edmonton.
Dr. Peter Laansoo
Optometrist
Dr. Salina Hirjee
Dr. Hirjee grew up in Edmonton where she was very involved in community activities such as Scouts and ball hockey. She developed her passion for healthcare in high school when she dissected a cow’s eye! Dr. Hirjee completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta and went on to graduate with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2007. She likes to stay on top of the latest technologies in optometry to ensure her patients are receiving the best eyecare possible.
Dr. Hirjee devotes much of her time to her family, especially her daughter, enjoys giving back to her community, and practices hot yoga outside of the clinic.
Dr. Salina Hirjee
Optometrist
Dr. Sophy Kurian
Dr. Kurian was born in Edmonton and was raised in Fort McMurray. At the age of 8, she received her first pair of glasses. Neither Dr. Kurian’s parents nor she knew that she had a vision problem. Her glasses helped improve her vision, which especially helped her at school, so she decided that she wanted to help others see as well as possible. As a student of the University of Alberta, she had the opportunity to volunteer as a healthcare researcher for two months in Tanzania, East Africa, where she was able to see first-hand the impact eye care providers had on the people there. This inspired her to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree, making the Dean’s List at the University of Waterloo in 2003.
When she is not helping patients, Dr. Kurian spends her time with her husband and 3 young boys, and volunteers for children’s programs in her community.
Dr. Sophy Kurian
Optometrist
Dr. Suzanne Quilley
Dr. Quilley was raised in the small town of Taber in southern Alberta. After a summer working alongside a cataract surgeon and retinal specialist, she developed an interest in retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Quilley graduated with honours from University of Waterloo in 1996 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. She then went on to complete an internship at the St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute in Florida.
During her free time, Dr. Quilley enjoys hiking, orienteering and trail running, especially with her labradoodle Gracie. Her two teens and husband make every day interesting!
Dr. Suzanne Quilley
Optometrist
Dr. Tapasya Ranjan
Dr. Ranjan was born and raised in Edmonton. She developed an interest in optometry after working for an optometrist during her undergraduate days. It was the instant gratification the patients felt when their vision was corrected led that her to obtain her optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry after graduating from University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences.
Dr. Ranjan enjoys meeting new people and helping them see the world better. In addition, she has volunteered on a student optometry mission in Nicaragua prior to practising for 8 years in Ontario.
Dr. Tapasya Ranjan
Optometrist
Dr. Waiko Lau
Dr. Lau moved to Edmonton from Hong Kong at age 15, and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Dr. Lau received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. In 2009, she went on to obtain her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo. She achieved the Dean’s List for both degrees. Dr. Lau is a member of both the Alberta and Canadian Association of Optometrists, along with the Edmonton Society of Optometrists.
Optometry has allowed Dr. Lau to educate and serve her community by providing excellent health care through the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular and systemic conditions. She loves developing genuine, long-term relationships with her patients while improving and maintaining their vision and ocular health.
Dr. Lau enjoys volunteering in oversea optometry missions. She has traveled to Mexico with The Gift of Sight to provide eye care and glasses for many patients in need. She also supports local organizations, and has volunteered with Homeless Connect, Santa’s Anonymous, as well as Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoe Box. Outside of work, you will find her trying out new recipes in her kitchen, travelling, and practicing yoga to stay healthy.
Dr. Waiko Lau
Optometrist
Dr. Naomi Kwong
Dr. Kwong was born and raised in Saskatchewan. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo in 2020 after completing her nursing degree at the University of Alberta. While in optometry school, she was awarded the National Vision Inc. scholarship and the Transitions Students of Vision award.
Dr. Kwong believes in giving back to her community and has volunteered with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Canadian Red Cross. She also practices as a registered nurse with Alberta Health Services and is an accomplished pianist having obtained her Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Dr. Kwong enjoys building lifelong relationships with her patients and can offer eye exams in both English and Cantonese. Outside of the practice, you can find her hiking, doing upcycling projects, and cheering for the Saskatchewan Roughriders!
Dr. Naomi Kwong
Optometrist
Great experience. The ladies at the front desk were really great. The care and attention put in by our optometrist was top notch. Thanks guys“
Chris R.
Patient (Google Review)
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