Dr. Davinder Sidhu's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Davinder was born and raised in the Southern Okanagan in Oliver, BC. Dr. Sidhu obtained his Doctor of Optometry with the distinction of clinical and high academic honors from Salus University in 2015. During his time in Pennsylvania, Davinder served as the class liaison for the Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Association. His interest in health care began early on in his undergraduate career at UBC Okanagan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. During his external rotations, Davinder acquired experience at various clinics throughout the United States. In addition to primary eyecare, Davinder had extensive exposure to ocular disease, surgical co-management and contact lenses. He also had the pleasure of spending three months in the Neuro-ophthalmology department at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA which focuses on lab testing, neuro-imaging and managing a variety of neuro-ophthalmic cases. Overall, Davinder brings a well-rounded optometric background to our team as he is well versed in the following: contact lenses; pre- an post-operative care of ocular conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retina and laser eye surgery; ocular emergencies; glaucoma; keratoconus; dry eyes; diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration and a host of other ocular conditions. Davinder’s passion for optometry continues to grow, as he likes to keep up to date with new research and technology. In his spare time, Davinder likes to go hiking, play sports, cheer on the Vancouver Canucks, and spend time with family and friends

Languages

• Spanish
• Punjabi language
• English

Education

• Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry) * (Grad. 2015)
• University of British Columbia (Grad. 2010)

Other Specialties

• Optometrist

Areas of Expertise

• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
• Glaucoma
• Optic neuritis
• Wet macular degeneration
• Keratoconus
• Eyestrain
• Eye exam
• Dry macular degeneration
• LASIK eye surgery
• Cataracts
• Ocular rosacea
• Eye floaters
• Dry eyes
• Uveitis
• Lazy eye (amblyopia)
• Diabetic retinopathy

Awards & Recognitions

• Clinical Honors Class of 2015
• Beta Sigma Kappa International Honors Society Member
• High Academic Honors Class of 2015

Publications & Research