About Us
Your Boutique Optical Store in Kitsilano
Where Impeccable Eye Care Meets Unparalleled Style
Reinvent your vision and style at Della Optique, Kitsilano's premier destination for comprehensive eye care and designer eyewear.
Operating for over 25 years, Della Optique is a local vision care provider in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Our optometrists are passionate about helping patients achieve better eyesight with the highest level of care and guidance. Whether you’re in need of an eye exam or looking for prescription eyeglasses, Della Optique’s store experience is welcoming and inviting. Our team members are happy to help you choose the right glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses to suit your lifestyle and needs. We carry premium, world-renowned brands, with frame styling and custom fitting services available. Book an appointment today for an eyewear makeover or an eye exam, and start seeing things in a new light.
Your boutique optical store for the past twenty-five years
Meet our team
Dr. Della Chow
Optometrist
Dr. Della Chow is a well respected optometrist in Vancouver. In 2015, she was welcomed into the category of “Distinguished Doctor” by the prestigious Expert Network and is the owner-operator.
Dr. Oliver Chong
Optometrist
Dr. Chong is a highly regarded optometrist who has dedicated over two decades to providing eye exams in a friendly and caring manner to families and patients of all ages.
He studied at the University of Waterloo in Ontario where he obtained his Bachelor of General Science (BSc) and Doctor of Optometry (OD) degrees. He is passionate about always offering the very best care to all of his patients. He has also developed his knowledge and skills through previous work in both pediatric and senior specialty practices.
Dr. Chong is originally from Montreal and speaks both English and French, as well as a little Jamaican Patois. He likes to spend time with his wife and two sons, and also enjoys traveling, playing guitar and singing.
Dr. Della Chow and Dr. Oliver Chong are proud members of the BC Doctors of Optometry.
Profiles of Excellence
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Learn From Our Eye Specialists
Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary?
In short: Yes, partly. Family history is one of the strongest known risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, and having a parent or sibling with AMD raises your own risk. But it is not a guarantee: smoking, diet, blood pressure
Blurry Vision and Diabetes: What It Means and When to Worry
In short: Blurry vision with diabetes is usually a temporary blood sugar swing that resolves within days to weeks. Less often, it signals diabetic retinopathy or macular edema — real retinal damage. Sudden floaters, a shadow over your vision, or
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment: What to Expect at Each Stage
In short: Diabetic retinopathy treatment depends entirely on its stage. Early NPDR is managed through blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control plus regular monitoring. Severe NPDR adds specialist referral and closer follow-up. Proliferative disease (PDR) and diabetic macular edema
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Where your eye health is our utmost priority, and style is our signature.