Dr. Valerie Gunn

Originally from New Zealand, Dr. Gunn obtained a Diploma in Optometry from the University of Auckland, N.Z. (1977) and obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston, Texas (1981). She has been practicing optometry for over twenty years in British Columbia, first as a clinician in an ophthalmology office, and later at her own optometry practice in downtown Vancouver.

When Dr. Gunn first moved to Vancouver Island, she worked part-time, while remaining a full-time mom to her son. She joined VisionArts on a permanent basis in May 2000. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of optometry, but she is especially interested in pediatric and geriatric vision, vision therapy, and the fitting of bifocal contact lenses. Dr Gunn is also particularly interested in health issues and in making sure that her patients have correct information about their health care needs.

Dr. Gunn takes an active interest in community events and several service organizations. When not working in an optometric office, she is probably meeting with the Women’s Business Network or with the Canadian Federation of University Women, cruising the Gulf Islands on a sailboat, or simply enjoying doing arts and crafts with husband Guy and son Remi.