London Eye Centre
London Eye Centre is a laser vision correction clinic based in New Westminster, British Columbia. Established over four decades ago, it was one of Canada's first private facilities dedicated exclusively to refractive surgery.[1] The clinic specializes in procedures such as Blade-Free LASIK and “No Touch” PRK, a surface treatment technique that eliminates the need for corneal flaps.[2]
London Eye Centre is part of the Vision Group network, a North American organization that operates more than 70 clinics across Canada and the United States with over 150 ophthalmic surgeons.[3] Other brands within the network include LASIK MD, TLC Laser Eye Centres, and King LASIK.[3]
History
London Eye Centre was founded in 1985 by ophthalmologist Dr. Donald R. Johnson, who is considered one of the early pioneers of refractive surgery in Canada.[4][5] He was among the first surgeons in North America to dedicate his practice exclusively to refractive procedures, and in 1984 performed British Columbia's first radial keratotomy treatment for nearsightedness.
By 1990, Johnson had introduced excimer laser technology to the region and went on to develop and patent the “No Touch PRK” method, which eliminated the need for blades or corneal flaps.[6] Over the course of his career, he performed nearly 50,000 refractive procedures and was an active lecturer and trainer internationally, working with colleagues and manufacturers such as VISX, Nidek, and Sunrise.[7]
Dr. Johnson died in a car accident in Surrey, British Columbia, in July 2002.[5] His widow later received one of the largest wrongful death awards in Canadian history when a court awarded her $6.4 million in damages, citing his contributions to ophthalmology and the circumstances of the accident.[5]
Since its founding, London Eye Centre has performed more than 100,000 procedures, contributing to its reputation as a leader in refractive surgery in Western Canada.[1][3]
Clinical Services & Technology
London Eye Centre provides a range of refractive surgery options, including:[2]
- All-Laser (Blade-Free) LASIK – performed with femtosecond laser technology.
- No Touch PRK – a surface ablation technique developed at the clinic that avoids corneal flaps and blades.
- PRK and other alternatives for patients who are not candidates for LASIK.
The clinic emphasizes ongoing research, safety protocols, and outcomes monitoring, and has been cited within Vision Group's portfolio as an influential centre in advancing refractive surgery techniques.[3]
Location & Operations
London Eye Centre operates its primary facility at 918 12th Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, serving patients from the Vancouver metropolitan area and beyond.[8][9][3]
As part of the Vision Group network, the clinic benefits from shared resources in education, research, and surgical innovation, while maintaining its role as a regional provider of laser vision correction.[3]
Awards & Recognition
Since 2008, London Eye Centre has been recognized multiple times in the Georgia Straight readers’ choice awards as one of Vancouver's top laser eye clinics.[6][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About London Eye Centre". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Procedures". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Our Practices". Vision Group. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ↑ "The Founder – Dr. Donald Johnson". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "$6.4M awarded to eye doctor's widow". CBC News. 2007-05-10. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "History of London Eye Centre". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ London Eye Centre. "Our Founder". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "London Eye Centre – New Westminster". TLC Vision. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Contact – London Eye Centre New Westminster". London Eye Centre. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Vancouver's Best Laser Eye Centre". The Georgia Straight. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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