Dr. Leong graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1994 and continues to practice as an optometrist in Calgary. Her favourite part of her career is seeing her patients (and their kids) grow with her over the years Their eye exams are tailored to help educate patients to optimize their vision and eye health over their lifetime. For over 20 years, she has been a practice owner and operator in different locations (Calgary downtown, Olds, Marlborough area, then founder of a practice in Country Hills area). She sold the practice in 2021 for family reasons, and joined other eyecare groups on a part-time basis.
Dr. Leong continues to offer proactive eyecare, with special interests in diabetes prevention and myopia control. Over the past 20 years, she has enjoyed serving with the Optometry Examiners Board of Canada, honing her skills as an exam item writer or examiner for the Licensing Board exams. She recently joined a group practice in North Calgary, and is also part of the Nations Vision team, who offer mobile eyecare services to those who have difficulty accessing eye care (e.g. seniors homes, refugee locations). The eyes are the lamp of the body, and Dr. Leong believes in minimizing barriers to eyecare to anyone in need. She is excited to continue a new chapter in her chosen profession of optometry.
Along with eyecare, Dr. Leong participates in volunteer activities in Air Cadets and Church, and enjoys outings with the family.