Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

The Optical Boutique

Our Team

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a specific member of our team, you are welcome to visit our appointments page.

Sue Randhawa

Sue Randhawa

Owner & Licensed Optician

Sue Randhawa relies on her sharp eye for style when searching out the best independent artisan frames. Sourcing from Paris, Milan, München and more, Randhawa favours lines such as Anne et Valentin and Theo, that are distinct, handcrafted and whenever possible, logo-free. Every season she makes her selections with a diverse clientele in mind.

The attention to detail that guides curation carries through to the boutique experience. Finding the right pair of glasses is both an art and science. Providing thoughtful comprehensive service, our Opticians consider all the angles, including prescription, facial features, lifestyle, personality and visual needs.

Eyewear is much more than a visual aid for Sue: it's a vehicle for self-expression. Born in India and raised in Vancouver, she joined The Optical Boutique as a Licensed Optician in 1997 and took over the business 10 years later.

Deeply involved in the local fashion scene, she collaborates on look books, editorials and video shoots. In support of emerging designers, she's a front row fixture at Vancouver Fashion Week and a regular guest speaker at fashion schools. Naturally, she brings all this into her work to help clients find the right eyewear to complement their personal style.

For Sue, fashion has no barriers; it's for all ages, genders, races and religions. She approaches her style consultations with curiosity and without judgment. Randhawa doesn't limit herself in style or life – she's a runner, road biker and aspiring author – and so she's inspired to help others see and celebrate their own uniqueness.

Dr. Gurleen Dhanoa

Dr. Gurleen Dhanoa

Optometrist

Bio available soon.

Emily Privett

Emily Privett

Licensed Optician

Emily is a graduate from the Stenberg College Optician Diploma Program. She has years of optical experience both at home in the UK and in Canada and loves helping people look, feel and see their best in their glasses. As a fan of fitness, she enjoys finding new places to hike and bike, and would love to complete a triathlon one day.

Maia Cote

Maia Cote

Eyewear Specialist

Maia has often been called a renaissance woman. She is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and lifelong student of the universe. Having worked in the optical industry for four years, her tastes lean towards the vivacious and bombastic side, but she always keeps real-world function in mind. As a light-sensitive individual, she loves to advocate for ergonomic lens tints and transition options.

Lucas Alexander

Lucas Alexander

Eyewear Specialist

Lucas is a lover of all things fashion and beauty, with post secondary education in biology, anatomy, and math. An eye for detail and styling are Lucas' strong suits in the office. Outside of work, they are a yoga enthusiast and trained instructor.

Blake Godfrey

Blake Godfrey

Eyewear Specialist

Blake has both a passion and a degree in visual arts, with an eye for detail, colour and composition. He loves to explore clients' individual styles and guide them to the frames that speak to them. Outside of work, Blake spends most of his time making art or thrifting.

Elijah DeSilva

Elijah DeSilva

Social Media Manager

Bio available soon.

Your next favourite frames are waiting for you!