Dr. Kit Tung Ip, OD, FAAO

Dr. Kit Tung Ip received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honours from University of Waterloo. She then pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, where she graduated as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Ip has been an important contributor to the development of specialty contact lens and dry eye clinics in the greater Boston area of Massachusetts, and now brings her experience from the prestigious Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, a multidisciplinary eye care center, to Gordon Wood Eye Associates.

Dr. Ip is experienced in primary care optometry seeing both children and adults, and in specialty and custom contact lens fitting for high prescriptions, non satisfactory post-surgical visual outcomes or irregular corneas, prosthetics, and conventional daily contact lens wear. Her passion in specialty contact lenses and vision rehabilitation motivates her to push the boundaries of traditional methods in order to establish the best solution for those suffering from reduced vision due to barriers created by the patient’s ocular profile.

Being licensed in both Canada and the US, she is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Toronto and to serve the community she grew up in. She is proud to provide eye care services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. When she is not seeing patients in clinics, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, listening to music and travelling.

Ruth Almond - Registered Optician

Ruth graduated with honours from the Georgian College opticianry program in 1998, and has been part of the Gordon Wood Optical team since she was a 2nd year student, whether as a full-time or part-time member.

She loves to meet new people and help them see as clearly as possible, along with assisting them to find their new eyeglass styles. Ruth also worked with an ophthalmologist, and has a great deal of experience with counselling cataract and dry eye patients.

Like our founder, Gordon Wood, Ruth is very involved with horses and spends a great deal of her free time with her horse, Oscar, with whom she competes in dressage. She is also a music fan, and enjoys going to see live bands at different venues. She loves Fluevog Shoes; everyone cannot help but notice the beautiful collection she owns!

Kam Tung Ip - Registered Optician

Kam's infectious enthusiasm makes every interaction with her enjoyable. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from the University of Waterloo and is a proud graduate of the Opticianry program at Georgian College, earning a place on the Dean's List. Kam is a licensed Registered Optician with both the College of Opticians of Ontario and the American Board of Opticianry.

Her warm and open-minded personality shines through in her passion for working with people. Kam derives immense joy from assisting patients in choosing their new glasses, and many have reported receiving compliments like never before. She is dedicated to providing the best possible vision and frames that align with each individual's personality.

In her free time, Kam enjoys savoring culinary delights, exploring new destinations, and embarking on adventures with her young child.

Eveling Criollo Porras - Registered Optician

Eveling’s sweet and welcoming smile sends a pleasant aura to everyone around. She graduated from Georgian College with a Diploma in Opticianry with distinction and is an active member of the College of Opticians of Ontario. Born in Columbia, she is energetic, free-willed and passionate. She is proud to provide services in Spanish and English. When she is not working, Eveling likes to spend time with her cats, try different foods, and enjoy her Netflix shows. 

Courtney Gunn - Registered Optician

Courtney graduated from Georgian College opticianry program with honors.  She is very understanding and pleasant with people.  When not at work, she would be spending time with her beloved cats and going up north to explore.  

An Nguyen - Office Administrator / Optometric Assistant

Fluently speaks English and Vietnamese. Outside of work, you'll likely find him at the gym, immersing in video games, enjoying late-night drives, or cat-sitting. Although initially pursued a business degree, he discovered his true calling in the administration department of a healthcare provider. Assisting those with vision needs while gaining insight into the intricacies of the healthcare industry has been a rewarding journey. He is eager to share his experiences and help everyone with their needs!