Dr. Karen Ho

Dr. Karen Ho received her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the
University of Toronto. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry at the University of
Waterloo in 1997. Dr. Ho has worked in joint practices with ophthalmologists in
private clinics, at laser correction centres and in full scope optometric clinics that
provided comprehensive care including urgent eye care. Dr. Ho is certified in the
use of Therapeutic Pharmaceutical agents (TPA) in Canada as well as the
Treatment and Management of Ocular Diseases (TMOD) in the United States.
She is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the College of
Optometrists of Ontario and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. She
actively participates in annual continuing education and is proactive about
incorporating new and effective treatments in her practice to provide the best
possible care for her patients.

Dr. Ho opened her own optometric practice in Newmarket in 2004 where she
practiced in an office alongside her husband’s dental practice. In 2010, Dr. Ho
joined with the York Medical group and opened a second office to provide better
healthcare access to the community especially with regards to diabetic care. In
2021 Dr. Ho combined both practices into one independent practice which is
now the current York Optometric Centre.

Dr. Ho values the importance of providing her patients with the best and most
comfortable possible vision through comprehensive eye exams. Dr. Ho has a
strong interest in vision therapy and is often learning about different ways to
help patients with difficulty achieving comfortable vision or using their eyes
together. This includes people with reading difficulties and brain trauma i.e.
concussions. She takes great pride in educating her patients about their vision
and eye health in order to help them make the best decisions for their visual
requirements. Dr. Ho welcomes patients of all ages and is able to offer exams in
Cantonese in addition to English. When not at the office, Dr. Ho enjoys
travelling, yoga, biking, skiing and spending time with her family.