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Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a vision development disorder where one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity or clarity, even with the help of prescription glasses or contact lenses. This condition often develops during infancy and early childhood. It...
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Meet Melissa, our expert frame stylist at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Melissa’s outgoing personality and genuine ability to connect with people make her someone patients instantly feel comfortable around. Known for being personable, easy to talk to, and pretty much everyone’s friend, she brings warmth and positivity to every interaction. Melissa loves helping patients find frames that suit both their style and personality, making the experience fun, relaxed, and personal. Her caring nature and welcoming energy are a big part of what makes the Chilliwack clinic feel so inviting.
Meet Allee, our Social Media Coordinator at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Creative, fun, and always up to date with the latest trends, Allee brings energy and personality to everything she does. From showcasing new styles and products to capturing the everyday moments that make our team special, she helps bring the heart of our clinics to life online. You’ll often spot Allee on our social media platforms interacting with staff, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, and helping patients and followers feel connected to our community. Her creativity, positive attitude, and passion for storytelling make her such a valued part of the team, and we love having her with us.
Meet Bonnie, our expert frame stylist at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Bonnie brings a sense of professionalism, class, and confidence to every patient experience. With her polished approach and exceptional eye for style, she helps patients find eyewear that feels both comfortable and sophisticated. Bonnie is known for creating a welcoming and refined atmosphere where patients feel cared for and confident in their choices. Her attention to detail, genuine kindness, and dedication to outstanding service make her a valued part of the White Rock team and community.
Meet Freya, our cheerful Hearing Assistant at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Known for her sweet and patient nature, Freya helps every patient feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk through the door. Her warm personality and attentive support make each visit a positive experience, whether she’s assisting with appointments, answering questions, or helping patients feel confident on their hearing journey.
Meet Amanda Loewen, our dedicated Hearing Outreach Coordinator at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Amanda is passionate about breaking down barriers to hearing healthcare access and connecting individuals with the support and hearing aid solutions they need to improve their quality of life. Caring, engaging, and deeply community-focused, she works closely with underserved populations to ensure everyone has access to compassionate hearing care and education. With her adaptable approach and genuine commitment to community wellness, Amanda is driven to make a meaningful difference—helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Meet Charles, our Hearing Instrument Practitioner (Conditional) and a valued addition to the Crystal Vision & Better Hearing team. Charles is passionate about helping patients reconnect with the sounds that matter most through personalized hearing care and hearing aid support. With a patient-focused and approachable style, he is dedicated to creating comfortable, positive experiences while helping individuals improve their hearing and overall quality of life. Charles is committed to ongoing learning and compassionate care, making him a wonderful support for the Abbotsford community and the patients he serves.
Jenna brings creativity, kindness, and nearly four years of experience to her role as expert frame stylist at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. She loves helping people discover eyewear that not only suits their vision needs, but also feels like a true reflection of their personality. Known for her easygoing nature and genuine conversations, Jenna creates a relaxed and welcoming experience for every patient who walks through the door. Her thoughtful approach and passion for helping others feel confident have made her a familiar and appreciated face in the Chilliwack community.
Meet Kimberly, our expert frame stylist at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Kimberly’s outgoing personality, friendly conversations, and constant smile make her someone patients instantly feel comfortable around. She loves helping people find frames that make them feel confident, stylish, and completely themselves. Whether she’s sharing a laugh, offering honest style advice, or helping someone try something new, Kimberly brings fun and positive energy to every appointment. Her warm, upbeat approach makes visiting the Abbotsford clinic feel a little more personal and a lot more enjoyable.
Meet Jamie, our expert frame stylist at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing. Jamie has a real talent for helping patients find frames that not only fit well, but truly reflect their personality and style. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works, she often helps people discover looks they never expected to love. Known for her thoughtful, caring approach, Jamie takes the time to make every patient feel comfortable, confident, and understood. She’s also a devoted cat lover, which perfectly matches her gentle and compassionate personality. Her dedication, warmth, and ability to connect with people are what make her such a valued part of the team.
Amber Frazao is our White Rock Manager at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing, where she has been proudly serving patients for the past eight years. Known for her warm and welcoming approach, Amber is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and ensuring every patient has a positive and personalized experience. She takes great pride in delivering the highest level of service and product quality, helping patients feel confident and well cared for every step of the way. Amber’s dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to creating a comfortable and supportive environment have made her a trusted and familiar face within the White Rock community.
Kirsten Walsh thrives on connecting with people and making a difference in their lives. Her genuine curiosity about others’ stories, perspectives, and experiences, combined with her passion for helping, is what led her to the healthcare field. Kirsten values every opportunity to lend a hand, answer hearing-related questions, and provide personalized assistance. She finds joy in ensuring that every person she interacts with feels supported, heard, and cared for.
Kris has been with Crystal Vision & Better Hearing for over 10 years. His extensive knowledge and expertise makes him an important part of our team! Kris strongly believes in taking time with each individual patient to explain the results of their hearing assessments. Kris takes pride in helping individuals with their specific needs with the goal of helping them attain the quality of life everyone deserves.
You will find Claire at the front hearing desk with a warm greeting when you arrive, answering your questions and calls and helping you check out at the end of your appointment. Claire loves interacting with our customers and takes pride in helping individuals with their specific needs to ensure every customer has a positive, seamless experience.
Melody has been a valued member of Crystal Vision & Better Hearing since January 2023. From day one, she has brought warmth, positivity, and incredible energy to every patient interaction. Known as the friendly face at the front desk, Melody is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and excited when choosing their next pair of eyewear.
Through her dedication, leadership, and commitment to creating outstanding patient experiences, Melody has grown into her role as Manager of our Abbotsford location. Her energy, professionalism, and genuine care for both patients and staff make her an important part of the Crystal Vision & Better Hearing team.
Ronnie is known not only for her incredible eye for fashion and design, but also for her kind, patient approach with everyone who walks through the door. She takes the time to truly understand your style, personality, and comfort needs—so she can help you find glasses that don’t just look great, but feel like you.
Ronnie genuinely loves sharing her knowledge and guiding people through the process of choosing the perfect frame. Her goal is always to make sure you leave feeling confident and cared for.
Outside of work, Ronnie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and can often be found behind the lens pursuing her passion for photography.
Shelby has been a wonderful addition to Crystal Vision & Better Hearing! Shelby is passionate about vision and customer care. Comfort is her top priority. Shelby is able to provide feedback not only on the frame design that best suits your face shape and personal style but inform you also of suitable lens options that are available to you.
Les has made Crystal Vision & Better Hearing his home for the past 25 years making him our first and oldest employee. His career in optics spans over 40 years. Les is highly educated, skilled and knowledgeable. Les runs one of the last full service one hour optical labs in North America.
Amber brings a radiant energy to everything she does. With her warm, bubbly personality and contagious smile, she makes everyone feel instantly welcome and at ease. Her positive spirit shines through as she helps clients find frames that not only suit their face but reflect their personality and lifestyle.
Amber loves turning the process of choosing glasses into a fun and uplifting experience. She’s passionate about helping people see clearly and feel great about how they look.
When she’s not at work, Amber continues to spread joy wherever she goes—whether she’s catching up with friends, enjoying the outdoors, or simply sharing a laugh.
Luke has many years of experience working in the optical industry and has been immersed in the family business from a young age. As the son of the company’s owner, Luke jokes that he has been changing nose pads for as long as he can remember.
Known for his unsurpassed customer service, Luke sets the bar when it comes to creating a welcoming and positive patient experience. As a Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing, he is passionate about helping patients improve their hearing and overall quality of life. Luke and his team understand the value of outstanding service and are dedicated to making every visit a memorable and enjoyable experience.
We are an honoured to have Katherine as our Chilliwack Optical Manager. Katherine joined Crystal Vision & Better Hearing June 2006. A friendly smile and genuine laugh are her trade marks. Katherine is an excellent problem solver with a critical eye for detail. Over the years Katherine has helped many clients see the world more clearly. Not only will she find glasses that look fabulous on you, she will also cut your lenses.
Celeste began her journey with Crystal Vision & Better Hearing in February 2017 as a dedicated frame stylist, where her warm personality and genuine ability to connect with patients quickly made her a valued part of the team. She has always had a passion for helping people feel cared for, taking the time to listen, educate, and create positive experiences for every patient she works with.
Over the years, Celeste discovered a deeper passion for hearing care through her daily interactions with patients and families. Wanting to make an even greater impact, she pursued her education and became a Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner. Today, Celeste combines her years of patient care experience with her knowledge of hearing health to help people reconnect with the sounds and conversations that matter most. Her compassionate approach, attentiveness, and commitment to personalized care continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients she serves.
Brodie will greet you with his great smile when you walk in the door and if you need an opinion on a frame, he’s your guy! Brodie takes tremendous pride in a job well done and has gained enormous respect from his colleagues. Brodie treats his customers as family and does whatever is necessary to see that they leave completely satisfied.
As the oldest son of the company’s owner, Ryan brings a wealth of optical knowledge and experience to our Maple Ridge location at Crystal Vision & Better Hearing His attention to detail and extensive expertise in both frame and lens design help ensure your glasses not only look great, but perform perfectly as well.
In addition to managing the Maple Ridge store, Ryan is also the company trainer and one of our advanced lab technicians for our in-house edging service. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the team while continuing to provide every customer with a customized and personalized eye care experience.
Jackie has been a wonderful addition to Crystal Vision & Better Hearing! Jackie is a highly organized and detail-focused full-cycle bookkeeper; even the most complex situations are no match for Jackie. She puts emphasis on communicating and bridging the gap between what has been done and what others say can’t be accomplished, which makes her stand out above the rest.
Steve is licensed as an optician, contact lens, and hearing specialist in BC. This allows him to help clients in all faucets of our business. Steve enjoys helping people find great looking eyewear and hearing products to help people hear and see better. He finds it very rewarding to see how our services can help improve our clients lives. The one thing that makes Steve happy is a happy client. He is always trying to go the extra mile for both our clients and our staff. Steve believes in personal growth and works as a leader for the Crystal Vision and Better Hearing staff to grow as people to be the best that they can be.
Julie began her career with Crystal Vision & Better Hearing in 2007. From the very beginning, she stood out for her dedication to clients, strong work ethic, and willingness to always go the extra mile.
Her drive to grow within the company led her into accounting and administrative leadership roles before transitioning into marketing during the company’s major transition in 2015. Through hard work, creativity, and commitment, Julie helped elevate our marketing initiatives while maintaining the high standards our company is known for.
Today, as Operations Manager, Julie oversees the day-to-day operations of our four locations, supporting our team, managing operational systems, coordinating marketing initiatives, and helping ensure an exceptional experience for both our staff and clients.
Julie’s leadership, dedication, and passion make her an essential part of Crystal Vision & Better Hearing — truly the heart of our organization.
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