Lions Gate Optical Exterior, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia

Lions Gate Optometry & Optical: Optometrist in North Vancouver

Eye Exam Near You in North Vancouver
Using the latest eye care technology, we are proud to offer North Shore residents a detailed, comprehensive eye exam performed with meticulous care and attention to ensure that your vision and eye health are at their full potential.

Conveniently Located between Lynn Valley & Lonsdale
Lions Gate Optometry & Optical is centrally located in North Vancouver between Lynn Valley and Lonsdale. Please check out our hours and directions, then book your eye exam or pop in anytime to view our designer eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses and more.

If you are on the other side of the harbour, please check out our other location in Burnaby, BC. Details below.

Meet Our Eye Doctor

Dr. M. Gilani

Dr. Gilani, the optometrist at Lionsgate Optical, makes it a policy to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on the latest technology and techniques to make your visit as comfortable and effective as possible. As optometric technology changes, it is even more important to select an eye doctor who has all the right optometry qualifications and understands the latest developments. As a Doctor of Optometry, part of my commitment to my patients is ongoing professional education. As technology and the world around us changes, I have to keep up-to-date, because I have to provide the best possible care that...

What Makes Lions Gate Optometry & Optical Unique

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Designer Frames

We carry the latest European and American designer eyewear collections in a variety of styles, colors and materials.

Fashion Sunglasses

Whether or not you require vision correction, sunglasses add comfort and enhanced performance to your activities, while helping you look great.

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Family Eye Exams

Eye exams go far beyond 20/20 vision. We take the time to get to know you, your eye care history and your vision needs.

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Our Patients Say it Best

Dr. Gilani is super kind and friendly. He has a good sense of humour and makes you feel very welcome. He genuinely cares about his clients and is very good at what he does.

1 month ago

- Bianca V.

Dr. Gilani is the best optometrist that I have ever had. He is generous with his time and devoted to his patients.

1 month ago

- Julien D.

I have just had my eyes tested at Dr Mahmood Gilani’s clinic I was so pleased with my visit being greeted by the staff with a smile on their faces and very polite. I find Dr Gilani to be very professional in his work he explains everything that he is doing and takes lots of time with you. I would highly recommend LionsGate Optomotrist Clinic to everybody that is apprehensive about having their eyes tested you will be very pleased with your decision after seeing Dr Gilani.

1 month ago

- yvonne s.

Dr. Gilani and his staff are simply amazing. Extremely professional, and thorough. Although they have two locations, Burnaby and North Vancouver, I see him at the North Vancouver office. Parking is never an issue and very centrally located, close to LGH and one block east of Lonsdale Ave. I highly recommend Lions Gate Optometry.

1 month ago

- Rick V.

I love this optometrist! His staff is always friendly and professional. He is knowledgeable and explains things really well and has a quirky sense of humour. I have been taking my kids to them since they were little and he is so good with them. He is never pushy about making you buy frames from him. My family has been seeing him for over 20 years.

1 month ago

- Shemin V.

I saw Dr. Mahmood Gilani in October 2020 for the first time, for an eye exam, and also to receive advice for an upcoming cataract surgery that I kept postponing for over a year because of fear. I have been losing my vision a lot in the past few years, and with a cataract in one eye and a vitreous detachment in that same eye, I have found it very difficult to decide which set of letters I see better on the charts during the visual acuity test. I have had 4 eye exams in the past 2 years with 4 different eye Doctors, and it’s the first time that I feel comfortable with my charts choices, and that’s because Dr. Gilani was explaining why it was so difficult for me with my conditions and his explanations helped me understand how to choose the best charts, which made my eye exam so much easier for me. I was really afraid of having a cataract surgery, I had asked questions to the Optometrist that I had been seeing for years in Whistler and she wasn’t able to remove my fear of the surgery, her answers were mostly to just go for it, but I had a lot of concerns that she wasn’t able to appease. I also had a discussion with another Optometrist and I still wasn’t convinced. But when I had a conversation with Dr. Gilani everything changed and I am now scheduled for my cataract surgery in November, and all my fears have been removed. Dr. Gilani is a very patient person and he explains everything so well, I can tell that he really cares for our wellbeing. And the entire staff at the clinic are very nice, professional, and competent. I live an hour away from Dr. Gilani’s clinic and it’s worth the drive. I highly recommend him and his clinic Lions Gate Optometry and Optical in North Vancouver.

4 months ago

- Suzanne L.

The best prescriptions I've ever had and the service from the whole team is amazing. I'll never go anywhere else ❤👍👏

5 months ago

- Angela L.

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Ask Our Doctor a Question...

Aren’t sunglasses really only needed in the summer?

No. Although we think of summer when we think about sunglasses, the damage from UV radiation occurs year-round. Long-term exposure to UV has been shown to increase the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Is there a difference between a cheap pair of regular sunglasses versus designer sunglasses?

I believe once you put on a pair of polarized sunglasses you will understand and appreciate the difference. the clarity , and the difference in color is amazing. It is also one of the best way to protect you eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. A "regular" pair of sunglasses is better than nothing ( along with wearing a hat) in protecting your eyes from the sun, but there is no comparison to polarized sunglasses

How do I know which sunwear lenses absorb UV rays the most?

Generally, most sunwear lenses will absorb UV lenses to some degree. Lenses that are marked CR-39R plastic, absorb about 88 percent of UV light. If sunglasses contain polycarbonate lenses, UV absorption will be 100 percent.

Our Locations

Lions Gate Optometry & Optical

162 13th St E
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L5

Phone: 604-986-9566
Fax: 604-986-9574

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Lougheed Town Centre Optometry & Optical

9855 Austin Rd, Ste 147
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4

Phone: 604-420-2115
Fax: 604-420-2177

Monday:9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 PM - 6:00 PM