Ophthalmologist Serving Langley — Prompt Eye Care via Trans-Canada
Dr. Aish Sundaram, MD FRCSC MEd, welcomes patients from Langley City, Langley Township, and surrounding communities. Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and blepharoplasty — MSP-covered — at her Chilliwack clinic, approximately 40–50 km east on Trans-Canada Highway 1.
9181 Main St, Unit 109, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4M9
Clinic Information
Langley is one of BC's fastest-growing communities — a region of working families, agricultural heritage, and equestrian culture, sitting right on the western edge of the Fraser Valley. It is also uniquely positioned between Metro Vancouver and the rest of the Fraser Valley corridor, making it natural territory for accessing specialist services in both directions. For ophthalmology care, Dr. Sundaram's Chilliwack clinic is just 40–50 km east on Trans-Canada Highway 1 — one of the shortest drives in this guide.
Expert Ophthalmology Close to Langley
Dr. Aish Sundaram, a fellowship-trained FRCSC ophthalmologist and UBC Clinical Instructor, sees patients from Langley and surrounding communities at her Chilliwack clinic at 9181 Main St, Unit 109. Langley City and Langley Township are approximately 40–50 km from Chilliwack — roughly 30–40 minutes via Trans-Canada Highway 1 off-peak. Aldergrove, Langley's easternmost community, is even closer at approximately 30 km.
Many Langley residents already commute east on Highway 1 for work and services. Accessing specialist eye care at Dr. Sundaram's Chilliwack clinic follows a familiar route — without the need to drive west into Metro Vancouver traffic. MSP covers cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and most other ophthalmology services regardless of where in BC you receive your care.
Langley's Growing Population
Langley Township is among the fastest-growing municipalities in British Columbia. Its population includes large families, agricultural workers, long-term rural residents, and newer suburban communities in areas like Willoughby and Willowbrook. Across the community, there is substantial and growing demand for accessible specialist eye care.
Langley also has a significant equestrian community — riders and farm workers can be at elevated risk for certain eye injuries and conditions. Dr. Sundaram's comprehensive ophthalmology practice is equipped to manage the full range of eye conditions affecting Langley's diverse population.
Conditions Treated for Langley Patients
Dr. Sundaram provides comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmology for Langley patients, including:
- Cataract surgery — standard monofocal IOL (MSP-covered); premium toric and EDOF/multifocal upgrades available
- Glaucoma management — including OCT, visual field testing, SLT laser, and surgical options
- Blepharoplasty — upper and lower eyelid surgery; functional cases covered by MSP
- Diabetic eye examinations — retinal screening and monitoring
- Comprehensive eye evaluations — thorough ophthalmological assessments
- Eye disease co-management — shared care for complex conditions
How to Get a Referral from Langley
Ask your Langley family physician or optometrist to send a referral to Dr. Sundaram. You can also visit our Fraser Valley ophthalmology hub for more information about our practice. Referrals can be submitted:
- By fax: (604) 426-2721. Include patient demographics, MSP number, reason for referral, urgency, current medications, and available vision measurements.
- Via Ocean Health eReferral: Search "Precision Eye Surgery" or "Dr. Aish Sundaram" on the Ocean eReferral platform.
After receiving your referral, our office will contact you to book an appointment. A consultation letter is sent to your referring provider within two weeks of your visit.
Ophthalmology Services for Langley Patients
Dr. Sundaram provides the full range of medical and surgical ophthalmology — most services covered by BC's Medical Services Plan.
Cataract Surgery
Precise IOL surgery, MSP-covered standard option. Premium toric and EDOF lenses available with no-pressure recommendations.
✓ MSP CoveredGlaucoma Management
Fellowship-trained glaucoma care including OCT, visual fields, SLT laser, and surgical options.
✓ MSP CoveredBlepharoplasty
Upper and lower eyelid surgery. Functional cases affecting vision are MSP-covered.
✓ MSP (Functional)Diabetic Eye Exams
Retinal screening and monitoring for patients with diabetes. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy.
✓ MSP CoveredComprehensive Eye Exams
Full ophthalmological assessment including anterior segment, fundus, and IOP measurement.
✓ MSP CoveredEye Disease Co-Management
Shared care with your Langley family physician and optometrist for complex and chronic eye conditions.
✓ MSP CoveredServing Langley's Communities
Langley City and Langley Township together form one of the Fraser Valley's most diverse communities. From the historic Fort Langley waterfront to the sprawling new developments of Willoughby and the agricultural heart of Murrayville and Brookswood, Dr. Sundaram's Chilliwack clinic is within easy reach via Trans-Canada Highway 1.
For Langley residents who already commute east on Highway 1, accessing ophthalmology care at Dr. Sundaram's Chilliwack clinic is a natural extension of familiar travel patterns — with the benefit of prompt appointments and the same full MSP coverage as care received anywhere else in BC.
Ophthalmology for Langley Patients — Questions Answered
Common questions from Langley patients and referring providers about Dr. Sundaram's practice.
How far is Dr. Sundaram's clinic from Langley?
Langley City and the broader Township are approximately 40–50 km from the clinic at 9181 Main St, Chilliwack — roughly 30–40 minutes via Trans-Canada Highway 1 off-peak. Aldergrove, Langley's eastern community, is approximately 30 km and about 25–35 minutes.
Does Dr. Sundaram accept Langley patients?
Yes. Dr. Sundaram actively accepts new referrals from Langley family physicians and optometrists. BC residents can be referred to any specialist in the province — your location in Langley does not limit your ability to see Dr. Sundaram in Chilliwack under MSP.
Is cataract surgery covered by MSP for Langley patients?
Yes. Standard cataract surgery with a monofocal IOL is covered by BC MSP when medically indicated. Langley patients pay nothing additional to receive surgery in Chilliwack versus anywhere else in BC.
Do I need a referral to see an ophthalmologist from Langley?
In BC, a referral from your family physician or optometrist is required to see a specialist under MSP. Your Langley family doctor or optometrist can fax a referral to (604) 426-2721 or submit it via the Ocean Health eReferral platform.
What eye conditions does Dr. Sundaram treat?
Dr. Sundaram provides comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery, glaucoma management (including SLT laser therapy), blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery), diabetic retinal examinations, comprehensive eye evaluations, and co-management of complex eye conditions in collaboration with your local providers.
Is glaucoma management covered by MSP for Langley patients?
Yes. Medical management of glaucoma including OCT imaging, visual field testing, and SLT laser are covered by BC MSP when referred by a physician or optometrist. Dr. Sundaram has subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma from Dalhousie University.
Langley Patients: Expert Eye Care Just Down the Highway
Ask your family doctor or optometrist to refer you to Dr. Sundaram. Just 30–40 minutes east on Trans-Canada — MSP-covered, free parking, prompt appointments.