Eye Care for Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge Patients
Residents of Mission, Langley City, the Township of Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Aldergrove can access expert ophthalmology care through Dr. Aish Sundaram's Abbotsford clinic — typically just 30–50 minutes away, and far closer than Vancouver specialist offices.
Serving Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge patients
Travel Times to Our Abbotsford Clinic
Patients from Mission, Langley, Maple Ridge, and surrounding communities access Dr. Sundaram's care through the Abbotsford clinic — a much shorter drive than travelling into Vancouver or Burnaby. For most patients in these communities, the clinic is 30–50 minutes away via Highway 1 or Highway 11.
Convenient Access from the Western Fraser Valley
Mission sits just across the Fraser River from Abbotsford, connected by the Abbotsford-Mission Highway. For Mission residents, access to the clinic is straightforward and requires no highway or bridge commute of consequence. Langley patients — whether in Langley City or the sprawling Township — will find Highway 1 provides a direct route eastbound to the clinic in under 40 minutes in normal traffic.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows patients, while slightly further west, benefit from Dr. Sundaram's practice as a meaningful alternative to waiting for specialist appointments in the congested Vancouver metro. The drive along Dewdney Trunk Road or Lougheed Highway to Highway 1 is approximately 45–55 minutes, and avoids downtown Vancouver entirely.
Aldergrove, straddling the Langley-Abbotsford boundary, is particularly well-served — it is practically at the doorstep of the Abbotsford clinic with a journey of under 20 minutes for many residents.
Why Come to Abbotsford for Eye Care?
Vancouver-based ophthalmology specialists often have long wait times, limited parking, and require navigation of the complex Metro Vancouver road network. For many patients in Mission, Langley, and Maple Ridge, accessing a specialist in Abbotsford is genuinely more convenient — and wait times are often shorter than for downtown Vancouver clinics. Dr. Sundaram has deliberately chosen Abbotsford as her base to serve this entire corridor of the eastern Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
The quality of care is identical to what you would receive at any major urban academic ophthalmology centre. Dr. Sundaram is a UBC Clinical Instructor, fellowship-trained in glaucoma, and holds an FRCSC designation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
For Referring Physicians in Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge
Family doctors and optometrists in Mission, Langley, Township of Langley, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows can send referrals to Dr. Sundaram by fax to (604) 426-2720 or through the Ocean Health eReferral platform. All urgency levels are accepted — routine, semi-urgent, and urgent. Please clearly indicate urgency and include the required referral information (demographics, MSP number, reason for referral, relevant history, medications, and vision measurements).
A detailed consultation letter is sent to all referring providers within two weeks of the patient visit, ensuring seamless care coordination across communities.
Services for Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge Patients
Complete ophthalmology care available at the Abbotsford clinic — accessible from Mission, Langley, Township of Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Aldergrove.
Cataract Surgery
Standard MSP-covered surgery with monofocal IOL. Premium lens options available. Safe, modern procedure with rapid recovery.
✓ MSP CoveredGlaucoma Management
Full spectrum of glaucoma care — OCT imaging, visual fields, SLT laser, medications, and surgical intervention when needed.
✓ MSP CoveredBlepharoplasty
Upper and lower eyelid surgery for functional or cosmetic indications. Functional cases are MSP-covered. Asian eyelid surgery available.
✓ MSP (Functional)Diabetic Eye Exams
Retinal assessment and long-term monitoring for patients with diabetes from Mission, Langley, and Maple Ridge.
✓ MSP CoveredComprehensive Eye Exams
Complete ophthalmological workup for complex or unclear diagnoses referred from Mission, Langley, and surrounding communities.
✓ MSP CoveredEye Disease Co-Management
Collaborative shared care with referring physicians and optometrists in Mission, Langley, and Maple Ridge.
✓ MSP CoveredCommunities Served: Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge
Dr. Sundaram's practice extends westward from Abbotsford to serve the significant residential populations of the Fraser Valley's western corridor. Mission, Langley, Maple Ridge, and their surrounding communities represent some of the fastest-growing areas in BC — and all deserve close-to-home access to specialist eye care.
Whether you live near Langley City's vibrant town centre, in the rural reaches of the Township of Langley, the hillside neighbourhoods of Mission, or the river communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, you can receive FRCSC-certified ophthalmology care without driving to Vancouver.
Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge — Your Questions Answered
Do you serve patients from Mission, BC?
Yes. Patients from Mission access care at Dr. Sundaram's Abbotsford clinic, approximately 30–40 minutes away via the Abbotsford-Mission Highway or Highway 11 South. A referral from your Mission family physician or optometrist is required to book under MSP.
How far is the clinic from Langley?
The Abbotsford clinic is approximately 30–35 minutes from Langley City and most of the Township of Langley via Highway 1 East. This makes it a very accessible alternative to Vancouver specialist offices, with no major bridge crossings or downtown navigation required.
Can Maple Ridge patients see Dr. Sundaram?
Yes. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows patients are welcome. The drive from Maple Ridge to Abbotsford is approximately 45–55 minutes, depending on the route and time of day. Many patients find this preferable to navigating to Vancouver or waiting for a suburban specialist with limited availability.
Do I need a referral from a Mission or Langley physician?
Yes. In British Columbia, a referral from a licensed family physician or optometrist is required for specialist ophthalmology care under MSP. Your Mission, Langley, or Maple Ridge family doctor or optometrist can send a referral by fax to (604) 426-2720 or through Ocean Health eReferral.
What services are available for Mission and Langley patients?
Mission and Langley patients have access to the full range of services at the Abbotsford clinic: cataract surgery (MSP-covered), glaucoma management including SLT laser, upper and lower blepharoplasty, diabetic retinal exams, comprehensive eye evaluations, and co-management of complex or chronic eye conditions. Dr. Sundaram will always clearly explain which services are MSP-covered and which are optional private upgrades.
Expert Ophthalmology — Accessible from Mission, Langley & Maple Ridge
Ask your family doctor or optometrist to send a referral to Dr. Sundaram. The Abbotsford clinic is within easy reach for residents across the western Fraser Valley.