Dr Jassal started Outreach Optometry with the mission of providing accessible eye care to underserved populations. It began when he met a patient from Gabriola Island, BC that explained the hurdles of receiving consistent health care in an underserviced city. This got Dr. Jassal thinking- something needed to change
The Journey Began
Since opening his first Satellite Clinic in Gabriola Island, BC in 2018, Dr. Jassal has grown Outreach Optometry with a singular goal: To serve the underserved and make eye care accessible.
Outreach Optometry strives to keep true to our core values, and that every member of our team adheres to these values:
Accessibility
Sensitivity
Honesty
Reliability
Respect
We aim to be a company that provides compassionate and accessible eye care and to ensure that all our patients are treated respectfully.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure we are able to provide accessible eye care.
At Outreach Optometry, we go out of our way to reach you.
Dr. Gary Jassal was born and raised in Surrey, BC, and grew up in a blue collar family with immigrant parents. Having learned the value of hard work at a young age, he worked full time while obtaining his Master of Optometry.
In 2014, Gary received his professional designation from Aston University and practiced primary care optometry in various small port cities throughout England.
Eventually moving back to BC, Dr. Jassal now works on Vancouver Island with the lovely residents of Nanaimo.
Dr. Jassal has been predominantly helping underserviced communities. He has personally witnessed the physical barriers that countless patients have to overcome to visit the clinic. This sparked Dr. Jassal to start Outreach Optometry, a full-scope mobile optometry clinic. His vision is to ensure that patients who live in underserved communities are receiving accessible eye care.
To provide the best care to his indigenous patients, Gary received his San’ yas Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training Certificate because he knew it was important to know more about the Indigenous population he serves
His mobile clinic currently services Gabriola Island and numerous First Nations communities throughout Southern British Columbia
Dr. Vick Panesar, Optometrist
Born and raised in Surrey, BC, Dr. Panesar received his professional Optometry designation from Aston University in 2013. After graduating, he provided care for patients in London’s surrounding cities, after which he has made the transition back to Canada, his forever home.
Dr. Panesar’s passion for mobile eye care is driven by his belief everyone should have access to good eye care. He is now working with Outreach Optometry to break down these barriers.
Ashley McBryan, Office Manager
Starting off as an optical assistant with Outreach Optometry, Ashley showed her dedication towards Outreach Optometry’s goal of providing accessible eye care, and has earned her position as Office Manager
Excellent service and care. Dr. Panesar has been working with my dad who is in his nineties and very hard of hearing, and he has really gone the extra mile with his care and in answering all my questions. Both my dad and I are very happy with his services.
Sanya
Thanks to the very helpful and kind staff from Outreach my elderly mother now is able to continue with her most precious pastime of reading books. She is unable to get out and about and bringing their service to her was way beyond just helpful.
Keith
It was so nice to find a mobile optometrist, our family has been looking for a Doctor to come visit our housebound grandmother. Dr.Jassal does a great job with his patients. He is very good with communication and explaining things thoroughly. I would highly suggest this service to anyone that needs a mobile optometrist. Thanks Dr.Jassal!