About Us
Dr. Tam was born and raised in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. His parents continue to operate their own optical as two licensed optician with decades worth of knowledge and experience. From these beginnings, Dr. Tam has been involved in the optical and eye care industry for the majority of his life.
He completed his B.Sc in Biomedical sciences from the University of Waterloo and he continued his pursuit in health care when he was accepted into Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It was there he earned an additional Bachelors of Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry.
While in Florida, Dr. Tam completed his externship training at high volume medical practices, Aran Eye & Associates and Braverman Eye Center. With his extensive ocular disease management and education in eye care, Dr. Tam strives to provide the best care and solutions for his patients. He is passionate about preserving vision and health while looking forward to the evolution of eye care.
Dr. Lawrence Tam is married to his wife Dr. Carolyn Van who brought him to her home state of Louisiana. You may have also seen Dr. Carolyn Van at her practice Complete Vision Care within Costco. They enjoy the comforts Lafayette has to bring and both decided to settle and raise their family.
Dr. Tam is licensed in both the USA and Canada having passed both the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) and Optometry Examining Board of Canada (OEBC).