About

Dr. Jean Diana Averil Carruthers is a world-renowned Ophthalmologist practicing at 730-943 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E1. She is celebrated for her pioneering work in oculoplastic surgery and cosmetic injectables, having co-discovered the use of Botox for aesthetic purposes. Patients visiting her clinic receive advanced medical and surgical eye care, and are encouraged to leave a review to help others benefit from her trusted expertise in Vancouver.

Special interest

Her medical interests include oculoplastic surgery, facial cosmetic injectables, neuromodulators such as Botox, dermal fillers, energy-based devices, and reconstructive procedures around the eyes. She has contributed extensively to research in ophthalmology and cosmetic medicine, publishing numerous scientific papers and advancing minimally invasive techniques that have transformed global standards of care.

Education and training

Dr. Carruthers earned her MD from the University of British Columbia in 1971 and completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK, in 1977. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Fellow of the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She currently serves as Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of British Columbia.