Dr. Carolyn Anderson is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a thriving practice focusing on cataract surgery, glaucoma, cosmetic procedures and the monitoring of ocular diseases. Her practice is situated in Langley, British Columbia. In 2006, Dr. Anderson opened a state of the art private surgical facility (The Langley Surgical Centre) and in 2007 Images by LSC was introduced where she performs oculoplastic cosmetic and laser procedures. Dr. Anderson graduated from medical school at the University of British Columbia in 1994 and completed her residency in 1999 with training at The University of British Columbia, Stanford University and The University of Western Australia. In addition to being a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons with a specialist designation in Ophthalmology, Dr. Anderson completed a Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics, is an expert in aging and psychoneuroimmunology, and has worked extensively in the area of Cancer research. She is on the Board of Executives of the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation, is president of the B.C. Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons as well as a surgical representative on the B.C. Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons. She is involved in medical politics as an advocate of patient care and of healthcare reform. Dr. Anderson speaks frequently to groups on the topics of ophthalmology, medical politics, philanthropy, motivation, and business practices. She is currently working on her first book entitled “The Unretirement” that focuses on motivating and inspiring the experienced population to realize the amazing gifts they have to offer society.

Through her work, Carolyn has developed an expertise in business, motivation, and leadership strategies. This year she introduced CK Impower Strategies, a new business concept, which branches into three divisions: Impowerage, which focuses on working with the experienced population to help them realize the importance of their acquired wisdom, and how their life experiences can benefit society; Impowermed, which concentrates on the development of leadership, communication, and motivation of healthcare workers and Impowerwomen, which works to inspire, empower, and motivate women to realize their potential and then reach beyond it.

Blog Entries by Carolyn Anderson

Keeping Our Wits About Us Into the Golden Years

Posted July 7, 2009 | 01:37 PM (EST)


When asked to write an article about Alzheimer's disease it really made me think that this is a frightening topic for a lot of people as they age. I am hoping to dispel some of the fear, look at the facts, bust some of the myths and offer viable and...

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Age Busting: The Attitude is the Difference Maker

1 Comments | Posted May 21, 2009 | 01:18 PM (EST)


I recently read that years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. I guess this means we must never stop doing that which we love no matter how many candles are on our birthday cake.

Age is only but a number. How old you feel can...

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Is Exercise the Fountain of Youth?

Posted April 28, 2009 | 06:45 PM (EST)


So many of my patients come into the office and joke with me about how the so-called golden years aren't so golden. It got me thinking about how we can remove the tarnish and shine up that precious metal that is life in the later years.

Sure, growing old...

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Do You Want To Live To Be 100?

Posted July 25, 2008 | 02:54 PM (EST)


Many of my more experienced patients make the statement that the golden years aren't so golden, and it got me thinking. Sure, growing old is a drag. Wouldn't it be lovely if we could gain the wisdom of age without the aching joints, the weak eyesight, the forgetfulness, the sagging...

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The 60-plus Population: Living History

Posted February 4, 2008 | 04:54 PM (EST)


Been There? Done That? Then go there and do some more. It is never too late to be what you could have been.

- George Eliot



It has occurred to me lately that North American society does not honor age and experience to the degree...

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