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Optometrists are your eye doctors. Optometrists specialize in examining, diagnosing, treating, managing and preventing diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and related structure, making Ontario’s optometrists your primary eye and vision health doctors.

Don't take the risk of placing your eye health in untrained hands!

WARNING - Your Child's Eye Health May be at Risk!
Buying eyeglasses from the internet put Julia at further risk of developing amblyopia again but they caused her eyestrain, headaches and could even lead to double vision. Read More

Know the Risks of Buying Eyeglasses Online
Poorly manufactured or poorly fitted glasses can cause eye strain, headaches, pulling, and blurred vision. A September 2011 study by a research professor at Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon found that 44.8% of eyewear ordered online FAILED at least one parameter of optical or impact testing. Read More

Buying Contact Lenses Online Can be Dangerous
Purchasing contact lenses online is not without its risks.  It is important to remember that every contact lens product is unique and designed for a particular purpose. Read More

Brooke's Story
The optometrist gave her a very thorough eye exam coming to the conclusion that she was legally blind in her right eye and has been using her left eye to compensate. Read More


Like physicians and dentists, optometrists are regulated health professionals who have completed a specialized 4-year University post graduate degree program, which includes extensive lectures and clinical training experience in human health and vision systems, optics and patient care.