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Any Available Optometrist

<div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">What kind of optometrist am I?</span></div><div>I believe in giving all my patients the time it takes during their appointments with me to address all their questions.</div><div><br></div><div>I don’t believe in selling in the exam room. By removing all potential financial conflicts of interest, I can objectively focus on my patients' best interests. I don't sell glasses, I don't sell supplements, and I offer all required additional testing such as retinal imaging at no extra charge.</div><div><br></div><div>I believe in education. Bring on your questions and I’ll break down the concepts behind them to build up your understanding of even the most complicated eye/optics related subjects.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">How will we communicate?</span></div><div>Probably in English, but if you want to practice your French I can do that too.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">Maybe you’re Deaf?</span></div><div>No problem, I can get by in American Sign Language.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Languages spoken:</b></div><div><br></div><div>English (fluent)</div><div>French (good but not great)</div><div>American Sign Language (still learning)</div>

Dr. Jason Woo

<p>Dr. Saggu grew up in Oakville and attended McMaster University in Hamilton, where she received her BSc. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Saggu resided on the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor’s society for all four years of her schooling. She has received extensive training in ocular disease, and contact lenses through externship programs with The Eye Centers of South Florida in Miami, and Envision Eye Care In Ft. Lauderdale.<br></p>

Dr. Raj Saggu

<p>Dr. Victoria Hoy graduated with distinction from the University of Waterloo with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2017 and Doctor of Optometry in 2021. She was born and raised in Toronto and is happy to be back working in her hometown. In her spare time, Dr. Hoy enjoys trying out new recipes and likes to experiment with various noodle dishes!</p>

Dr. Victoria Hoy

<div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">What kind of optometrist am I?</span></div><div>I believe in giving all my patients the time it takes during their appointments with me to address all their questions.</div><div><br></div><div>I don’t believe in selling in the exam room. By removing all potential financial conflicts of interest, I can objectively focus on my patients' best interests. I don't sell glasses, I don't sell supplements, and I offer all required additional testing such as retinal imaging at no extra charge.</div><div><br></div><div>I believe in education. Bring on your questions and I’ll break down the concepts behind them to build up your understanding of even the most complicated eye/optics related subjects.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">How will we communicate?</span></div><div>Probably in English, but if you want to practice your French I can do that too.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">Maybe you’re Deaf?</span></div><div>No problem, I can get by in American Sign Language.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bolder;">Languages spoken:</span></div><div><br></div><div>English (fluent)</div><div>French (good but not great)</div><div>American Sign Language (still learning)</div>

<p>Dr. Andrew Attardo has a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy &amp; Cell Biology. In 2015 he graduated with Optometry first honours at Aston University in the UK, where he researched the effects of cataracts on oxygen readings from the retina, published his first paper and was awarded the Elsevier Prize for Clinical Excellence. He practiced community Optometry for 2 years in Cornwall, gaining recognition as a health advocate for regular vision screenings and early detection of eye disease.</p>

Dr. Andrew Attardo

<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Individualized patient care and patient education are central to my practice. I believe that effective listening and communication are integral to providing high-quality patient care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and I look forward to building long-term relationships with them and their families.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">I am certified to practice in Canada as well as the United Kingdom, and I am licensed to fit contact lenses and prescribe therapeutics to treat various eye conditions. My special interests include dry eye management and binocular vision problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Languages spoken:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">English, Tamil</span></p>

Dr. Jana Parameswaran

<p style="border: 0px solid currentcolor; --tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-transform:translateX(var(--tw-translate-x)) translateY(var(--tw-translate-y)) rotate(var(--tw-rotate)) skewX(var(--tw-skew-x)) skewY(var(--tw-skew-y)) scaleX(var(--tw-scale-x)) scaleY(var(--tw-scale-y)); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-brightness:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-contrast:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-grayscale:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-hue-rotate:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-invert:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-saturate:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-sepia:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-drop-shadow:var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-filter:var(--tw-blur) var(--tw-brightness) var(--tw-contrast) var(--tw-grayscale) var(--tw-hue-rotate) var(--tw-invert) var(--tw-saturate) var(--tw-sepia) var(--tw-drop-shadow); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><font color="#212721" face="Graphik, sans-serif">I completed my optometry training in 2018 at the University of Waterloo, and I’m excited to be able to bring my skill set and my passion for eyes to the Dresden team. My goal is that every patient that sits in my chair not only receives exceptional care, but leaves their exam a little more knowledgeable.&nbsp; I am fluent in English and conversationally fluent in Vietnamese and I hope to see you soon!&nbsp;</font><br></p>

Dr. Melissa Le

<p>In an eye exam with us, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your eye doctor will then perform a series of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes. All results and findings will be explained and your eye doctor will be happy to answer any questions you may have.</p><br><p>Contact lenses fittings &amp; teachings are not part of a regular eye exam. For contact lens related concerns, see the descriptions of 'Eye Exam &amp; Contact Lens Re-Fitting', 'Contact Lens Re-fitting With Valid Rx' and 'First Time Contact Lens Teaching &amp; Fitting'.</p>

Comprehensive Eye Exam

<p>In an eye exam with us, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your eye doctor will then perform a series of of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Contact lenses fittings &amp; teachings are not part of a regular eye exam. For contact lens related concerns, see the descriptions of 'Eye Exam &amp; Contact Lens Re-Fitting', 'Contact Lens Re-fitting With Valid Rx' and 'First Time Contact Lens Teaching &amp; Fitting'.</span><br></p>

Comprehensive Eye Exam (Riverside Location)

<p data-renderer-start-pos="1050" style="margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.714;">In an eye exam with us, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your eye doctor will then perform a series of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes. All results and findings will be explained and your eye doctor will be happy to answer any questions you may have.</p><p data-renderer-start-pos="1050" style="margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.714;">Your eye doctor will also determine if your current contact lens brand, strength, comfort of wear, and wear schedule needs any modifications based on your most recent results. If any changes are recommended, sample contact lenses may be ordered for you to test and approve before your final contact lens prescription is issued. This may require one or more follow up appointments - all at no additional cost.</p>

Comprehensive Eye Exam & Contact Lens Re-Fitting

<p>In a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your eye doctor will then perform a series of of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes.&nbsp;<br></p>

OHIP Covered - Senior Eye Exam  (65 years and over)

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 [&quot;blockquote&quot;,null]">In an OHIP-covered eye exam for seniors, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your eye doctor will then perform a series of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes. All results and findings will be explained and your eye doctor will be happy to answer any questions you may have.</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 [&quot;blockquote&quot;,null]">In an OHIP-covered eye exam for children, your eye doctor will create a detailed account of any past and present issues about your child's vision. Information relevant to any suspected problems will be collected, and your eye doctor will then perform a series of measurements and tests in order to ascertain what treatment may be best for your child. All results and findings will be explained and your eye doctor will be happy to answer any questions you may have.</p>

OHIP Covered - Youth Eye Exam (19 years and under)

<p>During a contact lens re-fitting, your eye doctor will collect information about the contact lenses you currently wear, such as what brand you use, how often you wear contact lenses, how comfortable you feel in your contact lenses, etc.&nbsp; Combined with the information from your valid eyeglasses prescription, your eye doctor will make a determination regarding what brands of contact lenses would be most suitable for you. These brands will be ordered in your prescription for you to trial. The end result will be a prescription for the contact lenses that work best for you and your lifestyle.</p>

Contact Lens Re-Fitting with Valid Rx

<p>Starting your journey into contact lenses requires you to first have your eyeglasses prescription measured. If you haven't already, please book a Complete Eye Exam.</p><p>If you have decided to start wearing contact lenses, you will have to learn a few things first.<br><br></p><ul><li>You and your optometrist will decide what type and style of contact lenses are best for you.</li><li>You will learn techniques to safely insert and remove contact lenses.</li><li>You will learn what to expect with contact lenses and how the vision may differ from glasses.</li><li>You will learn how to care for your contact lenses to prevent any possible contact lens related eye issues.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>After your initial visit, you will be given contact lenses to take home and trial for a period of time before you attend a follow up appointment. A first time wearer's journey into contact lenses involves two follow up appointments on average. Any necessary follow up appointments are free of charge.&nbsp;</p>

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