3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Edmonton, AB

“Dr. Sarah Keep studied sciences at the University of Alberta and completed her education at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. She excelled academically, becoming the president of the Gold Key Honour Society. Dr. Sarah Keep also volunteered on mission trips to Central America, where she gained valuable experience diagnosing and treating rare eye diseases not commonly seen in North America. Her training in the United States exposed her to various optometric specialties, including pediatric care, specialty contact lenses, laser vision correction pre-and post-operative care, and a wide range of eye diseases. Dr. Sarah Keep began offering Vision Therapy in 2016, focusing on children with developmental vision issues affecting learning, and patients with vision problems from acquired injuries like concussions. She has completed extensive postgraduate training in Behavioural and Developmental Optometry and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation for post-concussion care. Currently, she is practicing at Vision By Design Optometry. Their office features the latest technology, allowing them to diagnose diseases earlier and effectively guide treatments. They also offer unique, fashion-forward eyewear.

“Dr. Bassam Hamdan graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Inter-American School of Optometry. Dr. Bassam Hamdan is dedicated to providing thorough eye exams to the community, focusing on identifying and preventing eye diseases. He specializes in primary care optometry, offering a wide range of services for both children and older adults. Currently, he practices at Apex Vision. The clinic is a full-service optical centre with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to help patients in West Edmonton look and feel their best. The optometrists at Apex Vision perform comprehensive internal and external eye health evaluations. Their experienced team works diligently to ensure that infants, children, and teens can see, perceive, and experience the world to their fullest potential.

“Dr. Tiffany Lim earned her optometry degree at the University of Alberta. She then travelled to Chicago and graduated with honours from the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Tiffany Lim gained extensive experience in diagnosing eye diseases while working at the Illinois Eye Institute, the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rhode Island, and the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology in Lexington. She also worked with children and specialized in fitting specialty contact lenses at family practices in Chicago, Illinois, and Austin, Texas. Dr. Tiffany Lim believes in giving back to the community and helping those in need. She chaired her school's Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity committee and participated in a mission trip to Belize. Dr. Tiffany Lim also provides eye exams in Mandarin. She is currently practising at Varsity Optical. Their optical specializes in exquisite minimalist eyewear from Silhouette, focusing on aesthetics, style, and comfort at the highest level. The clinic offers over 400 shapes manufactured in-house with the highest craftsmanship.