3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Hamilton

“Dr. Bita Moeinifar grew up in southern Ontario and earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from The University of Western Ontario. She then completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Salus University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Moeinifar has extensive training in diagnosing and treating eye diseases through various rotations with ophthalmologists and optometrists. She specializes in myopia control, which helps slow the progression of nearsightedness in children using custom contact lenses and eye drops. Dr. Moeinifar is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. She provides routine eye exams, myopia control, and corneal reshaping (ortho-k) services. Currently, she is practicing at Spectrum Eye Care, where the clinic provides thorough eye health examinations, prescriptions for glasses and soft contact lenses, and specialty contact lens services, including scleral lenses. They offer myopia control and specialty contact lens services, including scleral lenses.”

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“Dr. Sheldon Salaba earned his Honours Bachelor of Science degree and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree with honours in Bloomington, Indiana, in 2001. He treats patients of all ages and has extensive experience managing eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, dry eye, infections, and emergencies. He specializes in providing accurate glasses and contact lens prescriptions and addressing issues like eye muscle coordination disorders, focusing problems, headaches, eyestrain, and computer vision syndrome. Dr. Salaba has been actively involved in the Ontario Association of Optometrists for over a decade, including serving as president in 2011 and from 2020 to 2022. Currently, he practices at Advanced Vision Eyewear Boutique, where the dedicated team is committed to delivering the highest standard of vision care and ensuring the health and well-being of your eyes.”

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“Dr. Camilo Garzon earned his Doctor of Optometry Degree from La Salle University in 2001 and started practicing in Bogota, Colombia, before moving to Canada in 2008. He completed the International Optometric Bridging Program at the University of Waterloo and is board-certified by the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Dr. Garzon is pursuing a post-graduate fellowship with the College of Vision Development (FCOVD). With nearly 20 years of experience, his main interests include pediatrics, vision therapy, dry eye disease, fitting specialty contact lenses, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. He emphasizes preventive eye care and advocates for annual eye exams, especially for children. He is an active member of the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation, a clinical associate with The Optometric Extension Program Foundation, and a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Dr. Camilo Garzon currently practices at Clarity Optometry, where they offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.”

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