3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Kitchener, ON

“Dr. Aneela Gillani graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2001 with a Doctor of Optometry and a Bachelor of Science degree. She trained at the Vision Institute in Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked with eye doctors to treat eye diseases. She began working in private practices in Guelph and Cambridge. She has been a part of the Waterloo practice of Dr. Apfelbeck & Associates, where she is highly respected in optometry, caring for patients of all ages, from babies to seniors. Dr. Gillani is affiliated with TLC Laser Eye Centers and has training in laser eye surgery and care. She specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. She exceeds her education requirements to stay updated on the latest treatments and uses advanced diagnostic tools for thorough eye exams, focusing on her patients' vision health. She is currently practicing at Clear Vision Eye Care. The clinic offers full-service optometry practice that promotes health through comprehensive and specialized eye care. Clear Vision Eye Car has leading-edge equipment and hundreds of frames for any budget.”

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“Dr. Valerie Dippel graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. She works as a staff/on-call doctor at TLC Waterloo and has received the Helen Keller and Millennial Award from the Ontario Association of Optometrists. She has volunteered annually as an optometrist on eye care missions to Guatemala with VOSH Ontario, where she conducts exams in Spanish. She previously chaired the Waterloo Wellington and District Optometric Society and served on the Optometry Admissions Committee at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Dippel welcomes new patients of all ages from Kitchener, Waterloo, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Valerie Dippel is currently practicing at Dr. Dippel Optometrist. The clinic offers complete eye care service to all their patients in a friendly and lovely manner.”

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“Dr. Roshanak Joulaie earned her B.Sc in Biology and M.Sc in Molecular Genetics from York University. She conducted clinical research on Glaucoma at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. In 2014, she graduated from the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. During her training, she completed an internship focusing on eye diseases in a busy ophthalmology practice, gaining extensive experience in diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, particularly glaucoma and post-refractive surgery care. Dr. Joulaie is passionate about pediatric eye care, especially managing myopia (short-sightedness) in school-aged children. She uses special glasses, contact lenses, and eye drops to correct and manage myopia, preventing its progression. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO). Currently, she is practicing at KW Provision Eye Care.”

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