3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Newmarket

“Dr. Joseph Elmalem graduated from the University of Waterloo and earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York, State College of Optometry in 1993. He was awarded the Louis Herrmann Memorial Award for outstanding and compassionate care and the Ciba Vision Award for Outstanding Performance in Contact Lenses. Dr. Elmalem completed a Binocular Vision and Visual Perception Residency at the State College of Optometry, specializing in strabismus, amblyopia, and learning-related disorders. He is a member of The College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists and has earned a therapeutics certification for ocular diseases from The College of Optometrists. Currently, he is practicing at Dr. Joseph Elmalem & Associates. Dr. Joseph Elmalem, a veritable visionary in optometry with over 30 years of experience, leads their team. Their team, driven by a deep passion for eye care, ensures that every visit is comforting and comprehensive.”

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“Dr. Raymond Ho graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and has also completed a Master's degree in Science. During his final year, he completed his primary care internship at Eyes On Stonehaven and his ocular disease and therapeutics rotation at Houston Eye Associates in Texas. After graduation, he joined Dr. Chagpar's practice and is a valuable addition to the team. He is a member of the Ontario College of Optometrists, the Ontario Association of Optometrists, and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Currently, he is practicing at Eyes On Stonehaven. Their experienced optometric staff takes great pride in treating each and every one of their patients as a valued individual. Eyes On Stonehaven is an "Eye Recommend" clinic which believes in personalized and comprehensive eye care, and they are an official teaching site for the University of Waterloo School of Optometry.”

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“Dr. Najma Uddin completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo, where she earned entrance scholarships and was on the Dean's Honours List. She graduated from the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry in 1999, where she was actively involved in the SHS Students Helping Students Program. Dr. Uddin then completed the Ocular Therapeutics Externship Residency Program at OMNI Eye Specialists and War Veteran's Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and passed the US National Board Exams, including the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Certification. A role model for young women, she volunteers at local youth forums to encourage them to aspire to their fullest potential. Dr. Uddin has a successful contact lens practice, handling cases such as keratoconus, high astigmatism, and multifocal lenses, and has extensive experience in low vision treatment in collaboration with CNIB. Currently, she is practicing at FYidoctor-Newmarket.”

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