3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Toronto

“Dr. George Papadakis received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 1989 and his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1993 from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. He completed internships at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and the Baltimore Veteran’s Administration Hospital, where he received extensive training in treating and managing eye diseases. In 1993, Dr. George Papadakis started as the Chief Low Vision Clinician at the Scarborough General Hospital Low Vision Centre. In 2000, he became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, showcasing his leadership in the field. Dr. George Papadakis is currently the only practicing Low Vision Diplomate in Canada and one of fewer than 70 worldwide. He has demonstrated dedication through his volunteer work in villages in Mexico, providing eye care to the underprivileged. His group typically sees around 3000 patients weekly, treating eye diseases and distributing donated eyeglasses. Dr. George Papadakis currently practices at Finch Avenue Optometry & Low Vision Centre, where his team specializes in offering high-quality eye care services, including comprehensive eye exams, fitting difficult-to-fit contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, and referrals for laser eye surgery.”

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“Dr. Lisa Anidjar graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences and Animal Physiology. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012, focusing on advanced training in pediatrics. Dr. Anidjar spent a year and a half interning with leading eye care practitioners in hospital and private practice settings in the United States. She gained valuable experience at the Department of Veteran Affairs in Brooklyn, New York, and Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She interned at private practices alongside experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in Philadelphia, New York, Texas, and Toronto. Dr. Anidjar is board-certified by the Canadian Examiners in Optometry, licensed by the Ontario College of Optometrists, and authorized to prescribe Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPAs) to her patients. She is also accredited by the National Board of Examiners (NBEO) in the United States. Currently, Dr. Anidjar is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO). She practices at Yonge & College Optometry, where their team is dedicated to providing quality, helpful, and trustworthy eye care.”

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“Dr. Sidhu began her undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo and later pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the State University of New York. She maintains a strong passion for education and professional growth, regularly undertaking continuing education in Canada and the USA to ensure she provides a comprehensive eye exam experience and stays current with modern medical practices. Dr. Sidhu has practiced for over ten years in Weston, York, North York, and Toronto. She focuses on all aspects of eye care and has a special interest in specialty lenses like Ortho K and Sclerals. She particularly enjoys working with children and specializes in myopia control, sometimes recommending vision therapy instead of glasses to manage myopia. Dr. Sidhu provides Ortho-K and vision therapy for both kids and adults. She believes in modern Optometry and utilizes advanced technology in her office to provide comprehensive eye exams for families. She has expanded her practice to include dry eye management, employing a medical approach that includes antibiotics, ointments, drops, medical-grade omega-3, specialty devices, and treatments. Dr. Sidhu is committed to delivering excellent patient care and takes pride in her patient-centred approach. She values building relationships with each patient and offers personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs.”

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