3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Vaughan

“Dr. Deborah Lowy graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1981, where she received an award for academic excellence. Her training included an internship at Huronia Regional Centre and the Department of Ophthalmology at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Lowy has been actively involved in the profession, serving on the Complaints Committee at the College of Optometrists of Ontario from 2000 to 2007, including as chair from 2004 to 2007. She also served two terms on the College’s council and was honoured with the Queen’s Jubilee medal for her work in third-world countries. Dr. Deborah Lowy is currently practicing at Lowy & Sewell Eye Care. She specializes in glaucoma, pediatrics, and complex contact lens fitting, including multifocal and keratoconus. The mission of Lowy & Sewell Eye Care is to provide patients with all-encompassing vision care and top-notch products that not only meet but surpass their expectations. Their exceptional eye care team includes experienced, courteous, and well-informed opticians dedicated to helping patients select the perfect eyeglasses or contact lenses to suit their needs.”

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“Dr. Mimmo Gagliardi graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1984. He also completed additional training in treating and managing eye diseases through Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and Southern California College of Optometry. He has worked with TLC Laser Eye Centers and was a staff optometrist at BCE Place. He received the Dennis Kennedy Excellence in Eye Care Award from TLC. Dr. Gagliardi has extensive experience in treating and managing eye diseases, with a strong interest in glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. Dr. Mimmo Gagliardi is currently practicing at Eyes on Weston. Eyes on Weston is proud to have years of experience serving families in Vaughan and the York region, building relationships across generations. Their team continuously strives to elevate their standard of care to meet you and your family’s evolving needs.”

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“Dr. Vishaka Thakrar is a well-known Pediatric optometrist in Vaughan. She is passionate about contact lens fitting, treating dry eyes, and myopia control therapy. She has been fitting scleral lenses since 2001 and was the first optometrist in Canada to use EyePrint Prosthetic lenses for dry eye and corneal disease. Dr. Vishaka is trained in cornea, contact lenses, and refractive surgery co-management. She has worked at various ophthalmology centers, including The Cleveland Clinic, TLC, and Kensington Eye Institute. She frequently speaks about scleral lenses and myopia control across Canada and the US and has written many articles for Canadian and American journals. Dr. Vishaka primarily sees patients for scleral lens fitting for corneal disease and dry eye, IPL, LipiFlow, and other dry eye treatments, myopia control therapy for children, contact lens fitting, and routine eye exams. Dr. Vishaka Thakrar is currently practicing at Vaughan Vision Centre. All of their staff are committed to education, ensuring that they are always working with the most current information and cutting-edge technology.”

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