Eye Care Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Guthrie Optometry aims to provide the highest quality vision care and to keep the patient informed throughout the process. The exam includes a full health and ocular history, personal customized prescription glasses, and dilated health assessment with treatment and prevention. Guthrie Optometry also is equipped with the latest technology including OCT (optical coherence tomography) for advanced diagnosis of eye disease
Pediatric Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams with an optometrist are the only way to tell if your child’s eyes are developing properly. Many eye health problems can be treated if caught early. Eye exams also make sure your child can learn. Children who cannot see the board, focus on a picture, or follow words in a book may struggle to achieve their full learning potential. Vision problems can also impact their hand-eye coordination for physical activities and even impact their social development. Almost three-quarters of Ontario’s parents are unaware that vision problems can cause speech difficulties, nearly two-thirds are unaware that they can lead to developmental delays and half of parents do not realize that a vision problem may be the cause of short attention spans in children.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetes can seriously affect your eyes, causing temporary or permanent vision loss. Annual eye exams are critical for people living with diabetes, and are covered by OHIP regardless of age. Diabetic eye exams are similar to regular eye exams in many ways. However, during a diabetic eye exam, your eye doctor will specifically focus on the health of your retina and integrity of the blood vessels in your eye.
Glaucoma Management
A comprehensive eye examination is the first step to detecting glaucoma. Your optometrist will measure the internal pressure of your eye. They will also inspect the drainage angle inside the eye and look into your eye to take a detailed look at your optic nerve. Guthrie Optometry also uses advanced imaging devices(OCT) when assessing your optic nerve. Treatment of glaucoma will depend on the type, severity, and progress of the disease. It cannot be cured, but it can be controlled, often with daily eye drops. Laser surgery is also an effective way to control glaucoma and maintain your remaining vision. Once vision is lost due to glaucoma, it cannot be restored. This is why regular preventive eye exams with your optometrist are important
Contact Lens Fittings
Guthrie Optometry provides personalized contact lens examinations that are designed to match your lifestyle and wearing preferences to solve your visual challenges ensuring optimal comfort and vision correction.
Our optometrists and contact lens certified opticians can precisely fit toric contacts to correct astigmatism, ensuring crisp and consistent sight throughout the day, design multifocal lenses that offer a natural and effortless viewing experience between near and far or experience the convenience of daily disposable lenses, providing a fresh start every morning with no cleaning or storage hassles.
Guthrie Optometry excels in complex fittings by utilizing cutting-edge technology like topography-assisted contact lens designs of Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) and scleral lenses for the treatment of corneal diseases such as keratoconus.
Dry Eye Management
Dry Eye is a chronic condition caused by low tear production or if you produce poor-quality tears. There have been advancements in treating Dry eye with RF and IPL to address the underlying cause of symptoms.
LASIK
Discover the freedom of clear vision with LASIK co-management at Guthrie Optometry. Our dedicated team of eye care professionals is committed to guiding you through every stage of the LASIK process. From your initial consultation to post-operative care, we prioritize your comfort and satisfaction. Our co-management approach ensures seamless coordination between Guthrie Optometry and our LASIK specialists, making the process a smooth and stress-free experience.
Cataracts
Have you noticed changes in your vision, like cloudiness, glare, or difficulty seeing at night? It could be due to cataracts, a common eye condition that can be effectively treated through cataract surgery.
Advancements in cataract surgery do not just replace the cloudy lens of the eye but now you can select a premium lens replacement. These are called Intraocular Lenses (IOLs). Premium IOLs go beyond basic vision correction – they can enhance your vision and reduce the need for glasses. If you’re considering cataract surgery, schedule a comprehensive eye examination with Guthrie Optometry and we can assess your unique needs and guide you on the best surgical option.
Eye Emergencies
If you feel you have an eye emergency please call the office and we can help you. Our team will ask you a series of questions to assess the severity of your eye emergency and schedule your appointment accordingly.
Eye emergencies include:
- Red/Pink Eye
- Foreign body removal
- Floaters and flashes
- Sudden vision loss
- Pain in the eye
- Sudden onset of double vision
Our Hours
- Monday 9am - 6pm
- Tuesday 8am - 6pm
- Wednesday 9am - 5pm
- Thursday 9am - 6pm
- Friday 8am - 4pm
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