Waking up to itchy, swollen eyelids, can leave you wondering what on earth is happening to your eyes. Eye irritations can be incredibly frustrating, causing discomfort and sometimes even embarrassment. You may start wondering how it happened and if you will pass it on to someone else in your family. Blepharitis is one such eye […]
Central Optometry was featured tonight on the CTV London news with a featured back to school segment. See the video segment, here. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), over 25% of all school age children in the country have vision problems. That’s a troubling statistic considering that studies compiled by CAO show nearly […]
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Central Optometry is very excited to be the second location in Ontario (and the eighth in Canada) to offer the exciting new Enchroma lens technology. This is the only eyewear developed to assist red-green colour deficient people with colour discrimination, and it’s available for purchase in our office. WHAT IS COLOUR BLINDNESS? Colour blindness, or […]
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Central Optometry is proud to be the first site in Ontario to launch the new Zeiss Clarus 500, offering patients the latest in retinal imaging for advanced diagnostics. The advent of widefield retinal imaging has shown us that indications of disease are often located in the far periphery of the retina. CLARUS 500 is the […]
Dr. Wes McCann turned his childhood dream of a career in medicine into a growing success on both the business and health–care sides of the optical sector. Read about his story recently featured in Optical Prism Magazine. Click on the link below to read the article: NEXTGEN: Dr. Wes McCann – a young optometrist with […]
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According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), over 25% of all school age children in the country have vision problems. That’s a troubling statistic considering that studies compiled by CAO show nearly 80% of all learning occurs visually. Children rely on their ability to see clearly -both up close and from far away – […]
What is an eye allergy? Many people experience eye irritation caused by common things in the environment such as pollen, dust, or ragweed. These substances are called allergens, and they can cause symptoms such as itching and redness of the eyes, or swollen, puffy eyelids. An ocular (eye) allergy can happen suddenly or some time […]
The Eye See…Eye Learn® program provides eye exams by Doctors of Optometry to children in JK. London is one of the regions in Ontario participating in this very valuable program. Eye exams are covered by the provincial health insurance plan (OHIP) to all children under the age of 20 who have a valid health card. […]
People who love Halloween often want to create the perfect costume. When creating a character like a zombie or a vampire, contact lenses can add that extra touch that will complete their look. What’s truly frightful, however, are the repercussions from purchasing contact lenses online without first consulting an eye care professional. According to the […]
Explore our wide range of eye care services at Central Optometry.
The AMD Centre of Excellence is all about using innovative technology, experience, and education towards treating and managing age-related macular degeneration. Our practice has earned the distinction of being an AMD Centre of Excellence through continued efforts of managing and understanding AMD.
Colour blindness affects millions of people worldwide. We strive to help people navigate life through colour blindness and see the world in a new light. We offer EnChroma lenses for individuals dealing with colour blindness issues.
We strive to be by your side through the laser eye surgery process. Whether you’re considering LASIK or PRK, we can help determine if you’re a good candidate for laser eye surgery. We also schedule follow-up appointments post-surgery to monitor your recovery.
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Best optometry appointment I’ve ever had. The eye exam took no time at all and I got a year supply of contacts at a really great price! Would recommend this place if you’re looking for a new optometrist in London.
Vanessa
The practice is on my way home from work and was recommended to me by a friend. Hours are great! My appointment was on time and the staff was really helpful with billing and picking out new frames. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an optometrist!
Laura
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We offer free parking in our underground parking lot. To access our parking, turn in the laneway on the right side of our building and enter the parking garage on your left. You can enter our lobby from the parking garage near the front of the building and take the stairs or elevator to the second level.
