It's our FIRST ANNIVERSARY at EyeTech Optometry of Richmond!

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Your Patient Portal Will Allow You To:

• Access all of your upcoming appointments
• Change personal information
• See previous invoices
• Request to refill contact orders
• Send us a message

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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How does OCT work?

OCT imaging works similarly to ultrasound except it uses light rays instead of sound waves to produce an image of the internal structures of your eye. This image is so precise the Optometrist can see individual cell layers that make up each part of the retina and optic nerve.

What to expect during an OCT?

An OCT is a non-invasive test that can be performed in about 10 minutes. During the exam, the technician will have you look at a target then, without touching your eye, take scans of the back of your eye.

Benefits of OCT testing

Doing an OCT provides your Optometrist with an in-depth image of the back of your eye down to the cellular level. This tool is great in identifying and monitoring a wide variety of ocular diseases which include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Diabetic Macular Edema

Do I need an OCT exam?

Your Optometrist will recommend an OCT if you have an increased risk of developing an ocular disease. Factors that can put you at a higher risk of eye disease include:

● Predisposed health conditions such as diabetes
● Family history
● Medications that can damage the retina

We are dedicated to delivering quality products and unparalleled patient care in the Richmond and surrounding areas.

↬ EyeTech Team

COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

At Eyetech we believe that your vision is important not only for day-to-day life but to soak in the beauty this world has to offer. We want to help protect that in every way we can. Our appointment cards are made with recycled materials, we offer a recycling program through Bauch and Lamb for your contact lens, containers, and solutions, our frame accessories are now using recycled materials, and we’ve chosen to supply select frames in our optical center that are made using ocean plastic, recycled metals, and are biobased. Feel free to explore some of the companies we partner with on their websites below.

Eco Friendliness & Sustainable Materials

https://eco-eyewear.com/pages/sustainability/
https://www.etniabarcelona.com/ca/en/technology/
http://www.microclair.com/about/environment/
https://www.bausch.ca/en-ca/every-contact-counts/

EYETECH TEAM

Dr. Robert A. Lima

Born and raised in Ottawa, Dr. Lima studied at the University of Ottawa before obtaining his Doctorate of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. During his studies, Dr. Lima had the opportunity to intern at different medical complexes such as the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lima has also participated in a VOSH mission trip to Honduras where he helped provide eye care for those with limited access to health care.

After finishing his studies, Dr. Lima returned to the Ottawa area and has focused on the highest level of eye care including primary care Optometry, disease management, and Vision Therapy to correct depth perception inaccuracies, eye turns, and double vision.

Other than his passion for Optometry, Dr. Lima enjoys the outdoors and engaging in an active healthy lifestyle.

Jennifer

Jennifer has been a dispensing Optician in the Ottawa area for over 17 years. She enjoys optics, problem solving and helping people look and see their best with eyeglasses. She spends most of her spare time with her husband and two children, but also enjoys camping, softball, skiing, curling, cycling and baking.

Jennifer is delighted to join the Eyetech team and is looking forward to helping the community of Richmond with their eyewear needs.

Amanda

Hi! My name is Amanda and I was born and raised just outside of Montreal, QC. I have spent the past 7 years living in the Southern US on the Kentucky / Tennessee border, 4 of which were spent serving the military community of Ft. Campbell for their optometric needs.

When not working, I spend most of my time with my family and have been discovering everything the Ottawa area has to offer. I enjoy being outdoors, cooking, creating custom cakes and reading.

I am excited to be a part of the Eyetech team and look forward to seeing you.

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Richmond, ON.
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Fax: (905) 780-3142
Email: office@eyetecheyes.ca

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A Visual Field is a machine that tests all areas of your sights, including peripheral vision.

This is done by looking into a dome-like area where lights will flash on and off. This may be recommended for patients with a family history of glaucoma, recently diagnosed glaucoma, or patients being monitored with glaucoma. This test helps evaluate vision loss, damaged visual pathways to the brain, and other optic nerve diseases.

How does Optos work?

The Optos system uses a series of lights to capture a wide-field view of the back of the eye. Unlike other imaging tools, Optos does not use MRI or X-ray technology.

What to expect when taking an Optos image?

When you are going to take an image with the Optos instrument a technician will help align you so that you will see a coloured target. Once you are looking at the target and in the proper position, you will see a bright flash and the image will be taken. The image is captured in a matter of seconds.

What are the benefits of Optos imaging?

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Having photo documentation of diseases of the back of the eye allows your Optometrist to document any pathology that is present and track how it is changing over time. Using different filters these images can also show different layers of the back of the eye for earlier detection of eye diseases.

During a full exam, a complete health examination of the eye and binocular system will be performed. Every full exam includes an Optos image to screen the back of the eye, the retina, for ocular diseases. For more information on the Optos image please visit our tech section. Dilation drops may be used if the doctor determines it is necessary.

Who is covered by OHIP?

OHIP covers eye exams for children up to 19 years of age and seniors aged 65 and over for an eye exam every year. Patients who have medical issues such as diabetes, glaucoma, or macular degeneration are also covered by OHIP.

What tests are covered by OHIP?

OHIP does not cover any additional testing such as an Optos image or Optical coherence tomography (OCT). Visual field testing may be covered if the patient is eligible for OHIP-covered eye exams. Most private health insurances do cover additional testing, please check with your insurance for more details.