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Dr. Denis Meyer and his awesome optometrists have been practicing optometry on the South side of Edmonton for over twenty five years. We started out in Heritage Mall and in 1998 moved our practice to its current location in Southgate Mall, just i...
Dr. Denis Meyer and his awesome optometrists have been practicing optometry on the South side of Edmonton for over twenty five years. We started out in Heritage Mall and in 1998 moved our practice to its current location in Southgate Mall, just inside Lenscrafters.
Dr. Denis Meyer and Associates is the local eye doctor to see for all of your eye care needs in Edmonton, AB. As your local Edmonton optometrist, Dr. Denis Meyer and Associates can help diagnose, treat, and detect subtle changes in your eyes year over year. Come visit our offices at 364-5015 111 St. Edmonton, AB T6H 4M6 and let us help you see and look your best. Our doctors are here to provide the professional eye care near you, to guarantee you have the clearest vision. Call today to schedule an appointment for your annual eye exam.
our doctors
Dr. Denis Meyer
Since 1997, Dr. Meyer has owned and operated his optometry practice next to Lenscrafters. Initially, Dr. Meyer took over an optometry practice in Heritage Mall. In July of 1998, he amalgamated this practice with his newly opened Southgate Mall location. Dr. Meyer loves sports and is an avid Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Oilers fan. He lives in Sherwood Park with his two adult sons and his wife of 20+ years, Kathleen.
Education
Dr. Denis Meyer graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1996. After practicing in Windsor and Chatham, Ontario, Dr. Meyer moved with his young family to Edmonton.
Experience
Dr. Meyer has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Doctor of Optometry Dr. Meyer is a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Amal Ahmed
Diagnosis & Management of patients w/ Alzheimers and Diabetic Retinopathy and Disease Management Dr. Ahmed enjoys travelling, spending time with her family, and she loves classic cars.
Education
Master of Optometry in 2014 from Aston University in Birmingham, UK.
Dr. Francis Wong
Dr. Wong also works part time at LASIKMD, a laser clinic in downtown Edmonton. Dr. Wong was born and raised in the BEAUTIFUL city of Vancouver. He is an avid fan of the Vancouver Canucks. He is married and has a three young children. After graduation, he worked in several optometric practices in Vancouver. He moved to He moved to Edmonton in 2006 with his wife and took an associate position with Dr. Meyer.
Education
Dr. Wong graduated in 2002 from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. During his fourth year of optometry school, he completed internships in Florida and Vancouver.
Dr. Jasleen Mahil
Your vision changes over time. Your annual exam helps us track these changes and make sure you are getting the vision care you need.
Dr. Lakshmi Easwaran
For 7 years, Dr. Easwaran raised her children & served the community of Camrose. In 2017, she moved to Edmonton joining with Dr. Denis Meyer in 2019. She has a special interest in low vision, orthokeratology, myopia control, nutrition, lifestyle, and the prevention of ocular diseases.
Education
Dr. Easwaran completed her Masters in Vision Science from the University of Waterloo in 2005. She then completed her International Bridging program at U of W.
Experience
Fellow of American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) in 2013.
Dr. Navneet Sandhu
Dr. Sandhu specializes in managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases. Dr Sandhu was born and raised in Edmonton and is started his optometry career here at Dr. Meyer and Associates. Outside of work, Dr. Sandhu is a huge Los Angeles Lakers and basketball fan and enjoys traveling.
Education
Dr. Navneet Sandhu graduated from the State University of New York College of Optometry. His extensive experience includes rotating through veteran hospitals in Brooklyn, New York and Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. Sharmin Habib
Dr. Habib's interest in global health has given her clinical and volunteer experience throughout India, Eastern China, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, and she has set up clinics for underprivileged populations in both Northern BC and India.
Education
Dr. Sharmin Habib grew up in Edmonton, Alberta and graduated in 2009 from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Experience
Dr. Habib is an active member of the Alberta and Canadian Association of Optometrists
and has practiced in BC and Ontario.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY EYE EXAM?
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY EYE EXAM?
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You should bring your vision insurance and medical insurance information to your eye exam. If you currently wear any prescription lenses, bring your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. You should also bring any and all questions you may have. Contact your optometrist if you have specific questions about any additional items you think you may need to bring to your eye exam.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EYE EXAM AND A VISION SCREENING?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EYE EXAM AND A VISION SCREENING?
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A comprehensive eye exam is administered by an optometrist and can detect not only vision problems but problems with eye health and general health as well. A vision screening is typically performed by a general medical practitioner such as a pediatrician or a nurse. While a vision screening can help identify vision issues, it can miss many important issues that a comprehensive eye exam can identify. This is why everyone is encouraged to get annual eye exams. Schedule your eye exam today.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN EYE EXAM?
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN EYE EXAM?
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An eye exam involves a series of simple but comprehensive tests that allow your optometrist to assess your vision and your eye health. Your optometrist will discuss the results of your eye exam with you and determine the right prescription to help you to see your best.
IS A CONTACT LENS EXAM DIFFERENT THAN AN EYE EXAM?
IS A CONTACT LENS EXAM DIFFERENT THAN AN EYE EXAM?
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A normal, comprehensive eye exam will allow your optometrist to determine if your eyes are healthy enough to wear contact lenses. During your contact lens fitting, detailed measurements of your eyes will be taken to determine the right contact lenses for you. There is an additional fee for a contact lens fitting and evaluation for all contact lens patients (both new and established patients). Schedule your eye exam today to have all of your questions about contact lenses answered.
WHY SHOULD I GET AN EYE EXAM?
WHY SHOULD I GET AN EYE EXAM?
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An annual eye exam involves more than just updating your glasses or contact prescription. A comprehensive eye exam can also detect eye health issues as well as general health problems. Conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be detected in early stages through an eye exam, and this can result in early treatment. Schedule your annual eye exam today.
CAN EYE EXAMS DETECT OTHER HEALTH ISSUES?
CAN EYE EXAMS DETECT OTHER HEALTH ISSUES?
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Eye exams can detect eye health issues such as glaucoma and cataracts. Eye exams can also detect general health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This is why eye exams are an important part of health maintenance for everyone regardless of age or vision correction needs. Schedule your annual eye exam today.
WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN OPTOMETRIST?
WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN OPTOMETRIST?
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You should see an optometrist once a year whether or not you believe you need vision correction. An annual eye exam can detect not only eye diseases but also other diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Schedule your eye exam today.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN AN OPTOMETRIST TREAT?
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN AN OPTOMETRIST TREAT?
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An optometrist can treat vision problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. An optometrist also often treats common eye problems like dry eye syndrome and eye infections. An optometrist can also treat chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma. Optometrists are trained to detect and diagnose all eye problems and eye diseases. Schedule an eye exam today if you are experiencing any problems with your eyes or your vision.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE OPTOMETRIST?
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE OPTOMETRIST?
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At your optometrist appointment, your optometrist usually will check your eye health and evaluate your vision. After the exam, your optometrist will discuss your vision health and the right prescription for you. Your optometrist can also answer any questions you have about your eye health, eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses. Schedule your eye exam today.
HOW DOES MY VISION CHANGE WITH AGE?
HOW DOES MY VISION CHANGE WITH AGE?
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Changes in vision that occur with age include reduced pupil size, dry eyes, loss of peripheral vision, decreased color vision, and vitreous detachment. The most common vision problem that comes with age is presbyopia, which is the normal and unavoidable age-related loss of focusing ability. Different types of lenses can provide help for presbyopia. The risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy increases with age too. Your optometrist will discuss any age-related vision problems you’re experiencing at your next annual eye exam.
WHAT IS A REFRACTION TEST?
WHAT IS A REFRACTION TEST?
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Your optometrist uses a refraction test to determine your exact eyeglasses prescription. Through showing you a series of lens choices through a device called a phoropter, your optometrist determines the amount of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism that you have and the lenses needed to correct these vision problems.
WHO CAN WEAR CONTACT LENSES?
WHO CAN WEAR CONTACT LENSES?
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Nearly anyone who needs vision correction can wear contact lenses. Contact lenses can provide vision correction for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or a combination of these issues. Finding the perfect lens for you is sometimes a process of trial and error. All of the lens parameters can be finalized only after you’ve worn the successful combination. Schedule an eye exam to talk with your optometrist about whether contact lenses would be a good vision correction option for you.
HOW DOES AN OPTOMETRIST TEST MY EYES?
HOW DOES AN OPTOMETRIST TEST MY EYES?
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An optometrist uses several tests and tools to evaluate your eye health and your vision. Your eye exam usually will include a glaucoma test, a retinal screening, a visual field screening, an extraocular muscle test, and a refraction test. The results of these screenings and tests help your optometrist evaluate your vision and overall eye health.
HOW IS VISION MEASURED?
HOW IS VISION MEASURED?
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Vision is measured through a series of tests performed at an eye exam. Visual acuity is commonly measured by a series of two numbers, the first number representing the distance from which a person can clearly see something, and the second number representing the distance from which a person with normal vision can see that same thing. This measurement is typically obtained during an eye exam by having a person read from an eye chart with various sizes of letters.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS GLASSES?
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS GLASSES?
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Taking your child to an optometrist for an eye exam is the best way to learn if your child needs glasses. Many children who need glasses aren’t aware that they do. Signs of vision problems in children include sitting too close to the television, squinting, sensitivity to light, difficulty with eye-hand coordination, and avoiding visual activities like reading and drawing. To see if your child needs glasses, schedule your child’s eye exam today.
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Vision Care, Personalized for You
High-quality eye care is always at the forefront for our vision experts. Our priority is to ensure that you and your family receive customized, comprehensive eye exams to meet your unique vision needs. Plus, we work with you to determine the best prescription for your lifestyle needs and the most suitable lens options to ensure you get the perfect pair. Whether you have a strong prescription, need a little extra comfort, or are interested in other technologies like progressive or blue light filtering lenses, we will make sure you look and see your best. Make your eye health a priority this season and schedule your eye exam.
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