Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

Vision care is key to independence for Ontario seniors. Protecting sight ensures people stay active, healthy, and connected to their communities. Access to eyecare matters now and in the years ahead. Visit www.YourVisionMatters.ca to sign up.

02/16/2026

Our office is closed today to celebrate Family Day. We wish our patients a day filled with family fun and togetherness!

02/15/2026

In Canada, nearly 1000 children under 15 years old are diagnosed with cancer each year. One childhood cancer that can be discovered during a routine eye exam is retinoblastoma, a cancerous growth in the cells at the back of the eye. While rare, it is the most common type of eye cancer in kids, usually found in children under the age of 2. A symptom to look out for is a white reflection in the pupil when taking photographs -- instead of the "red eye" flash of a healthy retina, the reflection shows as white.

02/14/2026

Wishing a day of 💖 to all of our patients and their families!

02/12/2026

Many eye-related visits to emergency rooms could be handled through community eyecare. Supporting optometry reduces pressure on hospitals and keeps care close to home. Visit www.YourVisionMatters.ca to join the campaign.

02/06/2026

Eyecare is healthcare, and the doctors and staff of Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry believe this wholeheartedly. This infographic shows how expanding access to optometrists can help a medical system that is already under strain, and why improving funding to optometry allows patients to receive better healthcare.

02/02/2026

Show some love for your heart this month! February is Heart Month in Canada, and it's a yearly reminder to adhere to lifestyle practices that will protect your cardiovascular health. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, and reducing stress are all protective factors for your heart and all of your other organs, including your eyes! Maintaining your cardiovascular health can help reduce your risk of certain eye conditions, like AMD, hypertensive retinopathy, and arterial occlusions at the back of the eye.

02/01/2026

February is designated as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, shining a light on the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment of this serious eye disease that impacts a person's central and detailed vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55 and affects approximately 2.5 million Canadians.

As you age, your macula (the light-sensitive sight centre at the back of you eye) thins, and sometimes fat deposits can build up and damage the macula; this is "dry" AMD. If blood vessels under the macula start to swell and grow more than normal, they can break and leak into the eye; this is "wet" AMD. While there is no cure for AMD, there are several treatments for wet AMD. Prevention is critical, and you can take simple steps such as having regular eye exams, not smoking, and eating a healthy diet with lots of colourful fruits and veggies. Knowing your family history is also an important factor as genetics can increase your risk of developing AMD.

01/27/2026

Tomorrow we will be taking an extended lunch to accommodate a staff training session to help serve you better! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

01/23/2026

Different picture, same message... WE ARE CLOSING @ 12:30 TODAY DUE TO WEATHER! Once again due to poor road conditions and closures, we are closing the office at lunchtime to keep our staff and patients safe.

01/22/2026

No, you're not having deja-vu... We are once again closing early at 4:30 on January 22nd due to the weather and road closures!