Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry

Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry is a full service Family Eye Care Practice. Serving Perth County and surrounding areas for 70 years. We continue Drs. Drs.

Ken & Rod MacKenzie's vision, by offering trusted and professional vision care and services to our patients. Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry – A Family Tradition

Our Listowel clinic was started in 1950 by Dr. Ken MacKenzie. He came to Listowel to play baseball in 1947 and returned to town after graduating from Optometry school at the University of Toronto in 1950. Dr. Ken moved the office to its present location in 1977. His son, Dr. Rod MacKenzie graduated in 1981 from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. Dr. Rod practiced in Kitchener for two years before returning to join his father in 1983. In January 2009, we were fortunate to be joined by Dr. Krista Wheildon who graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2004. She earned the William Feinbloom Low Vision Award and the Optelec Canada/Schweizer Optik Low Vision Award. In September 2018, Dr. Wheildon purchased Dr. MacKenzie’s practice. In preparation for Dr. MacKenzie’s retirement in December 2019, Dr. Youn joined the practice in August 2019. Dr. Youn graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2019 on the Dean’s Honour List and is excited to be practicing in Listowel. MacKenzie, Wheildon and Youn are certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease and regularly participate in continuing education.

Over 13 million babies are born preterm (at less than 37 weeks' gestation) every year worldwide, including 30,000 in Can...
11/17/2025

Over 13 million babies are born preterm (at less than 37 weeks' gestation) every year worldwide, including 30,000 in Canada. A major eye complication of preterm birth is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina, stemming from incomplete development of the vessels. It can potentially lead to vision loss or blindness. World Prematurity Day highlights the need for better healthcare for babies born early, as well as better support systems for the babies and their families; it also promotes research into the prevention of preterm birth and care of preemies to ensure positive long-term health outcomes.

Members of our staff are attending the OSI National Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend... And we're thrilled to ...
11/16/2025

Members of our staff are attending the OSI National Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend... And we're thrilled to have won an OSI award for sales in Transitions lenses for 2025! 🥳🎉 🕶️
Thank you Optometric Services Inc. for a fab weekend and this lovely recognition!

Each year on November 14th, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday...
11/14/2025

Each year on November 14th, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. Their discovery transformed the prognosis for people with diabetes from what was almost certainly a death sentence to a full life with a manageable disease, saving the lives of millions worldwide in the last 100+ years. WDD aims to raise awareness and understanding of the disease. It's also a great reminder that diabetic patients should have yearly eye exams to monitor for diabetes-related eye conditions such as retinopathy. Exams are covered through OHIP for diabetic patients with a valid health card.

Our office will be closed today as our staff is away attending continuing education to help serve our patients better. ...
11/14/2025

Our office will be closed today as our staff is away attending continuing education to help serve our patients better. If you are experiencing an ocular emergency, please go to your nearest Emergency Department immediately.

We will be closed on Friday as our staff is away on Continuing Education training. We apologize for any inconvenience th...
11/13/2025

We will be closed on Friday as our staff is away on Continuing Education training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are experiencing an ocular emergency, please proceed to your nearest Emergency Room immediately.

On November 13th, we celebrate World Kindness Day! It reminds us that kindness and goodwill should be fundamental value...
11/13/2025

On November 13th, we celebrate World Kindness Day! It reminds us that kindness and goodwill should be fundamental values in day-to-day life. Especially nowadays, we should try to practice being kind to those around us and to ourselves!

Our office is OPEN today on Remembrance Day, but we will be taking a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. to pay our respects...
11/11/2025

Our office is OPEN today on Remembrance Day, but we will be taking a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. to pay our respects to those who have fought and sacrificed for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. We Will Remember Them.

What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye condition involving the cornea, the clear, transparent lens that covers the ...
11/10/2025

What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye condition involving the cornea, the clear, transparent lens that covers the front part of the eye that is made up of collagen fibers. This protein structure allows the cornea to be strong, yet flexible, and maintains a round, symmetrical shape in a healthy cornea. In keratoconus, however, the cornea becomes thin and develops a cone-like bulge. It can cause blurred vision, light sensitivity, irritation, haloes around lights, and other bothersome symptoms. World Keratoconus Day highlights awareness of this condition, and also advocating for people living with it and being affected by it in their daily lives.

World Adoption Day is observed each year on November 9th. It not only celebrates the joys for families that are grown t...
11/09/2025

World Adoption Day is observed each year on November 9th. It not only celebrates the joys for families that are grown through adoption, but also raises awareness and advocates for children still in need of a loving permanent home. Each year in Canada, roughly 2000 children are adopted from government care... which may seem like a huge number, but represents less than 10% of the kids eligible for permanent adoption.

National Stress Awareness Day is observed every year on the first Wednesday in November. The choice of day was not a co...
11/05/2025

National Stress Awareness Day is observed every year on the first Wednesday in November. The choice of day was not a coincidence... Having it land midweek matches up with when stress typically peaks for most people as workloads increase and demands really begin to pile on. Stress, especially when over prolonged periods, can have a huge impact on your health; this includes spikes in blood pressure, heart problems, anxiety, and a weakened immune system. It can also cause cracks in relationships both personally and professionally. Take a few moments today to Assess Your Stress and reach out for help if needed... and remember that it's okay to not be okay.

Don't forget to "Fall Back" tonight before crawling into bed... Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. and clocks go back b...
11/01/2025

Don't forget to "Fall Back" tonight before crawling into bed... Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. and clocks go back by 1 hour!

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the risks of eye...
11/01/2025

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the risks of eye diseases that are related to diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy (bleeding at the back of the eye), and increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma. It also encourages those with diabetes to get regular eye exams to prevent vision loss -- patients with a diagnosis of diabetes and a valid health card are allowed one OHIP-covered eye exam every 12 months!

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210 Elizabeth Street E
Listowel, ON
N4W2P4

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12:40pm
1:40pm - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12:40pm
1:40pm - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12:40pm
1:40pm - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12:40pm
1:40pm - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:40pm
1:40pm - 5pm

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+15192911511

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Wheildon MacKenzie Optometry – A Family Tradition Our Listowel clinic was started in 1950 by Dr. Ken MacKenzie. He had come to Listowel to play baseball in 1947 and returned to town after graduating from Optometry school at the University of Toronto in 1950. Dr. Ken moved the office to its present location in 1977. His son, Dr. Rod MacKenzie graduated in 1981 from the School of Optometry, University of Waterloo. Dr. Rod practiced in Kitchener for 2 years before returning to join his father in 1983. In January 2009, we were fortunate to be joined by Dr. Krista Wheildon who had graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in 2004. Both Dr. MacKenzie and Dr. Wheildon are certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease and regularly participate in continuing education. The goal of Dr. Ken MacKenzie was to provide excellence in eye care to all his patients – today, our clinic continues his vision, offering the very best in care and services to our patients.