Dr. Romie Dhaliwal

Dr. Romie Dhaliwal An eye enthusiast practicing family eye care, managing motherhood, and spreading awareness!

01/02/2026

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Looking back as we step into 2026, I’m so proud of all that Academy Optical has grown into.Two years of working here and...
01/01/2026

Looking back as we step into 2026, I’m so proud of all that Academy Optical has grown into.

Two years of working here and one full year of ownership with Arsh…..what a journey. From learning and implementing advanced dry eye treatments like RF and IPL, to a full office renovation this past summer, the growth came in ways we never expected. The universe truly accelerated us.

Beyond clinical growth, this year allowed us to open our doors to the community in ways we never imagined—shooting CTV Morning Live in the office, honoring our local MLAs, hosting a comedy show, and even celebrating a milestone 40th birthday within these walls.

We are endlessly grateful for the continued trust and support from our patients. Winnipeg’s love for supporting local truly shows, and it means everything to us. This is a dream come true for Arsh and me.

Stepping into 2026 with bigger dreams, deeper gratitude, and excitement for what’s ahead 🙏🏽

What a vibe at the classic Rae & Jerry’s Steak house 🥩The perfect holiday-season atmosphere spent connecting with optome...
12/30/2025

What a vibe at the classic Rae & Jerry’s Steak house 🥩
The perfect holiday-season atmosphere spent connecting with optometry students from first year to fourth year, Waterloo to ICO.
So much potential in one room. Loved the conversations, networking, and getting to know the future of our profession.

Officially reached the no tears on Santa’s lap era 🎅😂! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
12/24/2025

Officially reached the no tears on Santa’s lap era 🎅😂! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄

💚Matching jackets. Matching energy. One big AO family💚These Figs fleece jackets (embroidered so perfectly by ) made us...
12/19/2025

💚Matching jackets. Matching energy. One big AO family💚

These Figs fleece jackets (embroidered so perfectly by ) made us feel even more bonded as a team! Feeling cozy, warm (inside and out 🥰)proud, and very Academy Optical!

Having Rhonda, our AO grandma, right in the middle, with Mama Elaine on one side and the rest of us leaning in like the kids we are 😂… this photo just felt right 🥹.

Huge thank you to for capturing our true, authentic selves….it honestly felt like a family photo shoot.

To our patients and community: thank you for letting us do what we love, together 🙏🏽.
From our Academy Optical family to yours,
Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday Season🎄✨

💚Team AO

Our Christmas nails tradition with my girl Carmen—started after we came back from optometry school in Chicago—is officia...
12/14/2025

Our Christmas nails tradition with my girl Carmen—started after we came back from optometry school in Chicago—is officially celebrating 15 years this year 🎄💅🏽

It marks the start off our holiday season every single time. No matter how busy life gets, we always make time for this tradition, and honestly… it’s what truly puts me in the holiday spirit each year.

We even added some gems this time to celebrate the big 1️⃣5️⃣ And I think we may have finally found our forever home for this tradition.

We love you you ladies were SO much fun. What a special space you’ve created 🤍

Our Christmas nails tradition with my girl Carmen—started after we came back from optometry school in Chicago—is officia...
12/14/2025

Our Christmas nails tradition with my girl Carmen—started after we came back from optometry school in Chicago—is officially celebrating 15 years this year 🎄💅🏽

It marks the start off our holiday season every single time. No matter how busy life gets, we always make time for this tradition, and honestly… it’s what truly puts me in the holiday spirit each year.

We even added some gems this time to celebrate the big 1️⃣5️⃣ And I think we may have finally found our forever home for this tradition.

We love you —you ladies were SO much fun. What a special space you’ve created 🤍

A big thank you to the WEI team and Hoffmann-La Roche for hosting such a valuable evening for us MB optometrists on the ...
10/10/2025

A big thank you to the WEI team and Hoffmann-La Roche for hosting such a valuable evening for us MB optometrists on the co-management of retinal disease. Dr. Andre Jastrzebski, Dr. Josh Manusow, and Dr. Deepa Yoganathan shared excellent insights on referral timing, new treatment options for AMD, DME, and RVO, and the importance of patient education.

Always so grateful for the close collab between our optometry and ophthalmology colleagues here in Manitoba — a wonderful evening of learning, great food and drinks, and even better company, of course 😉👌!

This weekend was more than just a workshop—it was truly a healing experience. There were moments I got goosebumps hearin...
09/29/2025

This weekend was more than just a workshop—it was truly a healing experience. There were moments I got goosebumps hearing the life-changing patient stories shared by Dr. Angela Peddle and Dr. Vi Tu Banh. The power of optometry to heal and transform lives left me in awe. What a privilege it is to be in this profession 🙏🏽.

Every primary care optometrist needs to take this type of course. Whether it’s amblyopia, strabismus, concussions, or TBIs, the tools we gain here can change lives—sometimes with something as small as a microprism or a tint. Patients who’ve been everywhere else and found no relief may finally get answers through vision care.

This was the 15th time this course has been taught in just 3 years, and I can see why—it’s inspirational, empowering, and absolutely essential. I’d take it again in a heartbeat and recommend it to every colleague!

We even started the morning with laughing yoga in the parking lot (the perfect energy boost!) and ended on the sweetest note—Dr. Peddle had shared a Winnie-the-Pooh quote during her lecture, only to realize Pooh was actually from Winnipeg! 🐻 I was able to gift her the children’s book I read to my own kids, and before flying back to Ontario, she even had the chance to visit the Winnie-the-Pooh Museum. Such a special full-circle moment.

Grateful to Dr. Peddle and Dr. Banh for bringing this transformational course to Winnipeg, and to Dr. Matt Anderson for hosting us. Grateful for the recharge and eager to put these tools into action with my patients!

Late post, but we’re proud to share that Academy Optical was a Gold Sponsor for the Northern Nightmare men’s softball te...
09/17/2025

Late post, but we’re proud to share that Academy Optical was a Gold Sponsor for the Northern Nightmare men’s softball team at the World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama this summer! 🥎 Huge congratulations to the team on bringing home two golds and a silver 🥇🥇🥈. We’re so proud to support you and thank you for trusting us with your eye care 👀 !

A nice evening celebrating and welcoming the newest optometrists to Manitoba! This year, we even added another Dr. Dhali...
09/05/2025

A nice evening celebrating and welcoming the newest optometrists to Manitoba!

This year, we even added another Dr. Dhaliwal to the mix—though I’m still holding strong as the only female Dr. Dhaliwal in the province 😉

Here’s to your exciting journeys ahead and to serving our Manitoba community together. Welcome—we’re so glad to have you here!

One year of Academy Optical! Yay🥂We quietly hit a big milestone this week….our one year anniversary owning Academy Optic...
07/24/2025

One year of Academy Optical! Yay🥂
We quietly hit a big milestone this week….our one year anniversary owning Academy Optical. It’s been a year of growing, learning, and building something we’re really proud of💚!

We also had the joy of celebrating Rhonda’s 70th birthday—such a special milestone for someone who’s been part of Academy Optical for decades. It meant so much to share the day with you!
And… we did it! We completed our much needed renovation—just in time to wrap up our first year. Thank you so much for your patience during our one-month closure while we upgraded the space. It was a huge step, and we’re so glad to finally share the new and improved Academy Optical with you. I will post a video soon 😉.

To celebrate, we shared green and gold macarons from our favs —our Academy colours, of course—with all our patients. 💚💛

We’re still learning, still growing, and working out the kinks—but we’re getting better every day. Your support and understanding over the past year has meant the world. We’re so excited for what’s ahead—and can’t wait to see you soon!🙏🏽

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