At York Medical Eye Care, our team of healthcare professionals provide patients with the best quality services for all their medical needs. We believe in understanding the root of each patient's health concerns through a carefully systematic and personalized approach. We aim to minimize confusion by providing straightforward information regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Jennifer Byun O.D. completed Honours Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto downtown campus, then moved to Boston to continue her optometry studies at the prestigious New England College of Optometry. During her studies, she has trained at the Perkins School for the Blind helping special needs children with low vision, and at Boston Medical Center assisting traumatic eye injury, congenital cataract, or keratoconus patients with specialty contact lenses.
Dr. Byun provides comprehensive eye care including contact lens fitting, dry eye management, laser eye surgery co-management, diabetic visual assessment, and low vision consultation. Dr. Byun also works at an ophthalmology practice in Toronto assisting glaucoma and keratoconus management.
Dr. Byun has just recently got LASIK surgery to correct her myopia and is excited to share her experience with her patients.
Dr. Byun has a commitment to providing the best eye care and developing great relationships with patients to better serve their needs. She is fluent in both English and Korean and welcomes patients of all ages!
Dr. Patrick Cheung was born and raised in the GTA. He then went on to the University of Waterloo to complete both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees. He is proud to offer residents of York Region a highly personalized style of eye care.
Dr. Cheung's clinical training includes an Ocular Disease externship at the Eye Associates of Pinellas in Florida, where he treated and managed conditions such as dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He also completed a Laser Eye Surgery internship at LASIK MD, performing consultations and post surgery management for laser eye surgery. Furthermore, he trained at the Guelph Vision Therapy Centre and is currently involved with vision therapy for the treatment and management of concussions and eye-related reading and learning problems.
In addition to providing comprehensive eye care, Dr. Cheung's clinical interests include contact lenses, myopia control, and vision therapy. He is passionate about using the most advanced knowledge, technologies, and products in the eye care world to provide personalized eye care and to ensure his patients have healthy eyes and clear vision.
York Medical Eye Care offers what we believe to be the most important services in ensuring your vision is clear and and your eyes are at its healthiest.
Our eye exams include advanced diagnostic testing, a full assessment with one of our optometrists, and a consultation with our opticians and eye care experts. All patients are recommended to have annual eye exams. You will always leave our office being more educated about your eyes than ever before.
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How you see this world is through your lenses. There are thousands of lenses out there, but how do you know which one fits your lifestyle, needs, and budget? We have selected a carefully-curated collection of frames and lenses to fit every patient and our opticians and lens experts are able to help guide you through the process.
Learn moreThere are many eye conditions that can happen suddenly and should be treated immediately. At York Medical Eye Care, we have the equipment and expertise to accommodate eye-related emergencies to make sure that your eyes are well taken care of. Please schedule an appointment if you have any of the following:
Our retinal camera allows us to see the condition and take an image of your retina - a thin layer of tissue inside of your eye. Our optometrists will take the time to explain all the different parts about your eye and how to maintain good eye health.
This is part of our standard eye exam.
Learn moreThis state-of-the-art retinal scan allows us to use infrared light to look at your eye in detail beyond what is seen in a regular eye exam. This can allow us to detect, diagnose, and treat sight-threatening conditions years earlier than ever before. If you have, or are at risk of eye conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration amongst many others, this is a test for you.
This is part of our standard eye exam.
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This test allows us to check your peripheral vision. It can be used to detect many conditions, from common problems such as glaucoma to life-threatening conditions such as brain tumours.
Learn moreYour eyes are special and no other eyes are shaped like yours - and so, contact lenses will fit every eye differently. Whether you are brand new to contact lenses or have been wearing them for years, we are able to assess to see if your contacts are fitting you properly.
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Laser eye surgery has come a long way and its safety is well documented. We are able to use our advanced technologies to assess your eyes and lifestyle to see if you are a candidate for surgery and guide you with your decision.
Learn moreOver 30% of our children are becoming nearsighted - and that number is growing every day. There are technologies available now that can help slow down or stop these changes in prescriptions.
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In this digital age where near-work is a way of life, our focusing abilities are more important than ever. There are many visual conditions that can affect how we focus, read, and see the world. Often, these problems go undetected. We are able to find these problems early on and treat them, benefiting you in school, work, and life.
Learn moreAt York Medical Eye Care, our mission is to provide you with the clearest vision possible. We have put together a carefully-curated selection of frames and lenses that suit every style, personality, lifestyle, and budget.
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York Medical Eye Care is able to direct bill a wide range of insurance plans — reducing your out-of-pocket expenses and eliminating insurance paperwork. Check to see if we are able to submit your plan directly.
Ask us about our promotions! York Medical Eye Care offers budget-friendly promotions so you can rest assured knowing the entire family has their eye health taken care of.
The team at York Medical Eye Care wants every patient to gain a deeper understanding of how to best take care of your eye health, which is why all our blogs emphasize the importance of eye care and how it applies to you.
Do you know if you've been fitted with the right contact lenses for your eyes? It is so easy to buy contact lenses online nowadays, but are they all right for your eyes? Although they may look the same, there are many different types of contact lenses depending on one's needs and prescription type.
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If you need to wear glasses to see far away, there is a good chance you are nearsighted, or myopic. This article will be for you. There are many other reasons people need to wear glasses, but these solutions will only apply if you or your child is nearsighted.
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Diabetes is a serious and sometimes life-changing disease deriving from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of blood glucose (sugar), which is an energy source. Since individuals living with diabetes do not produce or effectively use insulin, they are prone to high blood sugar levels, which can damage organs, blood vessels, and nerves.
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With winter bearing down on us, pink eye, red eyes, and irritated eyes are becoming a regular occurrence. What do you need to know about it and what should you do?
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As a child, you've probably been told to eat carrots because they are good for your eyes. Is this even true?
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Sure, wearing sunglasses can look great. But why are they important for the health of your eyes? The most important job of sunglasses is to keep your eyes protected from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) and blue light rays.
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We've heard it before; an undetected vision or eye health problem can affect a child's academic performance. However, you might not have heard it can also affect a child's behaviour and social skills.
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A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. The lens is normally transparent and is located behind the iris. The lens bends light rays so that the image can be formed on the retina. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age and tof 40 and the number one cause of blindness in the world. Luckily, with regular eye exams and treatment, they can be slowed and treated with ease.
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17730 Leslie Street, Unit 110
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E4
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