We're inside Woodside Square, which means getting to us takes a few minutes longer than pulling up outside a street-front shop. Arriving a bit early means you're not rushing, and we can get your details sorted before your appointment time rather than eating into it.
Nothing complicated — it's just a few more steps than you might expect.
There's free parking around Woodside Square, but the closest spots go quickly at busy times. Allow a couple of minutes to park.
Head inside through whichever entrance you've parked nearest to. All of them lead through to the main concourse.
We're located in the middle of the mall, not by the entrances — so it's a short walk once you're inside, whichever door you came through.
Look for the Woodside Eyecare storefront at Unit 129. We'll confirm your details and coverage before you go through.
First time visiting? We've put together walking directions from each mall entrance so you know exactly where you're going. See how to find us →
None of these take long to sort out, and each one genuinely changes what we can do for you on the day.
Bring your OHIP card, plus your private insurance information if you have it. We'll check what you're covered for and direct-bill where we can, so you know the cost before anything goes ahead.
A list of any medications, supplements or eye drops you're taking — even ones that seem unrelated to your eyes. Plenty of common medications affect vision, eye pressure or tear production, and knowing about them changes what we look for.
If your doctor has referred you, bring the referral letter along too.
Bring your most recent pair, or the pair you reach for most often. We'll read the prescription off them and compare it against what we measure on the day.
You don't need to bring every pair you own — one is plenty. If you have prescription sunglasses or reading glasses you rely on daily, feel free to bring those too, but there's no need to empty the drawer.
Come with your glasses on instead. Contact lenses reshape the front surface of your eye slightly, so wearing them right up to your appointment can affect your measurements and the health checks we do.
If you do arrive in your lenses, you'll need to take them out — so please bring your own case and solution to remove and store them safely. We can't reuse or supply someone else's.
Mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and lash extensions all get in the way. We examine the very edge of your eyelids and the base of your lashes under magnification — makeup sits exactly there, and flakes of it can end up on the eye surface during testing.
It also affects imaging and any dry eye assessment, because we're looking at the gland openings along the lash line. Coming bare-faced around the eyes makes everything we do more accurate — the rest of your face is entirely up to you.
Here for application or driving vision testing? Bring the form your service or the Ministry gave you — we'll complete and sign it during your visit. Form testing details →
Plan on being in the clinic for at least 30 minutes. If your eyes need dilating, expect to be here longer.
We'll confirm your details, health card and coverage, then talk through why you're here — any symptoms, changes you've noticed, your medications, and whether eye conditions run in your family.
We measure your current glasses, check your vision and eye pressure, and take a standard OCT scan. If you've chosen to add Optomap wide-field imaging or a specialised OCT, that happens here too.
Your optometrist checks your prescription properly, examines the front and back of your eyes under the slit lamp, and reviews your scans with you — explaining what they're seeing rather than just filing it away.
You'll leave with your prescription and a clear picture of your eye health. If you need glasses or contact lenses, our opticians will help you choose frames and lenses that suit your prescription and your day.
Book your exam and we'll take it from there. If you're unsure what you need, just ask — we'll talk it through first.
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