Business Details
46 Years
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Emergency
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Comprehensive Eye Care Services in Summerland, BC
Summerland Optometry has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eyecare services since 1980, serving generations of families in the South Okanagan region. Our team of experienced optometrists, including Dr. Kimberley Goods, Dr. Amber Jeannotte, and Dr. Laura Moyer, prioritizes personalized care, utilizing advanced technology to address diverse vision needs. We specialize in dry eye therapy, vision rehabilitation, and vision therapy programs, ensuring tailored solutions for patients of all ages. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our adoption of cutting-edge treatments like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radiofrequency (RF) therapy. With a focus on community connection and education, we strive to exceed patient expectations through compassionate, evidence-based care.Our locally owned practice emphasizes seamless collaboration between doctors and staff to deliver accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. We maintain a wheelchair-accessible facility in downtown Summerland, offering a wide selection of designer eyewear and contact lenses. Our dedication to preventative care includes regular eye exams that detect systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, patient education, and fostering long-term relationships built on trust and expertise.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Dry Eye Therapy
Vision Therapy
Myopia Management
Contact Lens Fittings
Eyeglass Dispensing
Pediatric Eye Care
Senior Eye Exams
Ocular Disease Management
Vision Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of dedicated optometric service to the South Okanagan community
- Specialized dry eye clinic with IPL and RF therapy technology
- Vision rehabilitation expertise for post-concussion and long-covid recovery
- Locally owned practice with three experienced optometrists and specialized staff
- Wheelchair-accessible facility with same-day urgent eye care availability
What people say
Professional and friendly attitude
No pressure to buy glasses
Thorough explanations of conditions
Personalized care approach
Exceptional staff interactions
Services
Dry Eye Therapy
Our specialized dry eye clinic offers advanced diagnostics and treatments for chronic dry eye conditions. Using meibography and tear film analysis, we identify root causes like meibomian gland dysfunction. Treatment options include IPL therapy to reduce inflammation, radiofrequency treatments to improve gland function, and Zest lid cleaning for bacterial biofilm removal. Our approach combines in-office procedures with personalized at-home care plans to provide lasting relief from symptoms like irritation, redness, and contact lens discomfort.
Vision Therapy
Our vision therapy program addresses binocular vision disorders and visual processing issues through customized treatment plans. Led by residency-trained optometrists, sessions use specialized equipment to improve eye teaming, focusing, and tracking abilities. The program benefits patients with strabismus, amblyopia, and vision-related learning difficulties. Weekly in-office sessions combined with daily home exercises help patients develop essential visual skills for reading, learning, and daily activities, with treatment durations varying from 10 weeks to over a year.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye examinations combine traditional testing with advanced diagnostic technology to assess both vision and ocular health. Using Optomap retinal imaging and OCT scans, we detect early signs of diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The exam includes visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and binocular vision assessment. We emphasize preventative care, often identifying systemic health issues like diabetes through ocular manifestations, with recommended exam frequencies tailored to individual patient needs.
Myopia Management
Our evidence-based myopia management program slows the progression of nearsightedness in children using multiple treatment approaches. Options include MiyoSmart lenses with defocus technology, soft multifocal contact lenses, and atropine therapy. Our optometrists create individualized treatment plans considering family history, lifestyle factors, and progression rates. The program includes regular monitoring to assess effectiveness and adjust interventions as needed, helping reduce long-term risks of vision-threatening conditions associated with high myopia.
Vision Rehabilitation
Specialized vision rehabilitation services help patients recover from acquired brain injuries, including concussions and strokes. Our residency-trained optometrists develop customized treatment plans to restore binocular vision and visual processing skills. The program addresses symptoms like double vision, reading difficulties, and spatial disorientation through targeted therapeutic exercises. We collaborate with other healthcare providers to support comprehensive recovery, using specialized equipment and techniques to improve visual function and quality of life.
People
Dr. Kimberley Goods
Optometrist
Dr. Goods completed her optometry doctorate at the University of Waterloo in 2011 and has specialized training in vision therapy. She leads our vision therapy program and brings personal experience through her son's vision therapy needs. She values family-centered care and community involvement.
Dr. Amber Jeannotte
Optometrist
Dr. Jeannotte graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2010 as valedictorian. She has extensive experience in rural optometry and mobile clinics, with a focus on community outreach and pediatric eye care. She brings expertise in ocular disease management.
Dr. Laura Moyer
Optometrist
Dr. Moyer completed a neuro-optometry residency in Indianapolis, specializing in vision rehabilitation after brain injuries. She has helped patients recover binocular vision after strokes and concussions, combining her expertise in ocular disease management with functional vision recovery.
Maegan Fulton
Vision Therapist
Maegan leads our vision therapy clinic with over 15 years of optometric experience. She specializes in developing personalized therapy programs for children with vision-related learning difficulties and adults recovering from visual impairments.
Sandrine
Optician
Sandrine brings 16 years of optometric experience, including specialized training in France. She assists patients with eyewear selection and provides expertise in lens customization, combining her background in opticianry with customer service excellence.
Questions
What specialized eye care services do you offer beyond regular exams?
We provide advanced dry eye therapy with IPL and RF technology, vision therapy programs for binocular vision disorders, myopia management for children, and vision rehabilitation for post-concussion recovery.
How do you handle urgent eye care needs?
We offer same-day appointments for eye emergencies like sudden vision changes, foreign objects, or acute eye pain. Our optometrists have specialized equipment to treat most urgent conditions without requiring ER visits.
What makes your vision therapy program unique?
Our program combines weekly in-office sessions with home exercises using specialized equipment like 3D software and prisms. Led by residency-trained therapists, it addresses learning-related vision problems and post-injury recovery.
Do you accept optical insurance plans?
We work with most major insurance providers including Blue Cross, Sun Life, and Manulife. Patients should verify coverage details with their providers before appointments as we cannot monitor individual plan usage.
How often should adults have eye exams?
We recommend exams every 1-2 years for adults depending on age and risk factors. Patients with diabetes, hypertension, or existing eye conditions may require more frequent monitoring as determined during consultations.
What technology do you use for eye disease detection?
Our diagnostic tools include Optomap retinal imaging, OCT scans for cross-sectional eye analysis, and meibography for dry eye assessment. These technologies enable early detection of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
