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Spadina Optometry
Category: Health and Medical Optometrists Optometrists [Edit]
127 Spadina AvenueToronto, ON M5V 2L7
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 703-2797
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wed 9 am - 7 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
11 reviews for Spadina Optometry
11 reviews in English
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Review from Alan W.
Toronto, ON
2/1/2012
I was referred to Dr. David Wilkinson (the other optometrist practicing at this office) by my family doctor and I am glad he did.
This optometrist office is centrally located (just a short walk from my office), and the staff there are extremely friendly and courteous, and the waiting area/optical store is comfortable (good selection of music playing) -- though I wished they have a bigger and more current selection of magazines as there is usually a short wait to see the optometrist.
I didn't see the office mascot when I was there, but it's really cool that they have a dog there.
The staff is very accomodating in scheduling appointments and were very easy to deal with when I had to change my appointment at the last minute -- I actually had to change my appointment twice in one day!
Dr. Wilkinson is very professional, thorough, approachable and knowledgable. I was there for a minor emergency appointment and Dr. Wilkinson treated my emergency very well. While I was there he even managed to squeeze in my annual eye exam which I was due for. -
Review from Zachary G.
Toronto, ON
2/5/2012
I had never thought to use Yelp to find an optometrist but it turns out that it is useful for many things besides restaurants.
Dr. Heeney is located downtown and is perfect for those who work or go to school in the area. Her office is open and stylish and has comfortable leather couches to sit on while you are waiting. It is a huge improvement on the waiting rooms of most doctors I have visited. In addition to the comfortable seating area, Dr. Heeney has an adorable little toy poodle named Buttercup that runs free throughout the office. In fact, she jumped up and sat on my girlfriend's lap while we were waiting.
Once the appointment began, I was impressed by Dr. Heeney's assistants and the doctor herself. Everyone was incredibly courteous and easygoing and all seemed very confident in making a quick diagnosis of my problem. I looked at the equipment that she was using and it appeared to be very modern.
When I was told I would need glasses, I was asked to look through the broad selection that they had available. With the help of my girlfriend, I quickly settled on a pair that I have been complimented on many times since I started wearing them.
If I had such a great experience, why am I only giving Dr. Heeney four stars? One word - price. This place is very expensive for an optometrist, likely because of the rent that Dr. Heeney must pay to locate herself in the middle of downtown. While I understand that reality, it does not make it any easier to have to pay a decent portion of the expense out of pocket even though I have a decent health insurance policy. Despite this, I would be happy to return to Dr. Heeney. -
Review from Denise S.
Updated - 1/6/2012
For contact lens wearers:
You can register online with Dr. Heeney's clinic and they automatically input what type of contact lenses you wear and the prescription. Next time you need new contacts, you can just place an order online and in about 1 week they will be delivered either to your home or you can pick them up at the clinic. Amazingly convenient!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/30/2011
Thanks Yelp for yet another great recommendation!
I haven't had my eyes checked for over 2 years and… Read more »
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Review from Kent P.
Can't complain. Good central location, Dr. Heeney is very nice, quick, and professional. Her assistants emailed me pictures of my eye. COOL. And there is a dog that lives there.
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Review from Lindsay S.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2011
Love these guys!
Convenient and have convenient hours. -
Review from Martin S.
Toronto, ON
6/8/2011
Dr. Heeney and staff were helpful and accommodating the few times I have needed their services. She took time to explain things in a relaxed atmosphere. I bought glasses which I'm happy with. Another time I had something painfully caught in my eye after working on home renos, and they squeezed me in immediately. They pointed out that any emergency eye care was fully covered by OHIP so I was in and out in no time!
Great selection of frames along with protective eyewear and goggles. Location is perfect too! -
Review from tokill a.
Etobicoke, ON
11/24/2010
I'd procrastinated for a number of years, well, 10 to be exact on getting glasses and that outdated prescription filled. It became apparent I needed glasses when I was squinting at a 60" Plasma screen from 5 feet away. Who woulda thunk??
So, I decided to go to a place close to work. They fit me in quite quickly, got an exam (without those drops that dilate your eyes and make you look like your drug-fucked on LSD/PCP for the rest of the day), and voila! Pretty painless.
I also wanted frames that they didn't stock (RayBan). They were able to get them, with the prescription put in, in two days (start to finish).
Service was outstanding, even following up with me to make sure I could indeed see after I got my glasses without any headaches.
Really, my only regret is that I can't use my glasses to burn things with the Sun.
Highly recommended. -
Review from Neil T.
Toronto, ON
3/22/2010
Went here based on Michelle's review and was not disappointed at all!
In my opinion, optometrists get a really short end of the health care stick -- they only see patients once every couple years (maybe yearly if they're lucky), OHIP doesn't cover examinations, and patients are as about as loyal as Toronto Raptors fans (not loyal at all!!!). I think they're highly under-appreciated in general.
Dr. Heeney and her staff are WICKED! The office is very family friendly with a comfortable seating area (watch out for the dog!), good selection of designer glasses, and generally a good feeling overall.
Behind the doors, she's all business...but speaks to you in an educated, yet comfortable manner. I highly recommend this place! -
Review from A V.
Toronto, ON
4/10/2010
A couple of years ago I was having trouble with my eyes. Unexplained pain which I thought might be eye strain (I'm stuck looking at a computer for too much of my day). I found Dr. Heeney on the internet and since she is close to where I work I decided to visit her.
She really took the time to listen to my concerns and after a thorough assessment she assured me that there was nothing serious wrong. She gave me some advice about reducing eye strain, etc, which has been useful.
I'm about due for another routine exam and I will definitely be booking with Dr. Heeney. The office is really nice, conveniently located and everyone's very friendly there.
Just a piece of advice, when you do go remember to bring some sunglasses. If she puts those drops in your eyes for the exam, it's hard to keep your eyes open when you go out into the bright sunshine later! :) -
Review from Michelle V.
Toronto, ON
5/14/2009
I discovered this optometrist because she was referred to me by a nearby walk-in clinic... one of those "this optometrist is in walking distance; why don't you go there?" No regrets! She was awesome :)
Now, seriously - am I just throwing the word "awesome" about too liberally? I mean, I'm talking about a bloody optometrist, here (not literally, of course). Those visits are suppose to be 'which is clearer? one or two', 'how much do I owe?', 'when I can pick them up and so on'.
Well, the staff is great. When in the examining rooms, it's all business but with comfortable conversation. In the reception area and glasses frame display, they are so friendly and honest and a good group of people to be around. Plus, there's this really tiny morsel of a puppy hanging out behind the desk. SOLD!
Picking out frames is harder than one would think, especially for the first time - the girls who work the desk gave me their honest opinion and were comfortable to joke around with making it feel like I was shopping with some old friends. Trust me, it's not as depressing as that last sentence came off. And Dr. Heeney is so comforting when it comes to sticking lights and objects near my eyeballs - if such a thing can exist.
PS: I ended up getting frames that made me look and feel like Dana Scully from The X-Files.Listed in: Surprise Finds
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Review from Frau L.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2011
Making an appointment was easy (about 1 week). Once there the staff was very helpful and welcoming. Overall experience was good! The place has a good atmosphere let alone good location! Most defiently recommend to anyone in need of a new optician. Found the perfect glasses too!
