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Your Trusted Optometrists in Kamloops, BC
Thompson Rivers Family Optometry is dedicated to providing comprehensive family eye care with a focus on compassion, trust, and expertise. Our team specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopia, while utilizing advanced technologies like digital retinal imaging and OCT scans. We prioritize patient education, ensuring clients understand their treatment plans and available options. With a commitment to personalized care, we serve individuals of all ages, from children's eye exams to diabetic eye care.Our clinic's convenient location in Northills Shopping Centre and flexible scheduling accommodate busy lifestyles. By combining cutting-edge diagnostics with a patient-centered approach, we help families maintain optimal eye health and vision clarity. Our experienced optometrists bring decades of clinical knowledge to every consultation, emphasizing preventive care and early detection of ocular diseases. We strive to make eye care accessible and stress-free, offering clear communication and tailored solutions for each patient's unique needs.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Dry Eye Therapy
Myopia Control
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
Digital Eye Strain
Glaucoma Management
Cataract Screening
Emergency Eye Care
Children's Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Highlights and features
- We utilize cutting-edge diagnostic technology like OCT scans for precise eye health assessments.
- Our team specializes in managing complex conditions including dry eye and glaucoma.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and lifestyles.
- Our clinic provides comprehensive care for all ages, from children's eye exams to diabetic eye screenings.
- We prioritize patient education to ensure clear understanding of treatment options and eye health.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams assess vision acuity, eye health, and systemic conditions affecting ocular wellness. Using digital retinal imaging and OCT scans, we detect early signs of disease while evaluating prescription needs. This service caters to all ages, ensuring accurate diagnoses and preventive care strategies tailored to individual lifestyles.
Dry Eye Therapy
We specialize in diagnosing and managing chronic dry eye through advanced treatments like artificial tears, prescription medications, and lifestyle adjustments. Our approach combines symptom relief with addressing underlying causes such as environmental factors or systemic conditions, improving long-term ocular comfort and health.
Glaucoma Management
Our clinic offers comprehensive glaucoma screening and ongoing management using tonometry, visual field testing, and OCT imaging. We develop personalized treatment plans involving medicated drops, laser therapy, or surgical referrals to control intraocular pressure and prevent vision loss.
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
We provide pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for laser vision correction candidates. Our consultations assess corneal thickness, refractive errors, and eye health to determine LASIK suitability while discussing alternative vision correction options for optimal outcomes.
Digital Eye Strain
We address symptoms caused by prolonged screen use through ergonomic assessments, specialized eyewear prescriptions, and vision therapy techniques. Our solutions reduce eye fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches associated with digital device overuse in both work and recreational settings.
People
Dr. Robert Allaway
Optometrist
Dr. Allaway graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1996. He specializes in general and geriatric optometry, focusing on problem-solving and patient education. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he brings expertise in comprehensive eye health management to our practice.
Questions
What services does Thompson Rivers Family Optometry offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, dry eye therapy, glaucoma management, cataract screening, myopia control, laser eye surgery consultations, and emergency eye care for all ages.
How can I book an appointment?
Schedule online through our website, call us at 250.376.1985, or visit our clinic in Northills Shopping Centre during business hours.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we offer emergency eye care for sudden vision changes, eye injuries, or severe irritation outside regular office hours.
What technology do you use for eye exams?
We employ digital retinal imaging, OCT scans, and advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure precise, early detection of eye health issues.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Most services are covered by BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) for eligible patients. We recommend checking specific coverage details with your provider.
Reviews (4)
Danielle Boudreau
Mar 26, 2021
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Some of the reviews on here seem extremely inaccurate. I've been getting eye care done since a young age and going to Thompson Rivers Family Optometry has by far been the best experience I've had. They are very kind, professional and time efficient. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff and Dr. Frison. I am happy to say I've found somewhere I plan on going to for my vision needs and I would highly recommend them to anyone!!
Nicole Edmund
Jan 23, 2021
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Lady that does the glasses fitting didn't do her job properly 2x. The tops of my ears were chaffing then I kept getting headaches (glasses tech later told me they weren't fitted properly). When I broke my glasses, I wasn't asked if they could help me in my dilemma. I had to go to an outside source to finally fix the fit and the arm of my glasses. Will never go here again
Emily Nunyabusiness
Sep 12, 2019
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I've never had a bad experience here. I arrived 5 minutes before my appointment, and I was seen practically immediately. I had numerous tests done and the Dr answered all my questions. She even fixed my glasses, and thoroughly explained the condition of my eyes. She was very friendly, warm, and helpful. She was excellent with my daughter, keeping her engaged and comfortable. I would absolutely recommend.
Shylynn Sinclair
Jul 08, 2019
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Today I went in to see if my lenses could be switched out as their policy permits within 90 days satisfaction guarantee. As I was trying to explain to Tami who was helping me, what it was I was needing changed with my glasses, a staff member by the name of "DIANNE" was behind the counter at the till and interrupted my conversation with Tami who was helping me. Unprovoked, she started screaming and yelling at me from the front desk, and then later the hallway, telling me repeatedly to leave or she'd have security throw me out, that I was being rude, and at that point she came around the front desk
