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Trusted Eye Care Services in Red Deer, AB
The Eye Studio has been dedicated to providing innovative eye care services to individuals of all ages since its establishment. Our practice combines the expertise of Dr. Jason Holtom and Dr. Tedra Kindopp, who bring decades of combined experience in family vision care, contact lenses, and specialized vision therapy. We utilize the latest diagnostic technology to deliver comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis, and treatment options tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our commitment to personalized care extends to offering routine eye exams, myopia management, dry eye treatments, and emergency eye care services. Located in Red Deer, Alberta, we serve both local and regional communities while accepting most major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.Our team prioritizes patient education and takes time to explain treatment options, lens choices, and eyewear selections to help patients make informed decisions about their vision health. We maintain extended weekday hours to accommodate busy schedules and offer urgent care services for ocular emergencies. Our post-graduate trained optometrists specialize in vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation, addressing complex visual processing issues. Through continuous professional development, we stay at the forefront of optometric advancements to provide evidence-based care solutions. Our practice philosophy centers on building long-term relationships with patients while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and clinical excellence.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Designer Eyewear
Myopia Management
Emergency Eye Care
Vision Therapy
Dry Eye Treatment
Highlights and features
- Our optometrists have over 50 years combined experience in family eye care
- We utilize advanced diagnostic technology for precise eye health assessments
- Specialized vision therapy programs for visual processing and learning-related issues
- Comprehensive myopia management strategies since 2012
- Emergency eye care services available during regular business hours
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess vision health across all age groups using advanced diagnostic technology. We detect eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts while monitoring general health indicators such as diabetes. Our exams include binocular vision assessments to ensure optimal eye coordination, with specialized testing for children's learning-related vision issues and concussion recovery. Patients receive personalized recommendations for vision correction and eye health maintenance.
Contact Lenses
We offer customized contact lens fittings for various needs including daily wear, extended wear, and specialty lenses. Our optometrists fit toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses for presbyopia, and scleral lenses for irregular corneas. We provide training for first-time wearers and offer monovision options as alternatives to reading glasses. Our follow-up assessments ensure optimal comfort and vision correction tailored to each patient's lifestyle.
Myopia Management
Our evidence-based myopia management programs slow nearsightedness progression in children using multiple treatment approaches. We offer soft multifocal contact lenses, peripheral defocus spectacle lenses, and orthokeratology. Our optometrists monitor eye development through regular follow-ups to reduce long-term risks of high myopia complications. Treatment plans are customized based on each child's visual demands and family history of vision conditions.
Vision Therapy
Our vision therapy programs address visual processing disorders and eye coordination problems using specialized techniques. We treat amblyopia, strabismus, and visual issues from concussions through personalized therapy sessions. The program includes in-office treatments combined with home exercises to improve eye tracking, focusing, and binocular coordination. Our optometrists certified in behavioral optometry develop customized treatment plans for both children and adults.
Dry Eye Treatment
We provide comprehensive dry eye evaluations and personalized treatment plans for chronic dry eye sufferers. Our approach includes in-office treatments, home care recommendations, and specialized testing to identify underlying causes. We offer advanced solutions like punctal plugs, prescription medications, and lifestyle modifications to improve tear production and quality. Our dry eye management focuses on long-term relief rather than temporary symptom alleviation.
People
Dr. Jason Holtom
Optometrist
Dr. Holtom has practiced optometry in Alberta since 1994, specializing in family eye care, contact lenses, and vision therapy. Certified in refractive surgery co-management since 2000, he completed post-graduate vision therapy studies in 2012. He actively participates in professional development to provide evidence-based care solutions for patients of all ages.
Dr. Tedra Kindopp
Optometrist
Dr. Kindopp graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1997 and has focused on developmental optometry since 2014. She is board-certified in vision development and rehabilitation with fellowship from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Her expertise includes neuro-optometric rehabilitation and syntonics light therapy for visual processing disorders.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive eye exams starting at age 6 months, vision screening for learning-related issues, and myopia management programs tailored for children's visual development needs.
Do you handle eye emergencies after regular hours?
While we're closed after regular business hours, we recommend visiting the nearest emergency center for urgent eye issues and contacting us during business hours for follow-up care.
Do you accept vision insurance?
We accept most major vision insurance plans and can help process claims for eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear purchases to maximize your coverage benefits.
What is vision therapy used for?
Our vision therapy programs address eye coordination problems, visual processing disorders, concussion-related vision issues, and developmental visual delays through customized treatment plans.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can book appointments online through our website or by calling our Red Deer clinic directly at 403-352-8846 during regular business hours.
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Reviews (6)
Mary Morales
Oct 27, 2021
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The best team!... Great customer service!... Always reaching my needs and willing to help. Love them! Thanks Dr. Jason, Christina and staff there for your amazing job!
A. & E. Scrobe
Jun 18, 2021
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Christina was amazingly helpful and went above and beyond for me. I had a contact tear while on the road for work with no spares.
Called the Eye Studio and lucky I got Christina who confirmed with the optometrist they had a contact that would work for me. This was all within an hour of me getting her my info. I cant recommend Christina or the Eye Studio enough. I am very grateful for their help today.
Called the Eye Studio and lucky I got Christina who confirmed with the optometrist they had a contact that would work for me. This was all within an hour of me getting her my info. I cant recommend Christina or the Eye Studio enough. I am very grateful for their help today.
Lori Schiller
Apr 03, 2021
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The staff at The Eye Studio are exceptional. They go above and beyond. I had Kayla helping my son and I with purchasing and being fit for glasses and it was like working with family. The Eye Studio not only does eye exams, but they really care about your eyes and your vision. I know that my family and I are in good hands.
Gord Hull
Jan 06, 2021
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First fitting was exceptional service and satisfaction. Second set of prescription safety glasses have me instant headaches. When I called in for advice, I was told "your brain has to adjust..."
Guess what... Over a year later, the new glasses are unused on the shelf, I'm wearing my OLD glasses still, my brain is fine, and my family has re-adjusted our optometry patronage elsewhere...
... So disappointed.....
Guess what... Over a year later, the new glasses are unused on the shelf, I'm wearing my OLD glasses still, my brain is fine, and my family has re-adjusted our optometry patronage elsewhere...
... So disappointed.....
Joan Yee
Dec 07, 2020
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Love the Eye Studio! Our family has been making the drive to Red Deer ( from YEG) to see Dr. Holtom and team for many years. Dr. Holtom takes care of more than just your "sight" - he is able to identify and support your vision and how this even relates to an individual's day to day functioning. For example he noticed my child at age 8 wasn't meeting certain developmental milestones with her vision and, as it turned out, this was affecting school performance - as a result he brought attention to something not previously identified by any type of learning assessment. It changed the way we supported
Bob McFarlane
Nov 29, 2020
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I am a long time client of The Eye Studio and have never been unsatisfied. My most recent visit to Dr. Holtom, was to have my eyes examined and then replace my glasses and sunglasses with new ones. Everything went well. Kayla did a great job of fitting me with my new frames. Very happy!
