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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Optometry Practice in Fergus, ON
Fergus Eye Care has been dedicated to providing high-quality eye and vision care to the Fergus community since the 1940s. Founded by Dr. William Dickie in 1949, we are a family-focused practice led by experienced optometrists Dr. Emma Reed, Dr. Nancy Hopfner, and Dr. Jason Chau. Our commitment to personalized service is rooted in our deep connection to the local community, where we prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs to deliver tailored eye care solutions. We utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, retinal imaging technology, and disease detection methods to ensure comprehensive eye health assessments. Our practice emphasizes thorough, unhurried exams that address all patient questions while leveraging decades of combined professional expertise.We actively contribute to global eye care initiatives through partnerships with organizations like Optometry Giving Sight and support local causes such as the Fergus Lions Club. Our historic downtown location combines modern medical technology with a warm, accessible environment, featuring accommodations for patients with mobility needs. With over 75 years of continuous service, we maintain our founding mission of improving lives through exceptional vision care while adapting to evolving patient needs and technological advancements.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Children's Eye Exams
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
Digital Eye Strain Treatment
Emergency Eye Care
Eye Disease Diagnosis
Eyewear Sales
Contact Lens Sales
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of continuous optometry experience in the Fergus community
- Our practice utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment and retinal imaging technology
- We provide personalized service with unhurried, comprehensive eye examinations
- Our team includes optometrists with international eye care mission experience
- We maintain historic downtown accessibility with modern patient accommodations
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams assess vision prescription, eye health, and systemic health indicators. Using advanced diagnostic technology, we detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes while providing personalized vision correction solutions for all ages. Exams follow Canadian Association of Optometrists guidelines with customized scheduling based on individual needs.
Contact Lens Exams
Specialized contact lens evaluations ensure safe, comfortable vision correction. Our optometrists assess corneal health, tear film quality, and lifestyle needs to recommend optimal lens materials and wearing schedules. We provide follow-up care for both first-time wearers and experienced users seeking updated prescriptions.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Annual diabetic eye exams monitor for retinopathy and macular edema using advanced imaging technology. Our optometrists track vascular changes in the retina and collaborate with primary care physicians to manage ocular complications of diabetes, emphasizing early intervention to preserve vision.
Children's Eye Exams
Developmental eye exams for children detect vision problems affecting learning and growth. We assess visual milestones, binocular vision, and eye coordination from infancy through adolescence, providing early intervention for conditions like strabismus and amblyopia to ensure proper visual development.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate evaluation and treatment for eye injuries, sudden vision changes, and ocular emergencies. Our team handles trauma cases, foreign body removal, and acute infections during business hours, with referral protocols for after-hours critical care situations requiring hospital intervention.
People
Dr. Emma Reed
Optometrist
Dr. Reed graduated from the University of Waterloo's Doctor of Optometry program in 2019. She brings international experience from eye care missions in Moldova and Kenya, combining global perspective with local community focus. A Fergus resident since 2019, she specializes in comprehensive family eye care.
Dr. Nancy Hopfner
Optometrist
With over 35 years of practice since graduating from the University of Waterloo in 1988, Dr. Hopfner is deeply embedded in Fergus community organizations. She maintains active memberships in professional associations and focuses on geriatric eye care while serving on local business improvement boards.
Dr. Jason Chau
Optometrist
Dr. Chau graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2019 after training in Dauphin, Manitoba. He emphasizes clear patient communication and cultural competence, having volunteered internationally in Moldova. His practice focuses on modern vision correction technologies and patient education.
Rhonda
Office Administrator
Rhonda manages daily operations and patient scheduling, ensuring smooth practice administration. With extensive experience in healthcare settings, she serves as primary contact for appointment coordination and office logistics.
Lindsay
Optician
As our lead optician, Lindsay specializes in eyewear selection and fitting. She combines technical expertise with fashion sense to help patients choose frames that meet both vision needs and personal style preferences from our extensive brand collection.
Questions
What should I bring to my first eye exam?
Bring current glasses or contacts, a list of medications, and any vision insurance information. New patients should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration forms.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
We recommend scheduling appointments in advance, but we accommodate urgent cases and emergencies as needed during business hours.
What eyewear brands do you carry?
We offer premium brands including Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Kate Spade, and ZEISS lenses, along with affordable options from Alcon and CooperVision contact lenses.
How often should diabetics get eye exams?
Diabetic patients require annual eye exams to monitor for retinopathy and other diabetes-related ocular conditions, regardless of current vision status.
Can you help with digital eye strain?
Yes, we diagnose and treat digital eye strain symptoms through specialized lens prescriptions, ergonomic recommendations, and customized vision therapy exercises.
Reviews (5)
Lea
Sep 11, 2021
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What a wonderful place, everyone was so friendly and warm! Probably the most thorough eye exam I've ever had. Dr. Reed was fantastic, she made me feel so comfortable and told me more about my results than any other optometrist I've seen in the past. Anne was a delight, and was VERY helpful and honest when I chose my glasses. Very happy with this place, I'll definitely be sticking with them!
Amy N.
Mar 31, 2021
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Very friendly and personable, but also professional. I always feel like family when I visit Anne and Dr Nancy and get great service. Dr Reed also did a great job with my 3 yo son on his first appointment.
Kayla Camp
Jul 19, 2020
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I recently moved to Fergus and had to find a new optometrist to visit. Great service, and the nicest people! Anne is wonderful!
Arielle Swaving
Jun 20, 2019
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I have been going to see Nancy for my whole life and they never disappoint! You are always welcomed with a cheerful hello from Anne!
Melissa Holwerda
Jul 14, 2018
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Nancy has been my eye doctor since I was a kid. Super friendly and remembered me after I lived out of town for several years. Would recommend anyone to go here! Takes benefits as well as I had an experience before at another location in Guelph where they didn't take my benefits.
