Business Details
9 Years
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Emergency
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Comprehensive Eye Care in Regina, SK
Doc Optical is a locally owned and independently operated optometric practice dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. Founded by Dr. Lawson Spruiell and Dr. Amy Thomas, our practice combines extensive clinical expertise with personalized service to address the unique vision needs of each patient. We specialize in comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and medical eye care, with a focus on early detection and management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Our team prioritizes patient education, ensuring individuals understand their eye health and treatment options.We offer urgent eye care services for acute concerns and accommodate walk-in appointments whenever possible. With a commitment to community, we strive to make high-quality eye care accessible and convenient through direct billing to third-party insurance providers. Our practice also features a curated selection of eyewear, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and safety eyewear, tailored to meet diverse lifestyle needs. By staying current with advancements in optometric care, we ensure our patients receive the most effective and innovative solutions for maintaining optimal vision health.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Pediatric Eyecare
Contact Lens Fittings
Eyewear Selection
Medical Eye Care
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive eye exams and medical eye care for all ages.
- Our team includes experienced optometrists with specialized training.
- We offer urgent eye care appointments for acute concerns.
- Direct billing available for convenience with insurance providers.
- Curated selection of high-quality eyewear and contact lenses.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess visual acuity, refraction, and ocular health to detect conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. We evaluate focusing ability and eye alignment while checking for systemic diseases affecting vision. Patients receive personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or treatment plans.
Pediatric Eyecare
Specialized pediatric exams monitor vision development in children aged 6 months to 18 years. We screen for amblyopia, eye turns, and learning-related vision issues. Early intervention ensures optimal visual development and academic performance through tailored treatment plans.
Medical Eye Care
We diagnose and manage chronic eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and dry eye disease. Treatment options range from prescription medications to advanced therapies, with regular monitoring to prevent vision loss and maintain ocular health.
Contact Lens Fittings
Custom contact lens fittings include spherical, astigmatism, and multifocal lenses with options for daily, biweekly, or monthly wear. We offer specialty lenses for keratoconus and provide education on proper lens care and hygiene practices.
Eyewear Selection
Our optical department offers prescription glasses, sunglasses, and safety eyewear from trusted brands. We provide UV-protected lenses, anti-glare coatings, and blue light filters while ensuring proper frame fit and aesthetic customization for individual style preferences.
People
Dr. Amy Thomas
Optometrist
Dr. Amy Thomas earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2011. She brings extensive experience in comprehensive eye care and relocated to Regina in 2017 to establish her practice.
Dr. Lawson Spruiell
Optometrist
Dr. Lawson Spruiell completed his optometry degree at UAB School of Optometry and a residency in primary care optometry at the Lexington VA Hospital. He joined Doc Optical in Regina in 2017.
Alyssa
Optical Assistant
Alyssa joined Doc Optical in 2019 with five years of optical industry experience. She specializes in eyewear consultations and enjoys helping patients find frames that meet both vision and style needs.
Questions
What services does Doc Optical offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, pediatric eyecare, medical eye disease management, and a wide selection of prescription eyewear and sunglasses.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages and offer walk-in appointments when available.
Are eye exams covered by insurance?
We direct bill to most insurance providers and offer annual exams covered by Saskatchewan Health for children under 18 and diabetic patients.
What eyewear options are available?
Our optical department features prescription glasses, sunglasses with UV protection, safety eyewear, and contact lenses from leading brands like Essilor and CooperVision.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we provide urgent eye care services for acute concerns and aim to see emergency cases the same day.
What are your office hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM-4 PM, and closed Monday and Sunday.
Reviews (4)
Andrew Gulya
Sep 26, 2021
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Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people. Have had numerous pleasant experiences there. They have a large selection, let you take your time and will help you get the right frames and lenses for an affordable price.
Sapna Rawat
Aug 31, 2021
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Went in for a eye exam today & received great customer service as well as excellent care!! Highly recommend :)
Colin Arlt
Jul 13, 2021
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The Doctors are incredibly friendly and Tessa genuinely wants to help people. It's very clear that the people at this place love doing what they do. If you are in the market for Glasses definitely worth checking out.
Hayyan Daoud
Dec 24, 2020
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Amy and Lawson are great! They make sure to communicate their findings and explain your condition in an easy and clear way. They are super friendly and helpful. You feel like you know them forever. Great service and highly competent. Specially in this unprecedented situation with COVID-19. They make sure to provide the best service without compromising safety by sanitising everything from chairs to glasses to equipments after every patient or customer. I highly recommend them!
