Bancroft Eye Care

11/12/2021

The following is a statement by MPP Dr. Gila Martow on the ongoing optometric funding crisis in Ontario.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRy91ziR_4Jb1LNnnNenvApJmjAPFJN5EEoBuGWLx6u9Mxvwp8mYR7SaFxT2RgQbd9gCkKXMtSrb-Hm/pub?fbclid=IwAR3KEAb-Q_4_-F-lsoy2Kxzw4kUhE4EzvYRRGthFzRuxEsjvCMO1sK4ZDKk

As a trained optometrist, sister of a practicing optometrist, wife of a practicing ophthalmologist, and niece of a retired optometry professor, I am in the uncomfortable position of also representing the residents of Thornhill as their Member of Provincial Parliament during the Ontario Government’...

10/20/2021

A personal note from our Doctors;

On Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, the Ontario Association of Optometrists announced that patients covered by OHIP will no longer be able to access eyecare provided by Ontario optometrists. This is solely the result of intransigence on the part of succeeding governments including the Ford government since 1989!

The effect of this is that seniors over 65 and children under 19 as well as adults 20-65 with certain eye diseases will not be able to access optometric eye care.

It pains us greatly to be unable to provide this care to our patients in need. Our entire reason for existance over our entire careers is to care for our patients. If we do not fight for fair funding for eyecare the future is in jeopardy.

You can help! Only with vociferous feedback from Ontario residents/taxpayers/voters will the Government agree to fair compensation and allow for sustainable funding for eyecare in Ontario.

Please go to https://www.saveeyecare.ca/ and fill out the online petition. As well call your local MPP to voice your disapproval of the Ford govenment and to ask them to fix this problem.

Yours sincerely,
Dr. Jerry Rawal
Dr. Jeff Guthrie

MPP Daryl Kramp (Hastings-Lennox & Addington) - 1 (855) 229 6676 or daryl.kramp@pc.ola.org
MPP Dave Smith (Peterborough-Kawartha) - (705) 742 3777 or dave.smithco@pc.ola.org
MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes - Brock) 1 (800) 424 2490 or laurie.scottco@pc.ola.org
MPP John Yakabuski (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) 1 (800) 267 2515 or john.yakabuskico@pc.ola.org
MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston) (613) 267 8239 or info@randyhillier.com

Français Due to the inaction of the provincial government, eye care under OHIP has ended. Your eye care is worth saving. Every day optometrists take pride in helping our patients see clearly and preventing blindness. But today we need your help. For over 30 years, the Ontario government has refused...

10/20/2021

Hello to our Bancroft Eye Care family! We understand that we have been absent from the Facebook world lately. The last few years have been challenging for everyone, and as a result we have been unable to keep you updated through our social media.

We are excited to be back, and to be able to keep you informed on different eye conditions, clinic updates, and our battle with the Ontario Government that has resulted in no OHIP covered eye exams! Watch for our future posts for more information and detailed updates!

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03/02/2015

debate explained by optometry professor Dr. Hovis http://ow.ly/JNyce

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02/24/2015

Take the EyeQ Challenge to learn how much you know about your child’s : eyeqtest.ca

01/29/2015

Watch Sarah’s story about her fight against retinoblastoma to learn about the importance of for kids: youtu.be/j6-SDK4vRYo

12/20/2014

Merry Christmas! We'll be open for limited hours over the holidays; Mon Dec 22, Tues Dec 23 9-12, Mon Dec 29 9-12, Fri Jan 2 9-12. We're back to regular office hours on Mon Jan 5th.

11/07/2014

Thanks for donating $200,000+ in eye medications headed to our favorite charity clinics in Jamaica.

11/05/2014

We're proud to announce that our own Dr. Guthrie has been elected Vice President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Dr. Guthrie looks forward to working with his colleagues to improve eye care for everyone in Ontario.

10/15/2014

October is Children's Vision Month! Click to learn more, and a chance to win $5000+ prize http://ow.ly/ChvqN

Canadian Doctors of Optometry are a single source for all of your vision, eye health and eyewear...

10/07/2014

Help us bring sight to those in need! Oct 9th marks - make a donation this month and we'll match it! Visit our clinic to learn more. http://ow.ly/ChvbU

This is "World Sight Day Challenge 2014" by Optometry Giving Sight on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.