Collingwood Optometry

Collingwood Optometry Your local optometrists! We are proud to have served this community for over 55 years.

We offer full scope optometry services with on-site edging and a beautiful dispensary with a wide variety of selection.

🍀 Seeing green never looked so good 🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Cwood Eyecare & Collingwood Optometry!Whe...
03/17/2026

🍀 Seeing green never looked so good 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Cwood Eyecare & Collingwood Optometry!
Whether you’re chasing rainbows, spotting four-leaf clovers, or just enjoying a little extra green today—make sure your eyes are ready for it all. 👀✨
Clear vision is your real lucky charm. 🌈
Wishing our amazing patients a day filled with luck, laughter, and great vision!

Our humour? It’s eye-deal. 👁️Good vision is serious business…but that doesn’t mean your eye appointment has to be.Clear ...
03/13/2026

Our humour? It’s eye-deal. 👁️
Good vision is serious business…
but that doesn’t mean your eye appointment has to be.
Clear vision, great frames, and the occasional terrible eye pun — that’s just how we roll.

Your child’s vision plays a huge role in how they learn, play, and explore the world — and many vision problems can exis...
03/10/2026

Your child’s vision plays a huge role in how they learn, play, and explore the world — and many vision problems can exist without obvious symptoms. 👀
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends the following schedule for children’s eye exams:
👶 6–9 months: Infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam to ensure their eyes are developing properly and working together.
🧒 Ages 2–5: At least one eye exam during the preschool years to check for issues like eye turns, focusing problems, or lazy eye that are best treated early.
📚 School age: Once children start school, yearly eye exams are recommended to support learning, reading, and overall visual development.
Many parents are surprised to learn that a child can pass a vision screening and still have a vision problem. A comprehensive eye exam evaluates much more than just clarity of sight.
The good news? In Ontario, OHIP covers annual eye exams for children under 20.
Early detection makes a big difference. Healthy eyes help kids succeed in the classroom, on the playground, and beyond.
📍 Available at Collingwood Optometry and Cwood Eyecare

A classic cat-eye… with a little attitude. ❤️👓The Karl Lagerfeld KL6175 takes a slightly edgier approach to the classic ...
03/09/2026

A classic cat-eye… with a little attitude. ❤️👓
The Karl Lagerfeld KL6175 takes a slightly edgier approach to the classic cat-eye, giving this women’s frame a bold, modern feel. Shown here in striking red acetate, it’s a frame that adds confidence and personality the moment you put it on.
Karl Lagerfeld eyewear blends Parisian chic with bold design, featuring sleek silhouettes, eco-friendly materials, and signature KL details that make every frame stand out.
Looking to elevate your eyewear style? This one definitely turns heads.
Available now at Cwood Eyecare and Collingwood Optometry.

Hello Spring, it’s nice to see you. ☀️🌷Okay… we know spring doesn’t officially start for another two weeks. But these la...
03/05/2026

Hello Spring, it’s nice to see you. ☀️🌷
Okay… we know spring doesn’t officially start for another two weeks. But these last few days of sunshine and “balmy” weather have us thinking about sunglasses, fresh air, and shirtsleeves.
If you’re starting to reach for your sunnies again, it might be the perfect time to make sure they’re still protecting your eyes properly — or to treat yourself to a new pair for the season ahead. 😎
Here’s to longer days, brighter skies, and the first hints of spring.

Paradise… but make it eyewear. 🌴👓Meet Paradis by Lafont — a frame that truly looks like paradise on your face. Designed ...
03/03/2026

Paradise… but make it eyewear. 🌴👓
Meet Paradis by Lafont — a frame that truly looks like paradise on your face. Designed and handcrafted in France, Lafont frames are known for their bold colours, unique style, and unmistakable personality.
Shown here in colour 4069, the Paradis frame blends elegance with playful design. And the best part? It comes in an array of stunning colours so you can find the one that perfectly matches your bold personality.
Because when it comes to Lafont, subtle isn’t the point — bold is the signature.
Discover Paradis by Lafont, available now at Cwood Eyecare.

Why don’t glasses ever gossip?Because they don’t want to smudge anyone’s reputation. 😎✨We prefer keeping lenses crystal ...
03/03/2026

Why don’t glasses ever gossip?
Because they don’t want to smudge anyone’s reputation. 😎✨
We prefer keeping lenses crystal clear — and your vision even clearer.

Optos UltraWide Field ImagingA fraction of a second.A lifetime of impact.UltraWide Field Imaging captures up to 200 degr...
02/26/2026

Optos UltraWide Field Imaging
A fraction of a second.
A lifetime of impact.
UltraWide Field Imaging captures up to 200 degrees of your retina in a single image — creating a permanent, high-resolution “time stamp” of your eye health.
From retinal tears and peripheral holes…
To diabetic exudates…
To suspicious lesions like choroidal melanomas…
One image can detect what might otherwise go unnoticed — and early detection can be vision-saving.
How is this different from a dilated slit lamp exam?
A traditional dilated exam is dynamic and essential — but it is:
• Dependent on clinician visualization
• Limited by patient cooperation and anatomy
• Not permanently documented in widefield format
• Less efficient at capturing the far periphery in a single view
UltraWide Field Imaging:
✔ Captures a much broader retinal view (including far periphery)
✔ Creates a digital baseline for comparison year after year
✔ Enhances detection of subtle peripheral pathology
✔ Allows co-management and referral with documented imaging
✔ Often does not require dilation
Think of it this way:
A dilated exam is a live inspection.
Optos imaging is a recorded panoramic scan.
Technology doesn’t replace clinical skill — it elevates it.
A picture taken in less than a second can help protect your vision for decades.

If you’re done playing it safe, this is your sign to go bold.Etnia Barcelona is known for doing colour differently. Insp...
02/24/2026

If you’re done playing it safe, this is your sign to go bold.
Etnia Barcelona is known for doing colour differently. Inspired by art, culture, and individuality, their frames are designed for people who want their eyewear to stand out — not blend in.
The model featured here is Cleopatra — a confident cat-eye silhouette crafted in richly layered acetate. It has that perfect balance of vintage attitude and modern structure. Feminine without being delicate. Bold without being loud.
Why we like this line:
• High-quality natural acetate with depth and dimension
• Saturated, distinctive colour combinations
• Lightweight comfort with strong build quality
• Shapes that feel expressive but still wearable
If your glasses are something you wear every single day, they shouldn’t feel generic.
Cleopatra is available at Collingwood Optometry — come try on something with personality.

Why did the sunglasses refuse to fight?Because they didn’t want to throw shade. 😎We’ll leave the drama to the playground...
02/23/2026

Why did the sunglasses refuse to fight?
Because they didn’t want to throw shade. 😎
We’ll leave the drama to the playground — your eyewear should just protect your eyes and look good doing it.
Quality sunglasses don’t just block UV rays — they reduce glare, improve contrast, and protect long-term ocular health. Whether you’re on the slopes, on the water, or just out for a walk, proper sun protection matters year-round.
No shade… just great vision.

Front to back: Bolt ⚡ | Replay 3.0 🎯 | Pixel 3.0 👾When we say NanoVista is one of the best-selling children’s eyewear br...
02/19/2026

Front to back: Bolt ⚡ | Replay 3.0 🎯 | Pixel 3.0 👾
When we say NanoVista is one of the best-selling children’s eyewear brands, it’s not just our opinion — it’s supported by independent industry recognition and proven performance in real life (aka recess, sports, and backpacks).
Why parents choose NanoVista:
✔️ Patented Siliflex™ material – ultra-flexible and impact resistant
✔️ BPA-free construction
✔️ Eco-friendly materials
✔️ 2-year manufacturer warranty
✔️ Lightweight, secure fit for all-day comfort
✔️ Designed specifically for infants, kids, and teens
Bolt – bold, sporty styling built to handle active days.
Replay 3.0 – adaptable and durable for school and everyday wear.
Pixel 3.0 – modern design with serious built-in flexibility.
If your child is tough on glasses, these frames are engineered for exactly that.
Available at Collingwood Optometry.
Book a fitting and see why NanoVista continues to be a parent favourite.

👁️ Vision Therapy Isn’t Just for Kids — It’s for Brains, Too.Your eyes don’t just see. They aim, focus, track, and coord...
02/18/2026

👁️ Vision Therapy Isn’t Just for Kids — It’s for Brains, Too.
Your eyes don’t just see. They aim, focus, track, and coordinate with your brain every second of the day. When that system isn’t working efficiently, the symptoms can show up in surprising ways.
For adults, Vision Therapy can:
✔️ Help restore visual skills after a concussion or stroke
✔️ Improve eye tracking and focusing
✔️ Reduce double vision
✔️ Decrease chronic headaches linked to visual strain
✔️ Enhance depth perception and coordination
For kids, Vision Therapy can:
✔️ Strengthen visual skills in conditions like strabismus (eye turn)
✔️ Improve tracking and focusing for reading
✔️ Support faster, more efficient reading
✔️ Reduce avoidance of near work
✔️ Build visual coordination for sports performance
But here’s what many people don’t realize — Vision Therapy isn’t just about “eyes.” It’s about improving how the brain processes visual information.
When visual efficiency improves:
• Headaches can decrease
• Reading becomes smoother
• Attention during schoolwork improves
• Athletic reaction time sharpens
If you or your child struggle with headaches, eye strain, double vision, poor reading endurance, or visual coordination issues — there may be more going on than just needing glasses.
📍Serving families in Collingwood and surrounding areas
📞 Book a functional vision assessment to see if Vision Therapy is right for you.

Address

460 Hume Street Unit 1
Collingwood, ON
L9Y1W6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday 8:45am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:45am - 5pm

Telephone

+17054452970

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