# Dr. Kristin Heeney > Dr. Kristin Heeney, OD is an optometrist, independent practice founder, Ontario Association of Optometrists board member, and speaker based in Toronto, Canada. She founded Spadina Optometry in 2002 and has built it into a leading downtown Toronto eye care practice known for dry eye treatment, specialty contact lenses, and myopia management. ## About Dr. Kristin Heeney is a Doctor of Optometry who graduated from the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry. She completed an externship in ocular diseases and therapeutics at Omni Eye Specialists, gained international clinical experience at Master Eye Associates in Austin, Texas, and served as a consulting optometrist at LasikMD managing refractive surgery patients through pre- and post-operative care. In 2002, she founded Spadina Optometry at 477 Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto — an independent practice she built from scratch and continues to lead today. ## Clinical Expertise - Dry eye disease: meibography, TempSure Envi radiofrequency therapy, Avulux specialty eyewear - Specialty contact lenses: scleral lenses for keratoconus and dry eye, orthokeratology (overnight corneal reshaping) - Myopia control: evidence-based strategies including low-dose atropine, ortho-k - Advanced contact lens fitting: multifocal, monovision, presbyopia, irregular corneas - Ocular disease management: glaucoma detection, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy screening - LASIK co-management: pre- and post-operative care - Comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and seniors - Diagnostic imaging: retinal imaging, OCT scanning - Police Services vision testing (OACP) - Certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease ## Professional Leadership - Board of Directors, Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) - Member, Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) - Member, College of Optometrists of Ontario - Member, American Optometric Association (AOA) ## Speaking Dr. Heeney speaks at industry conferences and professional events. Select engagements: - **NTE 2025**, Halifax, NS — "Webstore, Patient Care & Practice Growth" (EyeRecommend) - **NTE East 2022**, Ottawa, ON — "Eye on Mental Health" (EyeRecommend) - **NTE West 2022**, Victoria, BC — "Eye on Mental Health" (EyeRecommend) Speaking topics include: independent practice management, digital retail and patient experience, mental health awareness in healthcare, women in healthcare leadership, clinical innovation in dry eye and specialty lenses. ## Media Appearances - Dr. in the House (2008) — Eye care expert, Slice TV - Candice Olson's Divine Design (2008) — Guest appearance, HGTV - Global TV News (2006) — Eye health expert - Philips Ambilight Canada launch (2004) — Consulting optometrist ## The Practice **Spadina Optometry** 477 Richmond St W, Suite 809 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 Phone: 416-703-2797 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Website: https://spadinaoptometry.ca Founded: 2002 Ownership: Independent, female-owned Insurance: OHIP accepted; direct insurance billing available ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-heeney-76968a25/ - OAO Board Members: https://optom.on.ca/boardmembers - Spadina Optometry: https://spadinaoptometry.ca ## Pages - [Home](https://heeney.ca/): Professional overview, credentials, and media highlights - [About](https://heeney.ca/about/): Full biography, education, board memberships, and professional affiliations - [Speaking](https://heeney.ca/speaking/): Speaking topics, past engagements, and booking information - [Practice](https://heeney.ca/practice/): Spadina Optometry — services, location, and hours - [Contact](https://heeney.ca/contact/): Contact and appointment information