Dr. Kristin Heeney is a trained and experienced optometrist who maintains an active practice in Downtown Toronto, more specifically, King West Central. She completed her undergraduate studies and recieved her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo. She has received her certification for the treatment and management of ocular disease.

During her studies, Dr. Heeney completed an externship in ocular diseases and therapeutics at the Omni Eye Specialists, a leading centre in the treatment of cataracts, laser vision correction, pediatrics, retina diseases and glaucoma. At Omni Eye Specialists, she participated in advanced aspects of therapeutic eye care, including intravenous fluorescein angiography, corneal cultures, imaging (MRI/CT scans), management of ocular disease and assisting in ocular surgery.

Upon graduation from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Heeney joined the Master Eye Associates, in Austin, TX. Dr. Heeney practiced in Austin, TX for 3 years before returning to Canada in July 2001. Since returning to Toronto, Dr. Heeney was a consulting optometrist at LasikMD in Mississauga, Niagara Falls and Scarborough. And has been an associate with the Waterdown Optometric Clinic.

Dr. Heeney is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrist, the College of Optometrists of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Heeney's primary areas of interest are diseases of the eye, contact lenses, cataract and refractive surgery, and ocular health.

Dr. Ema Hazra joined Spadina Optometry after receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2018. She is happy to return to her hometown of Toronto, and to Spadina Optometry where she has previously interned.

During her time at Waterloo, Dr. Hazra completed an externship in ocular disease and therapeutics at the Eye Associates of Pinellas in Florida alongside leading ophthalmologists, specializing in the treatment and management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. She has conducted vision screenings for athletes with Special Olympics Ontario, and served as a CNIB Vision Mate ambassador.

Dr. Hazra is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Ontario Association of Optometrists, and College of Optometrists of Ontario. Her clinical interests include myopia control, specialty contact lenses, dry eye disease, and refractive surgery. She enjoys providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, especially children.

Dr. Wilkinson is a Toronto native who has been part of our optometric practice since receiving his Doctor of Optometry in 2007. He is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry (OD, ‘07), University of Waterloo (Bsc, ‘03) and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO, ‘14). He is a certified clinical investigator, with special interest in the areas of contact lenses and the management of myopia/refractive error, and has participated in research in these areas.

Dr. Wilkinson is passionate about optometric education and mentorship. He is affiliated with the University of Waterloo as a part-time Clinical Instructor at the Waterloo Eye Institute, where he works with upper year optometry students on Tuesdays.

Dr. Wilkinson was formerly the Practice Advisor at the College of Optometrists of Ontario (2012 - 2021), where he supported the development of policies, standards of practice and the College's Quality Assurance program, prepared regulations for the MOHLTC, and presented at regional society meetings and interprofessional meetings. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists.