Valerie Shoemaker, B.Sc., OD

  • Optometrist
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 86 ratings.
  • $110 - $170 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

Dr. Shoemaker graduated from the UW of Optometry in 2007, earning the COO General Proficiency Medal, the AMO Award for General Proficiency & the Alcon Continuing Professional Education Award.
Dr. S completed externships in MI, KY & Goderich as part of her studies. In 2005, & received the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award & the CIHR Health Professional Student Research Award. Dr. S then worked with the Bobier Lab, studying the effects of refractive error in children on developing literacy skills. She has a special interest in working with children, as well as adults with special needs.

Conditions

  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Colour blindness
  • Computer vision syndrome
  • Crossed eyes
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Double vision
  • Droopy eye
  • Dry eyes
  • Eye floaters & flashes
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Lazy eye
  • Macular degeneration
  • Near-sightedness
  • Strabismus
  • Stye in eye
  • Swollen eyes
  • Vision loss

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Services

  • Contact lens assessment
  • Contact lens fittings
  • Dry eye assessment
  • Dry eye therapy
  • Eye exams
  • Frame repair
  • Glare test
  • Glasses fitting
  • Glaucoma test
  • Laser vision correction assessment
  • Refraction
  • Retinal imaging
  • Vision therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Pediatrics​
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Education

  • BSc (Hons), OD, Optometry - University of Waterloo 2007

Summary

Since 1981, our clinic has proudly been a part of the Waterloo community. Over the years, we have continued to evolve with new ways to help you achieve your vision goals. 
Your eyes and vision are our priority, and through services like myopia control for your children, dry eye treatment, and eye disease management, we are committed to addressing your visual needs. Exemplary customer service, a commitment to personalized care, and patient education are vital pillars of our practice that you can expect to receive at every visit.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today!

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Contact lens assessment
  • Contact lens fittings
  • Dry eye assessment
  • Dry eye therapy
  • Eye exams
  • Frame repair
  • Glare test
  • Glasses fitting
  • Glaucoma test
  • Laser vision correction assessment
  • Refraction
  • Retinal imaging
  • Vision therapy

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed