First Optometry

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!! #valentines #heartglasses #sunglasses #stthomasproud #firstoptometry #valentinesday #stthomasoptometry #loveyoureyes

This Thursday, January 28th we are having a Transitions Day! All lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses are on sale! #optometry #optical #essilor #eyehealth #stthomasproud #stthomasoptometrist

With 11 weeks of closure, and new scheduling and protocols to adhere to, 2020 was challenging to say the least. We are truly grateful to all of our patients for their continued support! You are the best!!! #stthomasproud #stthomasoptometrist #grateful #newyearnewbeginnings #openduringlockdown #optical

Book your dispensary appointment now to avoid the rush at the end of December to use your flex dollars! We Maui Jim! #stthomasproud #stthomasoptometrist #premiumeyewear #loveyoureyes

Happy Halloween!!!!

We are giving away one pair of glasses with progressive lenses by Essilor! Lenses are Varilux e Series, Transitions Signature GEN8 and Anti-reflective with Optifog. The winner may select any frame we carry! How to enter: 1. Follow @first.optometry on INSTAGRAM 2. Tag 2 friends in the comments below 3. Unlimited entries!... Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via DM Friday, October 16th. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving! See more

Making it easier for you to purchase contact lenses, artificial tears, and ocular vitamins through online shopping! More items to be added including our awesome anti-fog cloths!

Hoping everyone is enjoying this long weekend! Thinking of all the teachers and students heading back to school this month and wishing everyone a happy and safe first week of school! #wereinthistogether #staysafe #backtoschool #stthomasontario #stthomasproud #stthomasoptometrist

If your eyes are feeling drier with mask use, and you need to wear a mask for extended periods of time, Nexcare tape, available at any pharmacy, can be applied to the top of the mask to prevent the upward flow of air from drying the eyes, and fogging lenses. If dry eyes are not an issue for you, but your lenses are fogging repeatedly, we have a new anti-fog cloth for sale which is excellent!

Sunglasses also help to protect the eye against other age-related changes like cataracts and macular degeneration

Thank you for staying safe while visiting our office today Bourgeois family! #stthomasproud #optometrist #COVID19

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! #stthomasontario #stthomasproud #optometrist

One of our good humoured patients thought we might like her very appropriate T-shirt! Thanks V for making us smile!!

Thanks to all of our patients for their continued support and to our staff who are working hard to get the office up and running with all the new procedures! @ St. Thomas, Ontario

As our phone lines may be busy over the next week or two, please email us for appointment requests at [email protected]. Thank you!

We are excited to report that we will be seeing patients again as of Monday, June 1st! We are currently preparing a new schedule and protocols for keeping our patients and staff safe. In order to control the amount of people in the office and comply with social distancing practices, our office will be open from 8am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and 8am-12pm on Saturday, by appointment only. The dispensary will be open but also by appointment. Looking forward to seeing all of our patients again. #stthomasproud #eyecarestthomas #covidreturntowork #socialdistancing #eyehealth #stthomasoptometry #extendedhours

We are now permitted to dispense eyewear for urgent cases. Our office is now open for urgent eye care, urgent glasses repair or replacement. Please call us at 519-633-7803 or email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Our doors remain closed but will open for previously scheduled appointments only to protect our patients and our staff. Thank you for your continued support and understanding in this unprecedented time!

CAO President, Dr. Michael Nelson talks about: FLASHES & FLOATERS IN MY VISION: What does it mean & what should I do about it?

New research from the University of Waterloo advises that: 1. You can keep wearing your contact lenses - there is no evidence that contact lens wearers are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. 2. Good hygiene habits are still critical. 3. Regular eyeglasses do not provide protection against COVID-19. 4. Make sure to keep unwashed hands away from your face, and 5. If you are sick, temporarily stop wearing contact lenses and revert to eyeglasses. When healthy, return to a new pair of contact lenses. #stayhealthy #coronavirus #stthomason #contactlenshealth

March 29, 2020. To our loyal patients, Update: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our office is now closed until further notice. All appointments have been put on hold, and will be rescheduled. If you have a medical ocular emergency concerning a sudden change in vision, or minor ocular injury, please call our office at 519-633-7803 between the hours of 10 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. Major ocular injuries should proceed to emergency room immediately. For non-urgent inqui...ries, such as re-ordering contact lenses for direct shipment, you can email us at [email protected] We will continue to monitor the evolving situation closely, and provide updates ongoing as needed. We hope you and your family stay safe during these unprecedented times. Thank you from all of us at First Optometry.

Are you running low on contact lenses? Did you know we can have them shipped directly to you at home? Please call the office @ 519-633-7803 to place your order.

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) The College of Optometrists of Ontario has recommended that all optometry offices provide urgent care only until March 29, 2020. This recommendation is aimed at reducing community spread and supporting government calls for social distancing. To determine if you are in need of urgent care please contact the office by phone 519-633-7803 or email: [email protected].

Happy weekend!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Thank you 94.1 myFM and Lotus Thai for treating us to lunch. What a perfect Valentines Day treat!

We are now open until 3:00 pm on Fridays! Monday and Thursday 9-6 Tuesday and Wednesday 8-5 Friday 8-3 Have a fantastic weekend!!

Happy Holidays! Monday December 23rd 9-6 Tuesday December 24th Closed Wednesday December 25th Closed... Thursday December 26th Closed Friday December 27th 8-1 Monday December 30th 9-6 Tuesday December 31st Closed Wednesday January 1st Closed Thursday January 2nd 9-6 Friday January 3rd 8-1 See more

Blue light protection is offered in many of the lenses we work with! Excellent new technology!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween from the staff at First Optometry.

https://www.optom.on.ca//Cosmetic_Contact_Lenses_Halloween

We have a new look! Thanks St. Thomas awning for spiffing us up!

We will be closing early on Thursday October 31st for Halloween . We will be open from 9-5pm. Have a spooktastic night of trick or treating!!!

What a great idea!

Dont worry, were still here at 310 Wellington for all of your eye and eyeglass needs! Please keep an eye out for our new awning that is being installed this week!Dont worry, were still here at 310 Wellington for all of your eye and eyeglass needs! Please keep an eye out for our new awning that is being installed this week!

We will be closed on Monday October 14th for Thanksgiving.

We love having babies in the office! Infant eye exams are recommended for babies at six months.

We will be closed Monday September 2nd for Labour Day and will reopen Tuesday September 3rd at 8am. Have a great long weekend!!!

Back to school soon and a great time to book your childrens or teens eye examination to make sure they are seeing their best!

Inspirational indeed.

We will be closed Monday August 5th to observe the civic holiday. See you Tuesday at 8 am.

Its national sunglass day. The Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses are many. Proper sunglasses provide protection against the sun and its harmful elements. They eliminate dangerous glare. They help reduce vision Damage and help improve function of tasks such as driving, outdoor activities, etc. Stop in and have a look at our large selection of sunglasses and ask our staff what lens and look would be best for you!

Stop in this summer and see our large selection of Maui Jim sunglasses! See the world differently!

Today was a beautiful day to kick off the long weekend. Just a reminder that we will be closed Monday May 20th for Victoria Day and will reopen Tuesday May 21st at 8am.

Happy Mothers Day!!!