Hoover Optometry
1300 Bath Road K7M 4X4 Kingston, ON, Canada

80% of your learning occurs through your eyes. This is why you must cherish them!

Andrew Baggs, a Niagara College student is focused on his reading while wearing lenses by Visioptical / Etnia Barcelona. Available Hoover Optometry

We know that last year was rather unique but on the bright side, we can now say that we are ready for anything 2021 has in store for us!

Did you know that blue eyes do not contain any blue pigment? They appear blue because of how the light is reflected by our irises and by their lack of melanin compared to brown eyes.

This Holiday season, don't forget to keep your eyes safe! Here are tips from our optometrists Dr. Hoover and Dr. St-Cyr on how to avoid these 3 holiday hazards : The sun's reflection off your winter wonderland: close to 90% of the sun's UV radiation is reflected by the snow. Admire your neigbourhood's decorations but not too much: LED and laser lights are known to not only disturb sleep but also damage your eyes. Avoid looking directly at them! Be careful with the c...hampaign: although it might seem very unlikely, a cork in the eye can cause some severe consequences! Happy Holidays from Hoover Optometry !

Katherine Zhang can be seen taking a break from her studies at Queens' University while wearing lenses by Etnia Barcelona. Available at Hoover Optometry

Remembering those who faced a different kind of global crisis years ago. Lest we forget

Did you know that because children's melatonin production is more sensitive compared to an adult's production, they are more affected by the disruptive effects of blue light on their sleep patterns? Keep your children's eyes and sleep safe from electronic devices by booking an appointment today!

A feminine and fashionable look! Silhouette Eyewear available at Hoover Optometry

At Hoover Optometry, we provide contact lenses adapted to your specifics needs. We are comfortable fitting patients who have high astigmatism, dry eyes, need bifocal lenses, or need contact lenses for cosmetic purposes. Please call or visit our website to book an appointment and see if they are suitable for you: bit.ly/hoover-booknow

At Hoover Optometry, we love working with local students. You can see Yasi Shahidian, a Queen's University student showcasing some trendy Etnia Barcelona lenses.

Happy Saturday everyone! Come and discover our wide selection of designer eyewear. At Hoover Optometry, we understand that everyone has different visual needs, lifestyles, and budgets. www.hooveroptometry.ca

Happy Saturday everyone! Come and discover our wide selection of designer eyewear. At Hoover Optometry, we understand that everyone has different visual needs, lifestyles, and budgets. www.hooveroptometry.ca

Daniella Atkinson, a Queens' University student is proudly wearing lenses by Etnia Barcelona.

The most active muscles in your body are in your eyes. Your eyes are continually making tiny jerk-like movements called microsaccades, which means that your eyes are actually always unintentionally moving slightly.

"What has always interested me about fashion is identity, and the idea of creating identity." - Marc Jacobs

Happy Labour Day weekend everyone! We hope you use this time to rest your eyes from the blue light of your screens. If you are experiencing eye fatigue, you can always book an appointment for an eye exam with our eye care specialists. Your vision is important to us. bit.ly/hoover-booknow

Did you know? Blue-eyed individuals have a common ancestry with all other blue-eyed individuals in the world. Initially, all human beings had brown eyes until an individual developed a genetic mutation that changed their eyes to the color blue!

"Sunglasses are like eyeshadow: They make everything look younger and prettier" - Karl Lagerfeld Etnia Barcelona available at Hoover Optometry

Don't miss out! Buy a PUMA kids frame and get a FREE PUMA SOCCER BALL* *Quantities are limited. Only in store.

Did you know? Your eyes can get sunburned. Sunglasses aren't only stylish, they're also your best friend during the summer. PS: Dont' forget to reapply your SPF

Welcome back to our new normal! We have been working non-stop over the last few weeks to prepare our clinic to welcome back our patients with health and safety as our priority. We have transformed our clinic into one of the safest places possible and are respecting all necessary protocols to meet or exceed the College of Optometrists of Ontario’s recommendations. ... On behalf of the entire staff of Hoover Optometry, we thank you for your patience and hope to see you soon!

Dear patients, please note that the clinic will be opened every Wednesday by appointment only. Please leave us a message on our voicemail at 613-546-6384 or via email at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for frames pick-ups or minor repairs. Also, patients showing any flu or cold symptoms will not be given access to the clinic during this day. Patients that are coming back from an international trip or that have recently been in contact with someone who is coming back from an international trip will not be accepted.

Dear patients, please note that the clinic will be exceptionally opened Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 by appointment only. Please leave us a message on our voicemail at 613-546-6384 or via email at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for frames pick-ups or minor repairs. Also, patients showing any flu or cold symptoms will not be given access to the clinic during this day. Patients that are coming back from an international trip or that have recently been in contact with someone who is coming back from an international trip will not be accepted.