Optometrists
Dr. Jameel Kanji OD MSc FAAO - Clinic Director and Chief Optometrist
Residency Trained in Pediatrics
Dr. Kanji was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He graduated from the New England College of Optometry in Boston with a Doctor of Optometry as well as a Master’s of Science in Vision Science. Having a passion for children’s eye care, Dr. Kanji also completed a post-doctorate residency program in pediatric optometry. He has practiced in Boston as well as in various locations around the GTA, including midtown Toronto, Orangeville and Newmarket.
Dr. Kanji was a recipient of the Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award by the American Optometric Foundation, recognizing his service to the field of pediatric optometry. He has contributed to the optometry literature through his research on the visual consequences of concussions within the child and adolescent population.
In 2019, Dr. Kanji was designated as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry for demonstrating commitment to the highest level of excellence and professional competence in the field of eye care. He has expertise in diverse areas of eye care, including detection and management of variety of eye diseases (i.e., glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration), dry eye, diabetic eye disease, as well as performing vision therapy on both pediatric and adult populations.
Dr. Kanji has a passion for teaching and has previously taught advanced optometric techniques at the New England College of Optometry in Boston and Waterloo University School of Optometry and Vision Science. He has served on the College of Optometrists of Ontario as part of the Clinical Practice Panel of the College, and more recently serving as a director in the Alumni Association of the New England College of Optometry. He has also been active in community outreach, by providing voluntary eye care services to children at schools and various community events. Dr. Kanji has participated on eye-care humanitarian missions, most recently to the Dominican Republic.
DR. CINDY NGUYEN, BSc OD - Associate Optometrist
Dr. Nguyen received her Optometry degree with distinction from the University of Waterloo where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in French Studies.
Dr. Nguyen spent her ocular disease externship in Fort Frances, Ontario where she had the opportunity to help launch the first Vision Therapy and Neurorehabilitation Clinic in Northwestern Ontario. She has also worked alongside ophthalmologists to provide care for refractive surgery patients in Toronto. She has a special interest in binocular vision and dry eye management.
Dr. Nguyen volunteered to provide eye care services in Northern Haiti.
On her free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys baking bread and sweets, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants. She is a new resident to Durham, and is looking forward to exploring the region, and serving the community.
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists of Ontario.