Eye Exams

Eye Exams

Dr. Jeffrey Drexler O.D.

Dr. Jeff Drexler attended the University of Windsor and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. He went on to the University of Waterloo and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree with Dean's honour standing in 2001.  

During his final year Jeff did an externship at The Eye Institute in New Port Richey Florida where he received further training in the treatment and management of ocular disease. 

Dr. Riyad Khamis OD,F.A.A.O.

Dr. Khamis grew up in Kincardine, Ontario and went on to complete his Bachelor of Science with Honors from the University of Waterloo. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry where he graduated on the dean’s honour list. After completion of his O.D degree, Dr. Khamis furthered his education by completing a one year, optional extensive residency program in family practice with an emphasis on ocular disease at Northeastern State University (NSU) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During his residency, Dr. Khamis performed anterior segment laser procedures as well as minor surgical eyelid procedures. Dr. Khamis worked in the optometry wing of a Native American hospital as well as the ocular trauma & disease unit in the urgent care department. In 2016, Dr. Khamis received his fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).
 
An avid sportsman himself, Dr. Khamis also developed a keen interest in vision therapy and sports vision where he lectured and supervised students at NSU. He served as the faculty advisor for sports vision at NSU working with both college and olympic athletes. Dr. Khamis continues to enjoy bringing his experience in both primary care and ocular disease to Elgin Optical.
 
Dr. Khamis enjoys giving back to the community and has volunteered for numerous Lions Club Special Olympic vision screenings and travelled on a medical mission trip to Chiapas de Corzo, Mexico to perform complementary eye exams to underprivileged patients.

Dr. Bruce Foley O.D.

Dr. Bruce Foley is the newest Optometrist at Elgin Optical. He has been working part time in St. Thomas since November 2019.



He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry. He received his therapeutic drug certification from Northeastern State University, School of Optometry in Oklahoma.



Dr. Foley spent most of his career in a private practice in Georgetown Ontario while living in Guelph. He has worked in various clinic settings (including as a clinic supervisor at the School of Optometry in Waterloo).



Partial retirement plans brought him and his wife to St. Thomas. He continues to work and is enjoying getting to know the members in his new community.

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