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. TIMOTHY HURLBURT OD MSc – ASSOCIATE OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Tim Hurlburt completed his Doctor Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and holds a Master’s of Science degree in Biophysics from Ontario Tech University.
He trained in a variety of clinical settings, including alongside ophthalmology where he gained experience managing a wide range of ocular conditions. Dr. Hurlburt has clinical interests in myopia management and dry eye disease and served as President of the University of Waterloo’s Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy Club.
He has participated in international outreach through VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) and GRID (Ghana Rural Integrated Development), providing eye care to underserved communities in Senegal and Ghana.
Having been raised in Uxbridge, Dr. Hurlburt is excited to provide eye care to the community he grew up in. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, hockey, snowmobiling, and exploring new foods.