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Finch Avenue Optometry & Low Vision Centre

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One of the Most Reviewed Eye care centers in Toronto


Address

244 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1M7, Canada

Website

www.theeyedoctor.ca

Contact

+1 416-222-7788

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (567 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Family Day Canada), 9 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:40 am to 4:40 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm

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  • 3/5 Susan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr. Sarah Stevens is great! Very professional and kind. I would highly recommend her to anyone. The staff are all courteous and friendly too. I would have given a 5-star rating except that, after sale service is poor. I requested a copy of the result of eye exam including digital retina imaging on Sept 24, 2022 to be sent to my email but still nothing received until now. I even made 2 follow-ups- by phone and upon pick up of my glasses, still nothing todate so after more than a month, I don't expect to receive anything at all.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ameneh E. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Every year, my family and I eagerly visit Dr. Stevens and her awesome team. We consistently receive a meticulous and up-to-date eye examination, along with invaluable personalized advice catered to our needs. The genuine warmth and care that Dr. Stevens offers assure us that we are in the best hands. I totally recommend them to anyone seeking top-notch optometry care!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zabeen L. 1 year ago on Google
    My very first visit to Finch Avenue Optometry was in 2021 and it was an amazing experience which led me to book appointments for the rest of my family too! The staff is amazing: welcoming , helpful, supportive, and very professional. Dr. Bandali put the cherry on top of this experience. She is very knowledgeable, caring, professional, friendly, and people-oriented. The technology she used really gave me insights to my vision health which I have not received elsewhere. She recommended a few exercises which have been very helpful. Thank you Dr. Bandali for your professionalism, hard work, knowledge and great attitude!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefanie C. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Thanks for the awesome team. The staff are very friendly and the doctor is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. There is also very advanced equipment so that you can save more time while having an eye exam. I had a red eye last Saturday. I tried to call lots of eye clinics even my previous own doctor. No one could book a same-day appointment, except Finch Avenue Optometry. Thanks to Jean for squeezing me in and thanks to Dr. Bandali sacrificed her lunch time to see me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cla T. 3 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    My whole family has been seeing Dr Papadakis for years, he is very professional and informative, always take his time to do the eye exam, love his new technology equipment to take care my eyes!! thanks Dr Papadakis and staff for the wonderful service!!!

  • 5/5 MD J. 1 year ago on Google
    My whole family is a Patient of Finch Avenue Optometry. I love coming there. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Environment is well ventilated and clean. I had a Dry eye treatment and I'm so amazed with the technology they have. I will never entrust our eyes health except for FAO. Would Highlly recommend to all of my friends and colleagues....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mildred G. 10 months ago on Google
    My Mother at the age of 97 couldn’t have had a better experience!! Dr . Papadakis and staff made her feel very comfortable and not rushed and took the time to explain to her options she can have to help her low vision. I would highly recommend their practice. Thank you to Dr Papadakis and staff. Jan Hartman
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Clinton R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really impressed with my first visit - everyone was very professional and competent and took the time to be kind. Also appreciated that almost everyone was masked. Would have been nice if the optician had been masked as well, particularly since it is difficult at best to try on new frames while I am masked.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisabeth H. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr. Sarah Stevens keeps up-to-date with advancements in her profession. She takes the time to explain what the various tests are about and their results. I always feel that I am getting the best possible care. The office is run well and the staff are polite and helpful. I actually look forward to my yearly appointments.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Madison H. 1 year ago on Google
    GO ANYWHERE ELSE I've never in my experience of living in Toronto seen an optometrist scam someone so badly. An eye exam should cost from $80-$100 (usually regulated by Ontario Government). This Scam Artist charged over $200 without any word at booking or prior to the exam that it would cost over double of ANYWHERE else in the city. Not worth it, bad service and just disgusting robbery. Oh and they never answer their phones so good luck with that. I would highly suggest you go literally anywhere else. - EDIT AFTER RESPONSE FROM OWNER: Not only did it take over 3 months to get the appointment with this optician, but I could not get through to them on the phone any time I called, and they did not send me any paperwork ahead of my arrival and did not disclose the astronomical prices until I had already missed a day of work to make this appointment. I just went to use the prescription they gave me to buy a pair of glasses online and it did not contain all of the information I need to buy new glasses. The rx is missing the PD Distance and they are not even offering an apology that the almost $250 appointment only allows me to buy glasses from them. Absolute crooks. I cannot in good faith recommend anyone go here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sami M. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I believe the Finch Avenue Optometry shall contact patients, 18 years old, for their appointments not their family. I mentioned and reported to your facility to correct the patient contact information but unfortunately they didn't! That is why I received this email for the feedback. I believe I gave a very good feedback because you were asking a person who is not your patient. Hope you work on better management and improvement of administration.

  • 5/5 Evelina R. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    My whole family has been coming to Finch Optometry for many years. Appointments are always on time; fast and smooth process from eye check up to doctor consultations. Great coordination of updates and reminders. Thank you very much. Highly recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Magdalena S. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My entire family has been going to Dr. George Papadakis for their eye care needs for many years. He is an amazing doctor. He is very knowledgeable and thorough when examining us. I am always impressed with his up-to-date equipment/machines which gives us a piece of mind. Not all offices have them. That shows his true dedication in his field. His office staff is also professional and very efficient. They get back to you fairly quickly and are pleasant to deal with. Overall Dr. George Papadakis is highly recommended for any eye care needs. You won’t be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Maryam N. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a wonderful experience with dr Stevens today with eye examination. She is so kind and professional. Staffs were really nice and helpful as well. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Rony B. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding experience. Free customer parking by the building. Very nice building. Secure form provided to submit client information when booking an appointment. At the building I had a feeling like being at some pricey clinic. Even washroom looks fancy there. They have fancy machines for getting information about your eyes. It is not your Walmart eye clinic corner. Such tests are done by some of the stuff members. And best experience of the visit at the Finch Avenue Optometry was meeting with OD George Papadakis who is not just very nice human being, but he loves his job and he is outstanding at it. He spent bit of time with me talking about state of my eyes with different angles. Dr. Papadakis looks at his patients with care and frequently notices early problems even not directly related to eyes. He knows his high tech. machines and related software very well. But he also likes to use traditional equipment to confirm a story he creates about you when you come to his office. Even I tried very hard, I would not be able to find anything not great about speaking with Dr. George. He had all the patience to answer all my questions the way I could understand. Plus he shared extra information about care for eyes. Only problem I would see, was that Dr. George set medical professional standards so high. And that could be problem because I know that it is going be only downhill with other medical professionals. If you are not afraid to set your standards very high, would recommend to visit Finch Avenue Optometry.

  • 5/5 Ali-Reza K. 1 year ago on Google
    We took our 3 yr old to the facility last week for an eye appointment. Dr. Bandali and the entire team at Finch Avenue Optometry were amazing. The facility is modern, the staff are friendly and most important of all Dr. Bandali took her time to properly assess my son, discuss our concerns and help us with next steps. My wife and I can't say enough about our fantastic experience.

  • 5/5 Yassi M. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited finch Ave optometry as a New patient for a simple check-up. the clinic is spotless and everyone is friendly.I was seen by Dr at the exact time of the appointment. Dr Steven is a knowledgeable person who took enough time to listen and address all my concerns after a thorough examination. Overall a very smooth experience. I would recommend this place to everyone.

  • 5/5 Cornell S. 1 year ago on Google
    A clean modern facility. I was impressed with their welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. I felt confident after my eye exam that I was in good hands. They took the time to answer all my questions.

  • 5/5 Sasan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    My family including my 8years old see Dr. Stevens for regular check up. She is amazing, very patient with kids, very knowledgeable and thorough. She explains every step of exam and treatment to us and listens well.

  • 5/5 Kiki T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff and Doctor. Always welcoming and helpful. Dr Papadakis is always great with my daughter and always explains everything and things to keep an eye out for. No pun intended. Great place.

  • 5/5 Surabhi V. 2 years ago on Google
    I would highly recommend this clinic for all your eye care needs! I received excellent care from Dr Sarah Stevens - she took me in on time, explained things well, and gave me strategies to keep my eyes healthy. Loved the assistance from Lina to pick out eye glasses as well - she was patient, helpful and provided great feedback. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Amy W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience at this clinic! Each staff was very attentive to my eyewear/care needs! Thank you everyone for a job well done. The selection of glasses is also excellent! So many styles to choose from!

  • 5/5 Roman G. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly and knowledgeable personnel. I had multiple comprehensive eye tests and a detailed consultation with Dr. Bandali, that provided me with a lot of information, personalized approach and useful daily tips for healthy vision. A place to recommend for everyone!

  • 5/5 Janice b. 2 years ago on Google
    I always leave feeling that my eye care was addressed in the most professional way. The staff is knowledgeable and pleasant. Dr. Stephens is the best! I just love the one-stop shopping. A big thanks to the staff at Finch Avenue Optometry keep up the good work!

  • 5/5 Bhairavi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr.Stevens is probably one of the best doctors I have ever been to. She is so amazing as she is patient, understanding, funny and explains every little detail to you. I took my 90 year old grandfather to her and she was so patient with him and trying out many different methods with him. She also explained what was going on to me, the visitor. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

  • 5/5 Galina L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very bright and clean place. Professional on each position. My appreciation and compliment for the such a professional job.

  • 5/5 Kristen N. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr. Stevens is the best Dr I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Miriam Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I really appreciated the punctuality provided! All this while ensuring all covid protocols were followed. Add to this the friendly, professional and high quality service made for a very positive experience. It is without hesitation that I strongly recommend Finch Avenue Optometry for all your eye care needs!

  • 5/5 Diane B. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been a patient of Dr. Papadakis for over 15 years. I just saw Dr. Papadakis yesterday and as always the treatment was excellent. Dr. Papadakis is very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He always has time to listen, to give suggestions and advice, and he always treats me with the utmost respect. There is never any wait time when I arrive for my appointments and his staff is also very polite and excellent at their work. If only there were more doctors like Dr. Papadakis all over the city!

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 2 years ago on Google
    Most pleasant experience. Dr. Stevens is the most professional doctor I have seen in a long time. She is especially good with my elderly mother. The office has all the latest equipment. After your appointment you can choose your glasses. It’s a one stop deal. I recommend this place to anyone.

  • 5/5 Olena V. 2 years ago on Google
    It is always a pleasure to visit Finch Avenue Optometry! The staff is amazing: welcoming , helpful, supportive, and very professional. I would like to say some words about my amazing doctor - Dr. George Papadakis. He is very knowledgeable, caring, professional, friendly, and people-oriented. Every time I visit him, he would recommend something new and very helpful for me as he is always on top of the game in terms of implementing the latest technology and tailoring it to my very specific needs. Thank you doctor Papadakis for your hard work, knowledge and great attitude!

  • 5/5 Maria T. 1 year ago on Google
    The office makes you feel safe. The overall service is thorough, and friendly. Doctor Papadakis is an exceptional Doctor, and can't be compared. Beautiful space. Looking forward to coming back yearly, to examine the health of our eyes, and purchase top of the line products.

  • 3/5 Itzik B. 2 years ago on Google
    The long wait, almost an hour, was frustrating and I was growing quite impatient and about ready to leave when I was ushered in for the examination to begin. Once it began everything was professional and fine. You may wish to amend your visitation instructions. I saw no reason to come 20’ early. I was told to bring my prescription sun glasses, which I did, but was told there was no need to check them. And there was no screening for Covid on my entry into the building. The instructions said there would be and I presumed this was the reason to come 20’ early. All that said, during the long wait, everyone was friendly and courteous. And I have no hesitation in coming back again. And to be fair, I was told that there was a staffing shortage this day.

  • 5/5 Parissa N. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our visit to this optometry. Dr. Bandali was very friendly and took time to explain and address our questions and concerns. We learned a lot and feel at ease with our concerns to our particular eye issue. After we worked with Marjan and she was amazing, she took time to show is many glasses and find the perfect fit Great first experience, would recommend. Parking is the back as well, which made it easier. :)

  • 5/5 Jose M. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great “ welcome back after so many years “ experience with Finch Avenue Optometry. Even though I was running late, they were able to fit me in and have my exam done. Dr. Stevens is a wonderful and skilled professional. The crew at the front desk made my experience seamless. Thank you to everyone at Finch Avenue Optometry, I will definitely be bringing the rest of the family to get their eyes checked by them.

  • 5/5 CYNTHIA M. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff on the phone is amazing and accommodating, appointment started on time, preliminary tests were done quickly with modern equipment, other “usual” tests were done efficiently with excellent “bed-side manners” by Dr. stevens and we had our prescription in no time. The optician was also knowledgeable and patient. She picked out the frames that are most popular with teens, and my son had a great experience. Our insurance was charged directly with no fuss. All in all, a five-star experience. I have to go back for myself and I’m looking forward to it.

  • 5/5 Hamin L. 1 year ago on Google
    I reached out to Finch Avenue Optometry & Low Vision Centre with concerns with my left eye. My usual clinics are closer to the core but I was in an urgent situation and so I reached out to the closest clinic to my house. And boy am I glad I happened across this clinic! They squeezed me in due to the description I gave them of my symptoms. How amazing is that? And everything from intake to testing to examination was a fantastic experience. This is the best optometry clinic I’ve ever been to. Dr Stevens is superlative: she is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable and I felt like I was in the hands of a consummate professional. The staff and clinicians are warm, efficient and caring as well. Thank you for a great examination!

  • 5/5 Marites R. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    It's my first visit at Finch Avenue Optometry to get a second opinion. I found the staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. Dr. Stevens is super nice, very patient, made me feel i am in good hands and cares. She took the time to make sure I am comfortable with my new prescription. I highly recommend and definitely going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Great service. Greeted by friendly staff, no wait time for appointment. Dr. Papadakis uses the the most advanced and up to date equipment for you examination. He is very thorough and provides a detailed explanation of your examination results.

  • 5/5 Sanchit R. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I highly recommend this place. Overall, I had a fantastic experience, from the eye exam to the lens fitting and purchasing the lenses. I had some last-minute requests because I was traveling, and I want to give a special shoutout to Lina Ly. She made my experience outstanding with prompt communication and her expertise in recommending different workarounds for my situation, handling insurance, or helping me expedite my order. Definitely going back next time.

  • 5/5 Maisa S. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    My daughter and I have been seeing Dr. Papadakis for many years. The experience is invariably positive. He is professional, knowledgable, warm and informative. He never rushes the appointment and attends to all questions and concerns thoroughly. The clinic is beautiful and equipped with state of the art equipment for testing. The staff are courteous and friendly. I highly recommend this clinic.


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