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LOCAL OPTOMETRISTS IN CALGARY

PAN AM GAMES 2015

Dr. Jivraj was selected to be the Eye Doctor for the Pan Am Games 2015, not only giving him an incredible opportunity to provide quality eye care to the word’s best athletes but also to educate them on the importance of regular eye exams.

DR. NHI PHAN

Dr. Nhi Phan was born and raised Calgary in Calgary, Alberta. She earned her Bachelor of Science with a major in microbiology at the University of Calgary. Then she pursued her Doctor of Optometry at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Her clinical externships in Edmonton, Phoenix and Seattle provided her experience with low vision and ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes. She also completed a residency program in primary care with emphasis on specialty contact lens in Westfield, Indiana. She is passionate in fitting specialty contact lenses for myopia control in children, irregular corneas (keratoconus and post corneal transplants) and ocular surface protection (dry eyes, post-surgical and post-trauma).

Dr. Phan’s goal is to educate and provide high quality care. She is accepting new patients and can provide exams in Vietnamese. She likes to spend her spare time playing volleyball and hiking.

DR. ZOE STEIN

Dr. Stein grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in honours Biochemistry from the University of Guelph. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo where she received the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy. She has also completed her residency training in Pediatrics and Vision Therapy and is excited to continue to practice in this area. Dr. Stein has a passion for working with children with learning difficulties and adults with traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Stein can provide eye exams in English and French. She spends her extra time hiking, travelling, and doing crosswords.

DR. GREG OSHEROV

Dr. Greg Osherov graduated with honours from NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following his graduation in 2014, he completed an ocular disease residency at SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan, New York. As part of this residency program, he had the privilege to work at the University Eye Clinic and Woodhull Medical Center Hospital. Shortly after, Dr. Osherov joined a private ophthalmology practice in Queens, New York, where he gained extensive experience in diagnosis and management of ocular disease in patients of all ages. He also co-managed cataract and refractive laser surgery patients.

Dr. Osherov joined Market Mall and Southcentre Eye Clinic in 2022 after moving from New York to Calgary with his family. He is a proud father of two energetic boys, and enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling.

He is a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists

DR. JOANNA KOMAR

Dr. Joanna Komar was born in Poland and moved to the United States at the age of 16. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from City University of New York Baruch College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She graduated with honors and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University. She then went on to complete an Ocular Disease residency at the New York Harbor Health Veterans Affairs Hospital in Brooklyn.

For the past five years Dr. Komar has been a part of a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic in Queens, New York, where she gained an extensive experience managing a variety of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, neuro-ophthalmic eye problems and eye infections. She has also been co-managing cataract surgery patients, as well as fitting contact lenses. She is a proud mom of two little boys and loves seeing children of all ages. She can also provide exams in Polish and Russian.

Dr. Komar joined our practice in 2021, after moving from New York to Calgary with her family. In her free time, Dr. Komar enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, fitness, cooking and baking.

DR. VANEET KALOTI

Dr. Vaneet Kaloti was born and raised in Unity, Saskatchewan, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan. She graduated with Honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2001, and has been practicing in Calgary for the past 20 years.

Dr. Kaloti is passionate about her work and enjoys seeing patients of all ages, from children to seniors. She is dedicated to providing her patients with the best possible comprehensive vision care, using the many resources available in Calgary and the surrounding area. She is excited to be a part of the team at Western Laser Eye Associates, and co-managing patient care with the ophthalmologists and optometrists in the practice. She has years of experience fitting contact lenses for all age groups, and especially fitting children in contact lenses for sports.

DR. AYSHA CHAUDHRY

Dr. Aysha Chaudhry was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She studied at the University of Calgary where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Her clinical externships in Wisconsin, Chicago, San Diego, and Florida allowed her to gain a variety of experience in different areas within Optometry, focusing on ocular disease, binocular vision disorders, and corneal diseases. Her unique experience at each of her rotations furthered her interest in glaucoma, diabetes management and macular pathologies. Her education further developed her passion for vision therapy, dry eye, and specialty contact lenses.

Dr. Chaudhry is committed to providing excellent patient care. From routine eye exams to more complicated conditions, Dr. Chaudhry welcomes all patients to her chair. She is currently accepting new patients and can provide exams in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Chaudhry likes to spend her free time outdoors hiking, camping, and star-gazing. She also enjoys spending time at home with family and friends playing boardgames and baking delicious treats!

DR. SALEEL JIVRAJ

Dr. Sal Jivraj was born in London UK and completed his Optometry degree at Aston University School of Optometry. He served as Vice-President of the Aston Optometry Society.

Dr. Jivraj moved to Canada and completed his studies at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry. Dr. Jivraj has a wide experience working in hospital eye clinics in the UK to private practice medical clinics and group clinics in Canada. Dr. Jivraj is a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, and is licensed to prescribe oral and topical medications for the treatment and management of ocular disease.

Dr. Jivraj has given talks to senior’s centers about the important of eye health and regular exams for screening of cataract, macular degeneration and glaucoma. In his spare time, Dr. Jivraj loves to run 10K marathons and has raised funds for the Fight for Sight Charity. Dr. Jivraj is also an active member of the Canadian Ismaili Eye Care Alliance.

FELLOWSHIP: FBCLA

Congratulations to Dr. Sal for passing his Fellowship exams in Contact Lenses and Dry Eye at the BCLA Asia conference in Singapore on 19 Sep 2018. He is now part of this esteemed group of 285 members globally to have been elected a Fellow of the BCLA and is hereby entitled to use the affix FBCLA.

Congratulations again to Dr. Sal for passing your fellowship exams!

OD 40/40 CANADA, FEB 2018

Market Mall Eye Clinic is delighted to announce that Dr. Sal Jivraj was selected as one of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s 40/40 OD in Canada 2018″.

Dr Sal Jivraj attended further training and development in Feb 2018 at Ivey Business School – (Ivey Tangerine Leadership Centre) as part of the OD 40/40 programme

JULY 2019 MBA: MASTER’S DEGREE GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION AWARD

Congratulations to Dr. Sal for passing his Fellowship exams in Contact Lenses and Dry Eye at the BCLA Asia conference in Singapore on 19 Sep 2018. He is now part of this esteemed group of 285 members globally to have been elected a Fellow of the BCLA and is hereby entitled to use the affix FBCLA.

Congratulations again to Dr. Sal for passing your fellowship exams!

FELLOWSHIP OF THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS: JULY 2019 – FCOPTOM

FELLOWSHIP OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY, OCTOBER 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Sal for passing his Fellowship examination of the American Academy of Optometry and is hereby entitled to use the affix FAAO. Dr. Sal focused his optometry clinical fellowship on the specialist treatment of dry eyes. Congratulations Dr. Sal!

FELLOWSHIP OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY, OCTOBER 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Sal for passing his Fellowship examination of the American Academy of Optometry and is hereby entitled to use the affix FAAO. Dr. Sal focused his optometry clinical fellowship on the specialist treatment of dry eyes. Congratulations Dr. Sal!

OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR AWARD – AOP AWARD WINNER

The Awards, now in its ninth year, recognizes the highest levels of achievement in UK optics. The Optometrist of the Year accolade, recognizes an optometrist who has combined a commitment to patient care with hands-on clinical expertise. The winner is a leading figure in their community practice or in a hospital setting and demonstrates their support for the development of colleagues. AOP Chief Executive, Henrietta Alderman commented: “The AOP Awards shines a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals and teams who are propelling the profession forward with their knowledge, expertise, dedication and passion. This year is no different – with all the winners, and indeed finalists, giving an impressive account for optometry, I wish them every success.” The winners of the AOP Awards 2020 were announced on 26 January at a national awards ceremony in London

BCLA MYOPIA MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AND ORTHOKERATOLOGY (ORTHO-K)

Congratulations for Dr. Sal for being part of the first 17 Optometrists globally to have passed the advanced exams for Myopia Management.

Dr. Sal has a special interested in Myopia Control for kids aged 6-16 years old using a special contact lens designed to shape the front surface of the eye and reduce the progression of myopia. Myopia is now the The Biggest Eye Health Threat of the 21st Century. We now know from the World Health Organization; the rate of myopia prevalence has doubled over the past 20 years. By 2050, half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic – and 1 billion are expected to have high myopia.

The benefits of these of myopia control include, but are not limited to:

Better quality of life
Reducing the strength of future glasses prescription
Reducing the risk of sight threatening conditions (i.e. glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, etc.)
Reducing dependability on glasses when older
This treatment uses specially designed retainers to reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) to reduce the progression of myopia (nearsightedness). The retainers are only worn at night while sleeping. This process is often referred to as orthokeratology. The lenses allow for clear, lens free vision during the day and are designed specifically with the goal of reducing the rate of progression of myopia. It does this by changing how light is focused in the back for the eye.

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ADVANCED DRY EYE CERTIFICATION

Congratulations to Dr. Saleel Jivraj for completing his dry eye management course and exams at Aston University (UK) in July 2018. As of July 2018, he is part of the first 12 optometrists to have completed this new dry eye course and exams.

Dr. Saleel Jivraj has a special interest in dry eye treatment and offers some of the latest treatments at his specialist dry eye clinic. Dr. Sal Jivraj is also an active member of My Dry Eye Network and he was a delegate of the very first Canadian Dry Eye Summit held in Toronto in May 2018.

Are you suffering from dry eyes? – Book an appointment today to see Dr. Sal Jivraj for our tailored dry eye management solutions and program.

DRY EYE PRACTITIONER AWARD

Congratulations to Dr. Sal Jivraj for being awarded the Dry Eye Practitioner Award

Dr. Sal focused his MBA Master’s thesis on dry eyes and in the development of specialist dry eye services in optometric practice.
Dr. Sal’s passion and interest in this area led him to create and design a free iPhone app for dry eye treatment and management. The DryiRelief app has provided relief and education to the patients attending his dry eye clinic. Dr. Sal was awarded this prestigious award at the optometry awards ceremony on June 01, 2019

Congratulations again to Dr. Sad Jivraj for the 2019 Dry Eye Award

Suffering with dry, watery, burning, itchy, and stinging eyes? Book in to see Dr. Sal for this dry eye clinic.