Our Practice in Etobicoke

Dr. Angela Peddle, co-owner of Elite Vision Therapy Centre, received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Upon graduation, she completed a residency in vision therapy and rehabilitation from SUNY State College of Optometry in New York, where she gained expertise in the area of pediatrics, special needs examinations, vision therapy, and neuro-rehabilitation. Upon completion, she received the distinguished Dr. Martin Birnbaum Memorial Award for Outstanding Knowledge and Skill in Behavioural Optometry.

Dr. Peddle now practices full-scope optometry with a focus on vision therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, sports vision enhancement, pediatrics and special needs examinations. She is an adjunct faculty member and lecturer at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in both the Binocular Vision and Special Needs Clinics. She is also the first private practice optometrist in Canada to offer a residency program in vision therapy and rehabilitation for Canadian optometrists.

With a keen interest in education, Dr. Peddle has published articles and posters on strabismus, amblyopia, and learning-related vision problems. She is also an international lecturer, offering courses in vision therapy techniques, oculomotor dysfunctions, binocular vision, and research in strabismus and amblyopia therapy. Dr. Peddle is a board-certified fellow in developmental vision and vision therapy by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD).

Dr. Peddle is the founding president of the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization that promotes public and professional awareness and education in vision therapy.

Dr. Speers received his optometric degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2008, graduating with high honours. Prior to this, he attended the University of Waterloo graduating with his Bachelor of Science Honours degree. During his training, he was part of many different volunteer associations, including one that took him to Guatemala to provide care to those without access to eye care.

In 2008, Dr. Speers started his yearlong residency at Omni Eye Services of New Jersey in co-management of ocular procedures and surgeries. This training further enhanced his ability to diagnose and manage symptoms in patients with glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal disorders, dry eye, and other ocular pathologies.

Dr. Speers returned to Canada in 2009 where he joined TLC Laser Eye Centres in Mississauga and worked as the clinical director until 2018, managing laser and cataract patients preoperatively and postoperatively.

He is a member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, as well as the Ontario Association of Optometry (OAO), and was the chair of the Education Committee in 2016.

Dr. Speers is excited to help you achieve your maximal visual potential through the use of spectacles, contact lenses, or by way of surgery and is happy to discuss all your options with you.

Dr. Wong was born in Hong Kong, immigrating to Canada with her family when she was 9 years old. She is fluent in both Chinese (Cantonese) and English. At age 10, she got her first pair of glasses, and ever since that time, her goal was to pursue a career in eye care. During her high school years, she held various jobs in vision care, including a position as a frame stylist and working as a lab technician edging glasses. Throughout her university career, she worked in ocular research, performing eye dissections and studying aberrations of the visual system. During her final year of study, she completed an ocular pharmaceutical and disease externship at The Eye Institute in New Port Richie, Florida. In 2002, she underwent LASIK to correct her myopia and astigmatism. The procedure was a great success and she is happy to say she is still free of corrective lenses and has better than 20/20 vision.

Dr. Wong graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate of Optometry and was the recipient of the Essilor Award of Excellence in Optics. She has recently become involved in the exciting field of vision therapy, an area of optometry devoted to improving and enhancing people’s visual performance through specialized exercises and activities.

Dr. Wong has recently joined the Elite Vision Therapy Centre. She is the proud mother of 2 children and is an avid pianist and martial artist.

Dr. Jonathan Niavis graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science. He completed a residency in pediatrics and vision therapy and rehabilitation where his time was split between the University of Waterloo’s Optometry Clinic and Elite Vision Centre with Dr. Angela Peddle. It was by doing this he gained a wealth of experience in vision therapy for strabismus, amblyopia, and acquired brain injuries such as concussions and strokes. Dr. Niavis now works as an associate optometrist at Elite performing assessments for all ages, including special needs examinations and vision therapy assessments. He also supervises optometry students at the University of Waterloo in their pediatrics, binocular vision and primary care clinics.

Dr. Niavis is able to speak Greek and Spanish and has even been on several mission trips in various areas of Latin America performing eye examinations. He is currently working towards board-certified fellowships for the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD).

Dr. Alice Yuan grew up in Vancouver, BC. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo and was the recipient of the Good-Lite Pediatric Optometry Award.

Dr. Yuan has trained at many different externship locations, including a rotation at the Eye Centres of South Florida in Miami, where she worked alongside ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat different eye diseases and disorders. She has also had the opportunity to participate in a clinic in Tepehuanes, Mexico, to provide eye care to the underserved local community.

Dr. Yuan enjoys working with patients of all ages and can perform eye exams in Mandarin.

She is excited to be completing the residency in pediatrics and vision therapy alongside Dr. Peddle.

PJ has 6 years of experience working as a vision therapist. She earned her certification from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in 2016 and is currently completing the practical vision therapy accreditation program here in Canada.

Prior to vision therapy, PJ worked as an occupational therapist (OT) in the Philippines. She learned OT approaches, techniques, and skills, making her a unique and competent vision therapist. She blends her creative mind, innate passion to help others, and patience to bring effective and life-changing therapy experiences to all her patients.

In her spare time, PJ enjoys watching movies, relaxing at the beach, reading a good book, and trying different food.

Growing up, Gordon devoted a vast amount of time to a variety of athletic pursuits: hockey, soccer, volleyball, cross-country running, ball hockey, and badminton. While the sports themselves satisfied his competitive nature, the practices fulfilled his need to sharpen his skills and fine-tune his techniques to achieve maximum results. This strategy of practice and patience is translated into his vision therapy sessions. He works with athletes and non-athletes alike—and all his patients derive equal benefit not only from his expert knowledge and the way he communicates it but also from his laidback, supportive, inspiring manner and attitude.

Leandri grew up in South Africa, where she earned her Bachelor of Optometry degree and practised as an optometrist for 6 years before moving to Canada in 2016. Since living in Canada, she developed a keen interest in vision therapy and rehabilitation. Leandri is currently working towards completing the Canadian practical vision therapy accreditation program to further her knowledge in this exciting area.

Leandri and her husband love the outdoors, are marathon runners, and enjoy taking their 2 golden retrievers for long walks. Combining her love for sports, her education, and experience in optometry, Leandri passionately provides a level of expertise that is a true asset to her patients of all ages, helping them to achieve their vision-related goals.

Yallenni started as an optical assistant with Elite Vision Therapy Centre in October 2018. Since then, she has been assisting patients in selecting their perfect frames and educating them on the right lenses for their prescription.

She is a graduate of the health sciences program at Western University and as a result, is passionate about helping people. In her spare time, she loves reading, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family.