
The clinics we run are largely funded by us and our colleagues. We require thousands of glasses for each of our volunteer missions and the communities who receive these donations appreciate it more than words can say. You can help support these missions by donating your out-of-date or previously loved glasses to our office. Since then, these volunteer missions have become a yearly tradition, and we have provided primary vision care services to Trinidad, Tobago, Grenada, and Belize. White learned just how much eye care means to people in less fortunate areas. From Guyana in South America and beyond, we have participated in eye care initiatives to help those in need and provide medical attention where it might not otherwise be accessible.Īfter his first mission to Guyana in 1998, Dr. That’s why we participate in global volunteer missions.
We are passionate about helping people see clearly and maintain healthy eyes both in London and around the world. Member, Association of Optometrists (UK).
Member, Canadian Association of Optometrists. Member, Ontario Association of Optometrists. University of Waterloo, International Optometric Bridging Program. University of Manchester (U.K.), Optometry Bsc (Hons) MCOptom. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, travel, cooking, playing golf and walking her mini poodle Enzo.ĭipika looks forward to caring for both new patients & established patients in our Westmount / Glencoe Optometrists’ ‘family’. and participated in clinical teaching at City University London UK. “ Knowledge Shared = Knowledge ²” True to her motto Dipika has provided mentorship to student Optometrists in the U.K. In 2020, she completed the International Optometric Bridging Program at the University of Waterloo, allowing her to become a licensed Optometrist in Canada. for 12 years before moving to Canada in 2016 (yes, she speaks both Canadian AND British English). She is dual trained in the UK and Canada & worked as an optometrist in the U.K. Member, Ontario Association of Optometristsĭr Dipika Jairath joined Westmount / Glencoe optometrists in the summer of 2022. Member, Canadian Association of Optometrists. Past Chair: Executive Committee, Clinical Practice Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Ethics Committee, Inquiries Complaints and Reports Committee. President, College of Optometrists of Ontario (2003–2005). University of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry. He volunteers in this capacity every year, thanks to the incredible support he receives from his family, friends, and the team at Westmount Optometrists. He works in the eye care community locally, is a current member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, and even served as president from 2003 to 2005.ĭavid also takes his passion for eye care abroad, working with Canadian Vision Care in the Caribbean (and in Guyana specifically) to provide primary vision care to the less fortunate. His volunteerism, enthusiasm, and deep personal interest in eye care have all shaped his career. Coates until he became a partner in 1989.ĭavid is a big believer in community responsibility. David White joined Westmount Optometrists in 1985, working alongside Dr.