About Us

All of the doctors at Dolman Eyecare Centre know that getting the right eyeglass or contact lens prescription involves balancing several factors, including clear eyesight, visual efficiency, and your ability to process visual information seamlessly.

If your child is not reaching their potential at school, they may benefit with our customized program of vision therapy.

If you are concerned about your child’s worsening myopia, our office can discuss a program known as myopia management, which can slow down or even stop the short-sightedness from increasing. This will also reduce their risks of developing serious eye conditions later in life.

Over 50% of all adults experience dry eyes, which can impact your lives and ability to concentrate. Our doctors can diagnose the cause of the dry eyes and offer a range of successful options.

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Dry Eyes
  • Contact Lens Exams
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Myopia Management
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Vision Therapy
  • Sport Vision
  • Amblyopia Treatment
  • Strabismus Treatment
  • Neuro Optometry
  • Scleral Lenses
  • Eye Disease Management
  • Medical Eye Care
  • Neuro-Optometry

Location & Hours

Access

  • Onsite Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Our Team

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Dr. Howard Dolman

Dr. Howard Dolman graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in 1990 and was honoured with the Award of Merit from the Canadian Association of Optometrists. He served on the Communications Committee of the Ontario Association of Optometrists... Show More

Dr. Howard Dolman graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in 1990 and was honoured with the Award of Merit from the Canadian Association of Optometrists. He served on the Communications Committee of the Ontario Association of Optometrists for nearly 10 years, culminating in a position on the newly formed National Public Education Committee of the CAO.  

In 1994 Howard and his wife, Dr. Kim Dolman, purchased the optometry practice from the founder, Dr. Betty Fretz.  

Howard’s involvement in the profession includes acting as a Clinical Skills Assessor for the Canadian Examiners in Optometry and as a 4th year Clinical Intern supervisor.  

Since 2015, Howard has been the lecturer for the 3rd Year Practice Management Course at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science.  

In April 2016, Howard and Kim were awarded the Public Education Award of Merit from the OAO to recognize their efforts to go above and beyond to educate the public and other stakeholder groups about the profession of optometry. 

Howard served on the Board of Directors of Eye Recommend from 2014 to 2024, was elected as Chair of the Board from 2017 to 2020.  

Outside of the clinic, Howard can be found working out with his family at Orange Theory Fitness or attending music concerts.  

  • Family Friendly

Patient Reviews

Thank you for your exceptional care. . Dr Bean is extremely thorough and caring
- Gloria T. 3 days ago
Dr. Chu is a great optometrist! He is very conscientious and explain everything in detail. I have been seeing him for a few years and just took my 20 month... Show More
Dr. Chu is a great optometrist! He is very conscientious and explain everything in detail. I have been seeing him for a few years and just took my 20 month old son in for a first exam and he was great with him! Highly recommend.
- Kim S. 2 weeks ago
Friendly, experienced, timely and knowledgeable
- Yvonne W. 3 weeks ago
Everybody was very pleasant and professional and efficient. Dr. Chu explained all the tests very thoroughly.
- S S. 3 weeks ago
Always a pleasure being taken care of by the whole Dolman team. 🥰🥰🥰
- Judy S. 3 weeks ago
Great experience very detailed eye examination
- Trent 4 weeks ago
Very professional. Highly recommended.
- Ron B. 4 weeks ago
Knowledgeable staff; friendly
- Becky D. 1 month ago
My 1hr appointment cost more than a day in wages provided that I work a 14hr day. Most days I only get to work 11-12 sometimes 13 hours
- Earl J. 1 month ago
Dr. Chu is great! Very knowledgeable and good at explaining things.
- Tom F. 1 month ago