Dr. Awadia has practiced optometry since 2004 and established Yonge Eyes Optometry in 2014. Our tight-knit team of experienced professionals provides personalized eye care for all patients. With a passion for pediatric eye care, our Potter-inspired clinic creates an engaging environment for our youngest visitors while delighting fans of all ages.more...See more text
"I've worn glasses my whole life, and the optometry field has interested me a lot from an early age,” says Dr. Sophia Awadia, owner of Bedford Park's Yonge Eyes Optometry, where she also works as an optometrist. “I was always fascinated by it when I went to get my eyes checked or my glasses adjusted. Eventually, when I began thinking about what I should do for a living, optometry naturally popped up in my mind."
Dr. Awadia studied optometry at the University of Waterloo, and obtained a master's degree in eye research. "After I graduated, I practised in many cities throughout the country, gaining more practical knowledge and experience. I moved to Vancouver, then to Oshawa, and eventually, I decided that I wanted to open my own optometry practice in Toronto. I moved to the city, found a space and opened Yonge Eyes Optometry on January 2, 2014."
Opening up her own business isn't the end of the journey for Dr. Awadia; the optometrist is constantly refining her knowledge of vision. "Aside from what I do here, I'm also back on the school benches, where I'm studying vision therapy, a very helpful treatment for those with vision problems after a concussion, for instance. I want to expand my experience and the range of problems I can help treat."
