All About eyeDOCS

Languages: English, French

Dr. Irani was born and raised in Ottawa. He attended the University of Waterloo for his Optometry Degree in 2018, graduating on the Dean’s Honours list.

During his studies, Dr. Irani took part in a humanitarian mission trip with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to help provide eye care to over 2500 patients in Peru. He was a member of several school clubs such as the Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS), the Waterloo Health Profession’s Committee and the Waterloo Advancement of Independent Optometry Club.

Dr. Irani completed an externship at the Jack C. Montgomery Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he gained experience managing ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He also completed his primary care externship at eyeDOCS Ottawa.

In his spare time, Dr. Irani enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with his family. He is also an avid traveller, having travelled to over 20 countries.

Specialized interests:

• Disorders of binocular vision and vision therapy
• Dry eye management
• Soft contact lens fitting

Community involvement:

• Member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)
• Travelled with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) to provide eye care in Peru
• Volunteered with the Special Olympics Opening Eyes vision screening program

Languages: English, conversational French

Dr. Erin Condran grew up in Manotick and graduated from Canterbury High School. She completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, graduating in 2011 with a BScH in life sciences. Dr. Condran graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2015.

During her studies, Dr. Condran was awarded the Abbott Medical Optics Prize, the Barbara Sivak Memorial Award, the Ottawa Society of Optometrists Scholarship and the William Feinbloom Low Vision Award.

During her clinical rotations, she completed an internship at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Here, she gained experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. She also gained experience in low vision, contact lenses, and pediatric care at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Condran has travelled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care and glasses to those in need in Romania.

Dr. Condran joined eyeDOCS in 2015. She is very excited to have returned to her hometown of Ottawa after being away for school. She looks forward to meeting new patients and helping the Ottawa community with their eye care needs.

In her spare time, Dr. Condran enjoys cycling, running, and reading. She loves travelling, and staying in town exploring Ottawa.

She has a specialized interest in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.

Community involvement:

• Travelled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care and glasses to those in need in Romania
• Volunteered with the Special Olympics Opening Eyes vision screening program

Languages: English, French

Dr. Annie DesGroseilliers grew up in the town of Newmarket, just a short drive north of Toronto. After graduating from Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel with high honours, she continued her education at the University of Ottawa, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996.

During that time, she competed in various high-level badminton provincial competitions. She was twice awarded the MVP award. Upon graduation, Dr. DesGroseilliers moved east to attend the University of Montreal, School of Optometry, where she completed clinical rotations in pediatrics, contact lens, ocular pathology, and binocular vision.

She also completed an externship at the Colorado Omni Eye Center with an emphasis on diseases of the retina, glaucoma, pharmacological treatment of the anterior segment and pre- and post-operative management of cataract and refractive surgery.

After 8 years of schooling, she obtained her doctorate in optometry in 2000. After a month of travelling in Australia with her twin sister, she became an associate at eyeDOCS. Since joining the practice, she gained valuable knowledge from her mentors, Dr. Margaret Hansen and Dr. Roland des Groseilliers. She has worked at the Lasik MD clinic in Ottawa and is currently an affiliate for Focus Eye Centre.

Special interests:

• Pediatrics
• Glaucoma
• Refractive laser surgery co-management
• Management of ocular pathologies
• Specialty contact lens fittings.

Community involvement:

• Member of the Ottawa Society of Optometrists (OSO)
• Examiner of the Canadian Examiners in Optometry
• Supervisor of Optometry interns from the University of Waterloo
• Lecturer for the Ontario primary health care nurse practitioner program
• Provides children’s vision screenings in elementary schools
• Participates in Career Days for high school students as an industry professional
• Elementary School Guest Speaker holding interactive workshops about optometry

Languages: English, French, Cantonese

Dr. Elaina Kuang grew up in the suburbs of Montreal and Toronto and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo. After graduation, she worked as an ophthalmic technician and discovered her passion for the field of eye care. In 2014, she graduated cum laude from Illinois College of Optometry, where she was awarded membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Kuang gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases through her clinical externship rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a private practice in Andersonville and the Jesse Brown Veterans Affair Medical Centre. During her training in Chicago, Dr. Kuang also provided comprehensive eye exams to the pediatric population via the Chicago Public Schools Eye and Vision Care Program, a pilot program led by Dr. Sandra Block, aimed to help low-income students who fail in-school vision screenings.

After her experiences in Chicago, she moved to Ottawa and now enjoys practicing full-scope optometry at eyeDOCS. Dr. Kuang is an active member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Ottawa Society of Optometrists. She feels privileged to provide thorough vision and eye health exams to patients of all ages and welcomes new patients.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, travelling, and taking a special interest in painting. Whenever possible, she visits her family in Toronto and Montreal.

Specialized interests:

• Myopia control: Slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children through contact lens therapy
• Orthokeratology or Corneal Refractive Therapy as an alternative to laser vision correction

Community involvement:

• Member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)
• Member of the Ottawa Society of Optometrists (OSO)

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Stephanie Wu graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Toronto in 2013. In 2017, she graduated from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, and was awarded membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.

Her clinical externships included Perkins School for the Blind, Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Bedford Veterans Affairs Hospital, South Boston Community Health Center, and a private clinic in Sarnia, Ontario. Dr. Wu has also travelled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care and glasses to underserved communities in Dominican Republic. It was during her years in school where she developed an interest in ocular disease.

Dr. Wu had the privilege of working with eyeDOCS previously as front end staff while in school. She is very excited to return to the eyeDOCS family and help Ottawa community with their eye care needs. In her spare time, Dr. Wu enjoys playing the piano, knitting, hiking, and travelling with family.

Specialized interests:

• Diagnosis and management of ocular diseases
• Simple and specialty contact lens fittings

Community involvement:

• Member of Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)
• Member of Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
• Travelled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care and glasses to under-served communities in the Dominican Republic

Languages: English, French, ASL1

Dr. Brittany Yelle is an American board certified optometrist who graduated from the University of Montreal School of Optometry in 2020. Throughout her studies, she was an active member of the university’s student council as the trustee for the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA).

As part of her clinical rotations, Dr. Yelle completed a joint internship with eyeDOCS and Precision Cornea Centre in Ottawa, where she gained experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease with a concentration in cornea and anterior segment pathology.

Dr. Yelle is passionate about community outreach work. She has travelled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care in Ecuador and has participated in University of Montreal’s mobile clinic, Regard collectif, which offers full eye exams to the homeless population. She is also passionate about specialty contact lenses.

Specialized interests:

• Ocular disease treatment
• Emergency eye care
• Eye surgery co-management
• Both simple and advanced contact lens fitting

Languages: English, French

Dr. Saarah Bokhari was born and raised in Ottawa and graduated from the University of Ottawa in Biomedical Sciences (cum laude) in 2018. She then moved to Boston, Massachusetts to complete her optometry degree at New England College of Optometry in 2022.

She was a member of Lions Club International while in school and would help with vision screenings and collaborating with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Her clinical experience includes numerous health centers, Brockton Veterans Affairs Hospital and the Vision Institute of Canada in Toronto. Throughout her time in school she developed an interest in binocular vision and vision therapy and completed a specialized elective course in binocular vision.

Dr. Bokhari is excited to return back to her hometown and join the eyeDOCS family to help serve the community. In her spare time she enjoys skiing, baking, board games and spending time with friends and family.

Special Interests:
– Binocular Vision
– Pediatrics

Community Involvement:
– Member of Ontario Association of Optometrists
– Member of Canadian Association of Optometrists
– Lions Club Internation, New England College of Optometry Chapter

Languages: English, Arabic

Dr. Hassan is an American board certified optometrist who graduated cum laude from MCPHS School of Optometry in 2023. She was honored with membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor society.

During her externship at Cape Cod Community Health Center, she gained valuable experience in primary care and pediatric eye exams. She gained practical experience at the Eye Centres of South Florida OD/MD practice, specializing in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases. Additionally, Dr. Hassan completed an externship at Broward Eye Care, focusing on specialty contact lens fittings and dry eye management, fueling her passion for these areas.

Returning to Ottawa after her studies, Dr. Hassan provides comprehensive eye exams to patients of all ages and welcomes new patients. She is dedicated to exceptional care, meeting the unique needs of each patient, and improving vision and overall eye health.