Welcome!

The skilled optometrists and opticians at Family Vision Centre have looked after Sudbury’s vision needs since 1972. We’re proud to be locally owned and operated. Come see us for eye exams, contact lenses, designer eyewear, and laser surgery consultations. Whatever your questions or concerns are, our experienced professionals are happy to help you find solutions.

Our Mission

Family Vision Centre aims to bring life’s important moments into focus, through customized eye care and eye wear that is tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. We strive daily to deliver the most up to date ocular disease treatment and prevention in order to project your precious gift of sight.

Our Team

We pride ourselves in embracing the "family" in Family Vision Centre. Our team is here to support your vision care needs. We love to provide service with a smile. We are grateful for the support of patients and in turn support those in need in the Greater Sudbury Community. Find more information about our donations and community involvement here.

Familiar faces become new owners

In 2024, Family Vision Centre started an exciting new chapter. Dr. John Skilling, our previous owner, started a well earned retirement. Long-time patients will recognize our new owners well. Drs. Levesque, Lamothe, and Van Alstine are well established doctors at our clinic. All three new owners were mentored by Dr. Skilling as students. Dr.'s Levesque, Lamothe, and Van Alstine are eager to uphold the high standard Dr. Skilling set in his 51 years as an optometrist. The growth and journey of the practice from its inception can found here.

Looking back over the years, Dr. Skilling said the one constant in the practice is change. Our doctors have carried on this mentality in their work, constantly adapting to changes in the industry. You can expect the most up-to-date technology alongside the same warm welcome and care you've come to trust .

High quality eye care

Wondering what an appointment at the Family Vision Centre includes? Let us walk you through a typical visit.

Overview

We strive to offer the highest level of care to our patients. This is at the forefront of every step in your visit. Start by registering with our welcoming front desk staff. Next, you'll go through entry testing in one of our two modern pre-test rooms. Then, you'll complete a comprehensive eye exam with one of our experienced optometrists. Browse our wide collection of glasses with one of our opticians. Finally, check out with our knowledge staff to purchase any recommended products (find products we carry here). Our insurance department is standing by to answer any insurance questions.

Throughout this journey, our attention to detail allows our optometrists to provide you with your best possible vision and optimal ocular health.

Pre-test

Our pre-test is a collection of measurements that give your optometrist an introduction to your eyes. We measure your corneal curvature, thickness and eye pressure all with one machine. Then we check your peripheral vision. Next, we take a photo of your retina. All together, this pre-test helps your optometrist assess your ocular health. Your ocular health exam includes checking the entire eye, and also its connection with the brain.

To make your eye exam most complete we recommend an OCT scan. OCT stands for optical coherence tomography. It provides the finest degree of detail of one’s retina and optic nerve (finest detail than the human eye can perceive). This scan can detect health issues before they become visible with traditional techniques.

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Exam room

Next, you move to one of our six fully equipped exam rooms. Here you'll be examined by one of our experienced optometrists (get to know them better here). The exam experience is fully customized based on your individual needs. This includes your concerns, your pre-test results, age, eye history, general health, and visual needs.

Our optometrists diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, macula degeneration, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease. In addition to routine eye examinations, did you know optometrists provide emergency care for eye infections, and eye injuries? We work closely with other health care professionals and specialists to provide interdisciplinary care. We're also thrilled to have Dr. Jefferies and her team bring her vision therapy expertise to our office. Learn more about the eye conditions we treat, here.

Glasses dispensary

Once your ocular health is evaluated, the optometrist can prescribe glasses with confidence. Your glasses prescription is tailored to meet the specific vision demands of your life. Next, we transition to our dispensary. We'll guide you through the process of selecting your new frame from our wide selection (see the brands we carry here). You'll be assisted by our experienced opticians and optometric assistants. They review your unique prescription and recommend the best lens technology for your prescription, lifestyle, and budget.

Contact lenses

Interested in contact lenses? We would be happy to schedule a contact lens “fit and teach” exam. Our skilled optician will go through the process with you step by step. This starts with learning insertion and removal of the contact lens, and proper cleaning and hygiene habits. Then, under the guidance of your optometrist, they will review the fit and prescription of the lenses. A proper assessment is crucial to prevent contact lens related complications.

We look forward to seeing you soon!