At Stouffville Family Eye Care our eye doctors pride themselves in providing excellent eye exams in a comfortable and accommodating environment. Our well trained and compassionate Stouffville optometrists use the latest and most precise equipment to provide you with accurate eyeglass prescriptions, diagnose and treat eye conditions. Our dispensary is filled with fashionable, affordable and good quality glasses and we are well stocked with a wide array of contact lenses. All your visual and eye health needs can be met at Stouffville Family Eye Care!
Meet Our Optometrists / Eye Doctors
Dr. Meenal Agarwal, HBSc. O.D.
Dr. Agarwal was raised in Markham and is a graduate of Havergal College. After graduating from the University of Waterloo’s Doctor of Optometry program in 2008, Dr. Agarwal honed her skills in managing ocular diseases, low vision and vision therapy. Now, her exceptional expertise and outstanding patient care make her a trusted authority in the field, earning her many honours, including multiple speaking engagements in the industry and being featured in the Women in Optometry Magazine. Dr. Agarwal is also an expert in the field of Laser Vision Correction (Lasik), having had the surgery done herself and having been Clinical Director at the TLC Laser Eye Centers, specialty contact lens fittings (Rigid Gas Permeable and Scleral Lenses) and nearsightedness (myopia) control in children. Dr. Agarwal also owns two other successful practices, the Pickering Town Centre Optometric Clinic and the Promenade Optometric Clinic. As a leading health provider for all ages and an active participant in the community and in professional circles, Dr. Agarwal is a dedicated member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), where she continuously champions the importance of comprehensive eye exams. Her advice and opinions are frequently requested in conversations around advancing eye care. She is also a mom of 3 and is always striving to achieve work life balance and has been a leader in mindfulness and well-being in the healthcare industry
Dr. Shairoz Jessa, HBSc. O.D.
Dr. Jessa received her Honors Bachelors of Science degree in 2004 from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with high academic distinction. She continued on at the University of Waterloo completing her Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2008. Dr. Jessa was the recipient of the College of Optometrists of Ontario General Proficiency Medal, for having the highest academic average in the 2008 graduating Optometry class. She also received The Advanced Medical Optics General Proficiency Award and The E.J. Chisolm Memorial Scholarship for excelling in a third year pediatric optometry course. During her last year of training, Dr. Jessa completed an internship at the Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas; where she received thorough training in ocular disease management. Dr. Jessa also trained at The Vision Institute of Canada where she learned how to manage difficult cases involving children and patients with special needs. As a mother herself, she has a special interest in pediatrics. She is well trained in new and effective methods in myopia control (slowing down the rate of nearsightedness in children). Dr Jessa is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Samantha Chan, HBSc. O.D.
Dr. Chan received her Honours Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree with a minor in Economics in 2018 from the University of Waterloo where she graduated on the Dean’s Honour list. She then continued on at the University of Waterloo completing her Doctor of Optometry degree, also on the Dean’s Honour list, in 2024. Dr. Chan completed her ocular disease externship in Scarborough, Ontario where she worked alongside of a retinal ophthalmologist Dr. Jordan Cheskes in diagnosing and managing retinal diseases including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and age related macular degeneration. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, playing tennis and hiking.
Dr. Chan has a strong passion for myopia control and dry eye disease management. As an active member of The College of Optometrists of Ontario and Ontario Association of Optometrists, Dr. Chan is happy to serve the local community. She is able to provide service in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
OPTICIAN
Afsaneh Estabraghi
As a licensed optician, Afsaneh is well-versed in the latest advancements in eyewear technology and can help her patients make informed decisions regarding their vision needs. Her training at Seneca College provided her with a solid foundation in the field, over 8 year’s experience and her family background instilled in her a strong work ethic and dedication to providing top-quality service. With her passion for opticianry and commitment to exceptional customer service, Afsaneh is a trusted and reliable resource for anyone seeking vision care. She approaches each patient with the same level of care and attention, ensuring that their experience is personalized and positive.