General

  • Bayview Vision provides comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, vision therapy, myopia control, and management of various eye conditions. Specialized services include diabetic eye exams, neuro-optometric assessments, and pediatric eye care​​.

    For a full list of our services, click here.

  • Comprehensive eye exams take 30–45 minutes, while partial exams take approximately 15 minutes.

    Please allow additional time for pre-testing, any recommended imaging, and exploring eyewear options with our optical team.

  • Appointments can be booked by calling us at 416-487-5401, through our website, or by visiting the clinic in person during business hours​​.

    You can book an appointment online here.

  • No referral is necessary. However, referrals may be helpful for specific conditions or vision therapy evaluations​.

  • Please bring your current prescription glasses or contact lenses, a list of medications, and your health card or any vision insurance information​.

  • We recommend that you schedule a yearly eye exam to ensure you always have an updated eyeglass or contact lens prescription and that your ocular health is being appropriately monitored.

    • An optometrist diagnoses and treats eye diseases, performs exams, and prescribes corrective lenses.

    • An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who performs surgeries and treats advanced eye diseases.

    • An optician focuses on crafting and fitting glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists​.

    • Green P parking is available on both sides of Bayview Ave. It's important to note that there are certain time restrictions so please double-check the posted signage.

    • There is a private paid parking garage located at 730 Hillsdale Ave. East, which is across the street from Bayview Vision. To access the parking garage from Bayview Ave, turn onto either Hillsdale Ave E. or Soudan Ave. (you can enter from either side), then turn into the alleyway immediately behind the first building (730 Hillsdale Ave.).

    • Many of the nearby side streets have free parking available for limited periods of time. The duration of the time restriction varies depending on the specific location, so it's essential to check the signs and make sure that you are aware of the time limit before parking your vehicle.

About Bayview Vision

  •  Bayview Vision is located at 1709 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON, M4G 3C1. Parking is available nearby, and the clinic is accessible via public transportation​. You can learn more about our parking here.

  • Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed on Sundays and public holidays​.

  • Yes, Bayview Vision is wheelchair accessible​.

  • Walk-ins are accepted based on availability, but booking ahead is recommended​​.

  • We provide direct billing through TELUS Health Provider Connect and Blue Cross, which support a wide range of insurance providers, including:

    • AGA Financial Group Inc.

    • Alberta Blue Cross

    • Beneva Inc.

    • BlueCross

    • BPA - Benefit Plan Administrators

    • Canada Life (including PSHCP)

    • Canadian Construction Workers Union

    • Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance

    • CINUP

    • ClaimSecure

    • Cooperators

    • Coughlin & Associates Ltd.

    • Cowan

    • D.A. Townley

    • Desjardins Insurance

    • Empire Life

    • Equitable

    • First Canadian

    • GMS Carrier 49 and 50

    • Green Shield Canada

    • GroupHEALTH

    • GroupSource

    • Industrial Alliance

    • Johnson Inc.

    • Johnston Group Inc.

    • LiUNA Local 183 and 506

    • Manion

    • Manulife Financial

    • Maximum Benefit

    • MDM Insurance Services Inc.

    • MÉDIC Construction (Green Shield Canada)

    • Nexgenrx

    • People Corporation

    • RWAM Insurance Administrators

    • Simply Benefits

    • SSQ Insurance

    • Sun Life

    • TELUS Adjudicare

    • Union Benefits

    • UV Insurance

    Please contact us to confirm your specific coverage or if you have any additional questions about direct billing.

  • We emphasize personalized care, advanced technology, and a commitment to vision therapy and community wellness. Our team specializes in pediatric and rehabilitative optometry​​.

  • Dr. Olga Savitska, OD, specializes in general, developmental, and rehabilitative optometry. For details about other team members, please visit our website​​.

  • Yes, services are available in multiple languages, including English and others. Please inquire if you require a specific language​.

  • We offer package discounts for vision therapy and occasionally provide promotions on eyewear. Contact us for the latest offers​.

  • Call us at 416-487-5401, email info@bayviewvision.com, or use our online contact form​.

Vision and Eye Health

  • It depends on the type of exam you are having. Routine eye exams may not always require dilation, but if your doctor needs a closer look at the retina, optic nerve, or other internal structures, dilation may be necessary.

  • Signs include blurry vision, difficulty focusing, eye strain, headaches, or noticeable changes in vision​​. We encourage everyone to get a yearly eye exam, regardless of symptoms.

  •  Yes, we handle emergencies such as infections, injuries, or sudden vision loss. Walk-ins for emergencies are prioritized​.

  • If you experience difficulty with eye teaming, tracking, focusing, or visual processing, a vision therapy evaluation is recommended​.

Children’s Eye Care

  • Children should have their first exam by six months, with follow-ups at age three and follow-ups annually.

  • Signs include squinting, headaches, holding objects close, difficulty reading, learning difficulties, or poor performance in school​.

  • Yes, we provide myopia management through specialized lenses and therapies​. You can learn more here.

Specialized Services

  • This includes a comprehensive evaluation of the retina and optic nerve using advanced imaging like OCT and fundus photography​​.

  • Vision therapy is a structured program to enhance eye coordination, focusing, and processing skills. It combines in-office and at-home exercises​​.

  • Yes, we offer evaluations and assistive solutions for patients with significant vision loss​​.

Eyewear and Products

  • Yes, we offer a variety of designer frames and lenses tailored for individual needs​​.

  • Yes, you can order contact lenses through our clinic's website here.

  • We provide warranties on our products. Details vary based on the brand and item​​.