Specialty eye care refers to optometric services designed to assess, diagnose, and manage eye conditions that go beyond routine vision testing. It requires advanced diagnostic tools and clinical expertise to evaluate how disease, injury, or underlying health conditions affect the eyes. Specialty eye care services offered in our Midtown Toronto clinic emphasize more in-depth testing, closer monitoring, and coordinated care when vision or eye health concerns are complex, progressive, or time-sensitive.
Certain symptoms and changes in vision can signal the need for specialty eye care rather than a standard checkup. These concerns often point to underlying medical issues that require detailed assessment and closer monitoring.
When these signs appear, timely specialty care helps clarify the cause and determine appropriate next steps for protecting your vision.
Medical monitoring and treatment plans focused on protecting optic nerve health and managing intraocular pressure over time.
Clinical evaluation of tear quality and gland function, with targeted therapies to address chronic irritation and inflammation.
St. Clair Eye Clinic is a UHN emergency referral clinic for family practice. We provide prompt assessment and treatment of sudden vision changes, eye injuries, infections, or acute pain.
Assessment and ongoing care for conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and other ocular pathologies.
We offer pre-surgical evaluations to determine candidacy and coordinate care with surgical providers.
Advanced fittings for patients with complex prescriptions, irregular corneas, or specialty lens requirements.
Specialty eye care matters because many eye conditions develop quietly, progress over time, or present suddenly with serious consequences if not assessed correctly.
Our advanced care focuses on detecting subtle structural and functional changes within the eye, often before symptoms feel urgent. For patients, it means clearer answers, timely treatment, and care that accounts for how eye health connects to overall health.
Specialty eye care depends on both clinical judgment and the tools used to reach it. At St. Clair Eye Clinic, advanced diagnostic technology supports detailed evaluation of eye structures, pressure changes, nerve health, and disease progression. These tools allow for earlier detection, clearer baselines, and more precise monitoring over time, essential when managing complex or progressive conditions.
Our clinic has been led by Dr. Neel Vyas since 2008 and is recognized across Toronto for our focus on medical optometry and complex eye health care, including glaucoma management.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Vyas brings a depth of clinical insight shaped by work in optometry clinics, ophthalmology settings, and a private surgical clinic.
Specialty eye care visits to our Midtown Toronto Clinic are designed to allow for deeper clinical assessment and more targeted testing. While each visit is customized, patients can generally expect the following:
We provide this care in a welcoming, patient-focused setting and prioritize your comfort and safety during every visit.
Booking a specialty eye care appointment at St. Clair Eye Clinic starts with a direct conversation about your concerns. Patients in the Toronto area can contact the clinic by phone, email, or online booking to request a consultation. In some cases, referrals from a family doctor or optometrist are helpful, especially for medically complex conditions, but they are not always required.
Eye disease diagnosis begins with advanced testing that examines the structures and function of the eye in detail. This may include imaging, pressure measurements, and visual field analysis. Management focuses on monitoring changes over time, adjusting treatment as needed, and coordinating care when conditions are chronic or progressive. Our patients rely on our approach for conditions such as glaucoma, dry eye disease, and retinal or systemic-related eye conditions.
Specialty eye care visits at St. Clair Eye Clinic are designed to be thorough without feeling overwhelming. Appointments allow extra time for testing, discussion, and explanation, so patients understand what is being evaluated and why. Our clinic environment emphasizes comfort, privacy, and clear communication, especially for patients navigating new diagnoses or long-term care. Questions are encouraged, and findings are explained in practical, easy-to-understand terms.
Yes. We provide specialty contact lens fittings for patients with complex prescriptions, irregular corneas, or conditions that make standard lenses ineffective or uncomfortable. These fittings involve precise measurements and trial assessments to ensure proper vision correction and eye health.
Our specialty services include glaucoma treatment, dry eye diagnosis and management, eye disease diagnosis and monitoring, laser eye surgery consultations, emergency eye care, and advanced contact lens fitting. Each service addresses specific medical or functional eye health needs that extend beyond routine exams. Patients across Toronto access these services for focused care when their vision concerns are complex, progressive, or require close clinical oversight.
Unexplained changes in vision, ongoing discomfort, or being diagnosed with an eye disease can be stressful. If something about your vision doesn’t feel right, or you’ve been told further assessment is needed, this is the moment to act. Book a specialty eye care appointment and get the information, direction, and reassurance you need.