About Us

Dr. Indira Geer

Dr. Indira Geer

Dr. Indira Geer has been in the practice of optometry since 1998 after receiving her Doctorate in Optometry from the School of Optometry, University of Waterloo. Dr. Geer presently practices primary care optometry and is able to consult on refractive surgery, contact lens fittings and pediatric vision.

She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. At the Hospital for Sick Children she specialized in Orthoptics with emphasis on binocular vision in children and adults. She subsequently completed a Master of Science in Physiological Optics and has published and co-authored papers on eye movements, relating to fast and slow tracking, and also on the development and testing of binocularity in children.

Dr. Geer has been involved in third world vision care including missions to Guyana, South America and Kingston, Jamaica. She was active in the Children’s Vision Committee of the Canadian Association of Optometrists from 2003 to 2005.

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Dr. Alvina Lo

Dr. Alvina Lo

Dr. Alvina Lo received her education at the University of Waterloo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Optometry degree in 1999. As part of her clinical training, she completed an internship in Atlanta, Georgia where she was trained under eye surgeons in the treatment and management of retinal diseases and glaucoma. She has volunteered her time in the past conducting children’s vision screening and provided free eye exams in a mobile vision clinic for the underprivileged.

Dr. Lo has been in practice for over 10 years in the Greater Toronto Area. She joined Markville Optometrists when it first opened in 2008 and has enjoyed serving the Markham community since then. She practices all areas of primary care optometry with particular interest in specialty contact lenses and refractive surgery co-management.

Dr. Lo is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and College of Optometrists of Ontario. She is certified to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for medical management of eye disease. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, hiking, travelling and trying different types of cuisine in the city. She is fluent in English and Cantonese.

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Dr. Jasmine Ip

Dr. Jasmine Ip received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Waterloo and went on to pursue her optometry degree at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

After graduation, Dr. Ip completed a residency in Community Optometry, where she further advanced her knowledge and skills in all areas of optometric care. Throughout her services to different communities and local hospitals, she was involved in many diabetic research studies and developed a special interest in diabetic eye care.

She completed her internships in Hong Kong, Australia and China. During her studies, she was awarded the Greg Wu Best Business Plan Award for Practice Management, an award given to the top student in the class. She also received the Outstanding Service-Learning Project Award, granted to a team of students whom excelled in creating a vision screening program for the community.

Dr. Ip is board certified in Canada and Hong Kong and is licensed by the Canadian Examiners in Optometry to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Ontario Association of Optometrists, College of Optometrists of Ontario, and The Optometrists Board of Hong Kong.

During her free time, she enjoys keeping active and spending time with her family, friends and puppy, Brody.

Dr. Ip is fluent in both English and Cantonese.

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Dr. Ravneet Sidhu

Dr. Ravneet Sidhu received her Honours Bachelor of Science Degree at McMaster University and then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry; Boston, MA graduating in 2019. As part of her clinical externships she had the opportunity to go to Miami, Florida where she was exposed to acute eye emergencies, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. She also co-managed post-cataract and post-refractive surgeries with ophthalmologists.

After graduation, Dr. Sidhu went on to work in California for one year and eventually returned back to the GTA in 2020 to settle down and be with friends and family.

Dr. Sidhu is an active member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and enjoys practicing full scope optometry with a keen interest in myopia control and disease management. Dr. Sidhu speaks both Punjabi and Hindi. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

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Dr. Gunasekaran

Dr. Gunasekaran

Dr. Selah Gunasekaran was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Canada with her family when she was 2 years old! She is very passionate about eyecare and giving back to the community. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto where she specialized in neuroscience. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo, where she graduated with high distinction.

Dr. Selah enjoys providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, she is confident managing ocular disease and has special interests in binocular vision and myopia control management. Dr. Selah strives to provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring optimal eye health and visual comfort for all her patients.

She is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists and has volunteered her time providing vision screening for children. Dr. Selah will continue to volunteer her time and services to both the community and the world through mission trips.

In her spare time, you can find her on the field playing soccer. She grew up playing soccer competitively and even played for her University at Varsity level. She now volunteers her time coaching. She also enjoys reading, watching shows and spending quality time with friends and family. Fun fact she is a triplet and has a Black Belt in Karate!
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