Queensway Optometric Centre has been serving Mississauga for over 55 years. We treat our patients like family and always strive to provide top-quality vision care in a warm and friendly environment.
During your eye exam, we can address any of your concerns and look for eye disease and vision problems. We understand that crisp, clear vision is the key to your quality of life.
We also believe in giving back to the community. We are proud to partner with local schools to promote children’s vision and raise money for Optometry Giving Sight.
Visit our eye doctors at Mississauga for the following eye care services:
Dr. Falke graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1978 and began practicing at Queensway Optometric Centre upon graduation. In 2001 he became certified in the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.
He has spent time as a clinical supervisor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. Dr. Falke is an active member of the Ontario and Canadian Associations of Optometry. He has served as a consultant on several eye care advisory panels during his career and participated in clinical trials for several contact lens and pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Falke has a particular interest in contact lenses and sports vision and had the opportunity to provide sports vision assessments at the 1994 Winter Olympics. He is presently one of the team optometrists for the Toronto Argonauts. Dr. Falke works closely with the TLC Laser Centre to provide co-management of laser vision correction. He has also cultivated a close working relationship with several Mississauga ophthalmologists and family physicians.
Dr. Falke and his wife Debbie have 2 children: Karen and Ashley.
Dr. Joseph Chan, Optometrist
Dr. Chan completed the first 2 years of a Bachelor of Science program at the University of Toronto (Mississauga) before graduating as an optometrist from the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. Upon graduation, he joined the Queensway Optometric Centre team and continued his studies at York University. 2 years later, he graduated with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
Dr. Chan also completed additional training in the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and passed the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry (IAB) examination for the Treatment and Management of Ocular Diseases.
Though Dr. Chan provides comprehensive eye and vision care for patients of all ages, his areas of interest include diabetic patients, patients with ocular pathology, children, and contact lens wearers.
In addition to his work at Queensway Optometric Centre, Dr. Chan remains an active volunteer in the field of optometry. He has served as President of the Vision Institute of Canada, a nonprofit optometric clinic in Toronto, and was also President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Dr. Chan has shared knowledge and expertise at numerous conferences as a guest speaker. His work has been featured in several television interviews and print articles.
In his spare time, Dr. Chan is an avid traveller and has set foot on all 7 continents, including Antarctica, which he visited in 2005. He loves the great outdoors and finds particular joy in snowboarding and photography.
Dr. Lareina Yeung, Optometrist
Dr. Yeung graduated with her Honours Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from the University of Waterloo in 2003. Upon graduation, she joined the team at Queensway Optometric Centre (QOC). In addition to her work at QOC, Dr. Yeung served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) for 7 years, where she chaired and participated in various committees. Dr. Yeung spent her final year at the OAO as Vice President and is a recipient of the OAO President’s Award for her outstanding contribution to the profession.
Dr. Yeung has also served as the Ontario representative for the Canadian Association of Optometrists, where she co-chaired the National Children’s Vision Initiative.
Though Dr. Yeung enjoys working with patients of all ages, her particular area of interest is children’s vision. She played an integral role in bringing the “Eye See, Eye Learn” program to junior kindergarten students in Ontario and has also become passionate in the area of Myopia Control in children. Other interests include contact lenses, laser surgery co-management, and ocular pathology. She is certified to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.
Dr. Yeung has combined her love of optometry with her love of travel and has expanded access to eye care in developing countries. She has participated in eye care missions to Jamaica, Tunisia, Morocco, Ecuador, and Peru.
When she is not working or volunteering, Dr. Yeung enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, practicing Yoga and Salsa dancing. She is also able to communicate in Cantonese.
Dr. Karen Stafford, Optometrist
Dr. Stafford graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2008 with her Honours Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees and was on the Dean’s Honours List. She also completed an ocular disease internship at Scarborough Eye Associates. Upon graduation, she worked at the Bramalea Optometric Clinic for 2 years before joining the Queensway Optometric Centre team in 2010.
Though Dr. Stafford enjoys providing comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages, her areas of interest are laser refractive surgery and children’s vision. She is actively involved in Ontario Association of Optometrists Eye See, Eye Learn program. This program emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams for children in junior kindergarten and thereafter.
Dr. Stafford and her husband have 2 daughters: Katelyn and Makayla. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and playing sports.
Dr. Miranda Ranieri, Optometrist
Dr. Ranieri graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Yale University in 2008 and received her Doctor of Optometry with Honours from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. She was born and raised in Waterloo, and is happy to be part of the Mississauga team at Queensway Optometric Centre since 2016.
Though Dr. Ranieri enjoys providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, her particular areas of interest are in dry eye management, ocular pathology, contact lenses and pediatrics.
She is a volunteer Optometrist with the Eye See, Eye Learn Program, which emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams for children prior to junior kindergarten and thereafter.
Before she began pursuing a career in optometry, Dr. Ranieri was a professional squash player, competing in tournaments around the world and winning the Canadian Women’s Championship and NCAA Championship. The highlight of her squash career was earning three medals, including a team gold medal at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2008.
Dr. Ranieri enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, Madison and Wesley. She also enjoys traveling, swimming and cycling outdoors.
Dr. Lawrence Chan, Optometrist
Dr. Chan received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in 2019, with high distinction, after completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Western University. Dr. Chan completed externships in Michigan at Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Andersen Eye Associates, and Duane L. Waters Hospital at the Jackson State Penitentiary. He provided comprehensive eye exams, managed ocular diseases, and fit different contact lens modalities.
Dr. Chan holds licenses to practise optometry in both Ontario and the State of Michigan and is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Dr. Chan provides eye exams to patients of all ages with a particular interest in contact lenses and ocular disease.
When he is not working, he enjoys playing a wide variety of sports, his favourites being tennis and basketball. He looks forward to serving the Queensway Optometric Centre community.
Dr. Mehtab Mann, Optometrist
Dr. Mehtab Mann graduated from McMaster University with an Honours BSc in Life Sciences in 2009. She attended Aston University in Birmingham, U.K. where she completed her Optometry degree in 2013. After completing her pre-registration training in London and partaking in ophthalmological rotations at Whipps Cross Hospital she returned home to complete the International Optometric Bridging Program at the University of Waterloo in 2015.
Since then, she has become a mother to two little boys and has been working in private practice in Barrie, Ontario. She is excited to join the team at Queensway Optometric Centre and plant roots in Mississauga! Dr. Mann enjoys seeing patients of all ages and in particular working with children. Her optometric interests include contact lenses and ocular disease. Dr. Mann is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists.
Her interests outside of work include hiking, cooking and spending time with her husband, kids and german shepherd, Bullet.
Terri, Office Manager
Terri has been an integral part of the Queensway Optometric Centre team since 2000 and has worked in the eye care industry for over 20 years. As our office manager, she prides herself on providing excellent customer service to all of our patients. She enjoys travelling to new places and spending time with her family.
Reception Staff
Rory and the Frame Gallery Team
In Our Community
Our Commitment to World Sight Day
Queensway Optometric Centre is Canada’s #1 fundraising practice for the 2022 World Sight Day Challenge! Our practice raised an amazing $10,073!
We are no strangers to participating in the World Sight Day Challenge, which we have been doing since 2009—our team at Queensway added a few new creative fundraising initiatives in 2022 to help contribute to our incredible success.
Led by our Office Manager, Terri Fracassa, and implemented by our dedicated doctors and staff, our fundraising events included:
Online silent auctions held year-round for many items, including frames, sunglasses, and other products donated by optical companies, local businesses, and the practice.
Sale of hand-made jewelry created by a family member, with proceeds donated.
Raffles for items donated by local businesses and the practice.
Bake sales with creative and appealingly packaged containers of baked goods.
Invited patients to donate after free services such as glasses adjustments.
Invited patients to donate in return for a pen, pencil, candy, or book at our used book table.
Held an adopt-a-stuffed-pet event where patients could donate and take home stuffed toys for their children.
We also incentivized patients to donate at various levels:
Those donating $5 got their name entered into a draw for J&J contact lenses.
Those donating $20 received a Queensway travel mug.
Those donating $30 received a mystery jewelry bag.
Our optometrists generally donated a full day of their eye exam fees in November, and donors’ names were displayed on the Glasses Wall of Fame.
Our team has collectively raised over $145,000 this year! We want to give a huge thanks to everyone involved and reiterate our continued support to helping people in need around the world to see.
Finding Us Is Easy
Our practice is conveniently located across the street from the Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital.
Our Address
101 Queensway West, Suite 140 Mississauga, OntarioL5B 2P7
The History of Optometry in Mississauga: How Eye Care Shaped Our Community
Eye CareIn the Community
The History of Optometry in Mississauga: How Eye Care Shaped Our Community
Eye CareIn the Community
Long before high-rise condos and bustling shopping centres, optometrists were laying the groundwork for a healthier, more connected community. The story of optometry in Mississauga is not only one of medical innovation but also of deep community ties and compassionate care.
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The History of Optometry in Mississauga: How Eye Care Shaped Our Community
Long before high-rise condos and bustling shopping centres, optometrists were laying the groundwork for a healthier, more connected community. The story of optometry in Mississauga is not only one of medical innovation but also of deep community ties and compassionate care.
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