Our Merivale Vision Care Family is Growing

Last Updated: 
January 27, 2023

The Merivale Vision Care family is so excited to share that we are growing!

Note: This post was originally published on merivalevisioncare.com or wellingtonvisioncare.com. Merivale Vision Care is now Vision Care Merivale and Wellington Vision Care is now Vision Care Wellington, part of Vision Care Ottawa.

The Merivale Vision Care family is so excited to share that we are growing. We have two wonderful new Doctors of Optometry that have recently joined the family and we cannot wait to tell you all about them. Without further adieu, here we go!

Eye Exam with Dr. Mikhail

We are so delighted to have Dr. Mikhail join our team at Merivale Vision Care. Dr. Mikhail completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa, and then went on to complete her Optometry Degree at the University of Waterloo. She is so happy to have returned to Ottawa to be alongside her family as she practices Optometry. When you’re here for your visit with her you will notice how knowledgeable and kind she is. She has a wonderful warm effect, so you will feel right at home while she is looking after your ocular health. She is currently accepting new patients, so if you’re ready to get your eyes checked book now and we can set you up for your comprehensive eye exam with the wonderful Dr. Mikhail.  

Next, meet the amazing Dr. Alibrando. Dr. Alibrando was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in Cornwall, Ontario. He earned his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa in 2017, then his Doctorate of Optometry at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the spring of 2021. One thing that is certain about Dr. Alibrando is that he cares immensely for his patient’s well-being and is very thorough while looking after his patients. He, like Dr. Mikhail, has an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to eye care. His friendly nature will have you feeling relaxed when you come in for your comprehensive eye exam. Dr. Alibrando is also accepting new patients so if it’s time for your eye exam book now and we will make sure your eyes are well cared for. Both Dr. Mikhail and Dr. Alibrando can’t wait to see you!

Stay tuned for more news about our growing Merivale Vision Care family because we have more wonderful humans to tell you about that have joined our administrative and dispensing teams. See you next time!

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