Dr. Ryan Smith

Dr. Ryan Smith was born in New Glasgow and raised in Enfield, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2007 and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2011. While in optometry school Dr. Smith completed an externship in ocular disease at the Omni Eye Centre in Baltimore. He joined Elmsdale Vision Centre in 2011.

In 2012 Dr. Smith and his wife Stacey welcomed the first addition to their family, Lucas. The Smith family enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Smith was once an avid soccer and rugby player and now enjoys a game of squash whenever he can.

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

University of Dalhousie, Bachelor of Science, 2007
University of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry, 2011

Professional Memberships:

Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO)
Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO)

Current Professional Activities:

Co-chair, Continuing Education Committee, NSAO

Past Professional Activities:

Public Health Committee, NSAO, 2011-2012

Our Doctors

Office Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tues 8:30am - 8:00pm
Wed 8:30am - 8:00pm
Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
*Sat 9:00am - 2:00pm

*Closed Saturdays in July and August and most holiday weekends

COVID-19 Update - June 2020

Dear valued patients of Elmsdale Vision Centre,

We are excited to announce that we are officially re-opening for primary eye care, urgent care and eye wear needs, all by appointment, on June 5, 2020! We have been working diligently to ensure all public health safety protocols are in place and we look forward to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our patients and staff.

If you had an appointment booked during the closure, or if you are due for your appointment now, one of our team members will be in touch to arrange a time that works for you. We appreciate your patience as we work through an extensive backlog of appointments. As always, if you are experiencing an ocular emergency (flashes of light, new floaters, pain or sudden vision loss), please call our clinic immediately at 902 883 2221. Please note, the online booking function of our website has been temporarily deactivated such that our staff can easily control the schedule.

We kindly ask that you call ahead to book a time for your visit, even if just for adjustment of your glasses. When you arrive for your appointment, please call from the parking lot such that our staff can help direct you. We would also like to remind everyone that, in accordance with public health guidelines and with direction from the NS College of Optometrists, each person entering the clinic is required to wear a mask. Lastly, we ask anyone who may have symptoms of COVID, or anyone who has been in contact with a person confirmed or suspected to have COVID, please call 811 for guidance and avoid coming to our office until a negative test is confirmed.

We are all trying to adjust to this “new normal” world of social distancing. In an attempt to prepare you for your upcoming appointment, we’ve recorded a short video designed to walk you through an appointment and social distancing protocols at our office. We hope this helps answer any questions you may have. Enjoy!

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Sincerely

The Doctors and Staff of Elmsdale Vision Centre