About Us

Proudly serving our community with compassionate, comprehensive eye care for individuals and families.​

The Team

At Optimal Eye Care, clear comfortable vision matters at every age—for learning, reading, work, sports, activities, driving, and independent living. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your best possible vision, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of life around you.

Optimal Eye Care is a trusted optometry clinic located in Whitby, Ontario, proudly serving the Durham region since 2000.

Dr. Tim K. Lee

Dr. Tim Lee is a University of Waterloo–trained optometrist with advanced clinical training in ocular disease and surgical co-management. He has served the Durham community since 2000 and is committed to providing compassionate, up-to-date eye care for the whole family.

Dr. Daniel Rubin

Dr. Daniel Rubin is a GTA-born optometrist and a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science. He completed clinical training across the Toronto area with a focus on ocular disease and is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-focused eye care for patients of all ages.

Our Passion

Our goal is to make every visit a comfortable, positive experience while giving you the highest level of eye care. We take the time to thoroughly check your vision and eye health, and we’re committed to caring for you and your family with professionalism and kindness.

We know that every pair of eyes is unique. That’s why we tailor our exams, explanations, and recommendations to your individual needs, helping you understand your eye health and the treatment options that are best for you.

Your eyes matter to us, and we’re here because we truly care.

Your Health

Good vision plays a huge role in enjoying everyday life. We want you to be able to fully experience your family, friends, hobbies, and the independence that matters to you. For children, vision is especially important—about 80% of learning in the first 12 years happens through their eyes. And as we get older, protecting the vision we value becomes essential to maintaining our quality of life.

Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain clear, comfortable vision so you can continue enjoying the moments that matter most.

Your Quality of Life

Without vision, our quality of life and independence are greatly diminished. Our desire is for you to enjoy your family, friends, hobbies and activities that your lives have to offer.

As children grow, we know that 80% of their learning in the first 12 years comes through the eyes.

As we age, keeping the vision that we have come to enjoy is crucial to our overall appreciation of life. Having and keeping clear, comfortable, healthy vision is our goal for you.

We want you to see your best!