Meet Dr. Kate
Dr. Baldry obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She graduated with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo.
After graduation, she devoted a year to the Low Vision Rehabilitation residency at her alma mater. This training provided extensive experience in examination and rehabilitation of patients with vision impairment, and substantial exposure to ocular disease and therapeutics. She then continued on as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Waterloo, enjoying the opportunity to work with optometry students and impart her passion for high-quality care.
Dr. Baldry has developed a patient-centered approach in her practice and strives to ensure her recommendations and treatment plans align with each person’s lifestyle. She and her staff are also experienced in helping patients navigate the medical system as required.
Serving the community is of high value to Dr. Baldry; she completed an externship at a Veterans clinic in Tallahassee, Florida as well as a VOSH eyecare mission to Casma, Peru. She has also presented on various eye diseases and low vision conditions to fellow healthcare practitioners and patients. She continues to make volunteering, both locally and globally, a priority throughout her career. Dr. Baldry is currently available for corporate speaking engagements and info sessions to help keep our eyes happy and healthy while we return to work.
Throughout her studies, Dr. Baldry has developed strong connections to the community in Toronto. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the College of Optometrists of Ontario, and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. She loves the city of Toronto and is happy to provide primary care, contact lens, dry eye, low vision, myopia management, and refractive surgery co-management, and eye health assessments for people of all ages in the community.
Services
Oculovisual Assessment (“eye exam”)
Dr. Baldry will:
Review your personal history regarding your eyes, your health, and your family.
Measure your visual acuity (how clear is your vision without glasses, or with your current glasses?).
Assess your binocular vision (do your eyes align properly?) and visual field (do you have fully functional peripheral vision?).
Determine your prescription for glasses (and which activities they will help with!).
Thoroughly assess the health of your entire eye (including risk for developing eye disease in the future).
Document and further investigate your current eye health with additional imaging including retinal photography and optical coherence tomography.
Provide a custom, YOU-centered management plan that is clear and easy to follow
Make a rapid referral to additional specialists as required.
Contact Lens Assessment
As far as contact lenses go, one size does not fit all! Dr. Baldry will make the appropriate measurements and provide trial lenses as needed to find the best individualized fit for your eye and lifestyle. She loves problem solving and welcomes those with dry eye, astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related decline in near vision).
Ministry of Transportation and Occupation-Required Vision Testing
Are you required to have your colour vision, binocular vision, and peripheral vision tested for a specific job application? Has your driver's license been revoked for a peripheral-vision-related issue, and you have questions about next steps? Dr. Baldry is fully equipped to complete all required testing and documentation with you.
Vision Rehabilitation
Are you unable to see 20/20, even with prescription glasses? Or, is your vision 20/20 but things don’t feel easy to see? Dr. Baldry is residency-trained in Low Vision Rehabilitation and can provide a comprehensive assessment including education on your condition and recommendations for visual aids or therapy.
OHIP-Covered Examinations
Calling all young ones, and the young-at-heart! Did you know that OHIP provides coverage for annual eye exams for children and teens under the age of 20, and for those over the age of 65? There is also coverage for 20-64 year olds with one of the following 10 conditions:
Amblyopia
Optic Pathway Disease
Cataract
Retinal Disease
Corneal Disease
Recurrent Uveitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Strabismus
Glaucoma
Visual Field Defects
Contact
Please fill out the form below, and Dr. Baldry will contact you as soon as possible.
Bay St. Eyecare
Dr. Baldry is happy to provide optometric care Tuesday and Thursday at Bay St. Eyecare in Toronto, ON.
Bay St. Eyecare
100 Richmond Street West, Suite 331
Sheraton Center Hotel, Richmond Tower
(3rd floor)
Connected to the PATH
Office open for inquiries & pick-ups Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Dr. Baldry has appointments available:
Tuesday 9:00am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm