Meet Dr. Kate
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 very experienced in helping patients navigate the medical system as required.
After graduating with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo, 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.
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 invests in the next generation through serving as a mentor with Women Empowerment in Healthcare, and speaking to pre-optometry students at local universities.
Please use the Contact form below for speaking engagement inquiries.
Though raised on the prairies, Dr. Baldry loves the city of Toronto and is happy to provide primary care plus management of contact lenses, dry eye, glaucoma, low vision, myopia control, and refractive surgery co-management. She is available for eye health assessments for people of all ages in the community.
Bay St. Eyecare
Dr. Baldry is happy to provide optometric care Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at Bay St. Eyecare in Toronto.
Bay St. Eyecare
372 Bay Street, Suite 302
Closely connected to the PATH
Office open for inquiries & pick-ups Monday - Friday 8:15am - 6:00pm
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.
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.
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.
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:
New Cranial Nerve Disorders
Optic Pathway Disease
Cataract
Retinal Disease
Corneal Disease
Uveitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Glaucoma
Screening for Medication Toxicity
Contact
Please fill out the form below, and Dr. Baldry’s team will contact you as soon as possible.