Our Optometry Practice
in North Toronto

Dr. Papadakis received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 1989 and his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1993 from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. He completed an internship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and the Baltimore Veteran’s Administration Hospital, receiving extensive training in the treatment and management of eye diseases.

He began practicing in 1993 as Chief Low Vision Clinician at the Scarborough General Hospital Low Vision Centre. In 1996, Dr. Papadakis opened his private family practice in North York.

He continues to have a keen interest in the field of low vision and vision rehabilitation, having previously provided services as a staff doctor at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. He continues to support The CNIB Foundation and remains a loyal advocate of Vision Loss Rehabilitation and its clients. He has lectured in his field and is presently a clinical associate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, who oversees and trains optometry students in his practice.

In 2000, Dr. Papadakis received the distinguished status of Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, representing leadership in his profession. As of 2020, only 226 optometrists in all of Canada have become Fellows. In 2022, Dr. Papadakis achieved the status of Clinical Diplomate in Low Vision Rehabilitation from the American Academy of Optometry. He is the only practicing Low Vision Diplomate in Canada, with fewer than 70 in the world.

Dr. Papadakis’ dedication has sent him on numerous volunteer missions to villages in Mexico, providing eye care to the underprivileged. On average, his group would see 3000 patients in a week, providing treatment for eye disease and also supplying donated eyeglasses.

His interests also include contact lenses and dry eye management where he is actively involved in research and clinical investigations. Dr. Papadakis is fully trained in laser co-management and underwent laser refractive surgery in 2004 with excellent results.

Dr. Papadakis is an active member of the Greek community and is fluent in both Greek and Spanish. He is married and has three children. He enjoys yoga, playing hockey, reading, and woodworking.

Raised in the North York area, Dr. Stevens graduated on the Dean’s Honour List with both an Honours Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2004. She completed an internship with a Toronto Ophthalmologist receiving comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. Dr. Stevens is licensed to prescribe ocular therapeutic pharmacological agents.

Dr. Stevens is enjoying learning and specializing in modern dry eye and myopia control therapies. Dr. Stevens also has a passion for and specializes in low vision services. She has served as a staff Optometrist for the Barrie CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), providing low vision assessments and patient-specific visual aids and rehabilitation.

Dr. Stevens is presently a clinical associate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, overseeing, training and mentoring optometry students in her practice. She is currently an active member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and Women of Optometry committee. Her goal while practising optometry is to provide the highest standard of care while making a difference in the lives of our patients in the community.

Dr. Stevens is married with two children. She enjoys sports, reading, family and friends.

Dr. Nisara Bandali practices full-scope optometry and provides eye care to patients of all ages. Dr. Bandali attended the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston, where she graduated with honours and received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Before that, she earned her Bachelor of Medical Science degree in Medical Cell Biology from the University of Western Ontario.

Dr. Bandali has experience in many optometric practice settings, including the New England Eye Institute, Tufts Medical Centre, Cotting School for Special Needs Children, and Mobile Eye Clinics. Dr. Bandali has also practiced in Brampton, downtown Toronto, and Orangeville and currently practices in North York. Dr. Bandali participates in vision and eye health podcasts and is a speaker for the Opticians Association to educate on various subjects pertaining to ocular health. She has also worked with the College of Optometrists as a practice advisor.

Dr. Bandali’s interests include comprehensive primary eye care, medical optometry, and urgent eye care. She continues expanding her knowledge of the latest dry eye therapies and is keenly interested in myopia control.

Dr. Bandali enjoys complex contact lens fittings involving scleral lenses for patients with advanced ocular surface diseases.
She actively participates in vision screening programs for children in underserved communities and volunteers at community events such as the Special Olympics.

In her spare time, Dr. Bandali likes arts and crafts, playing and watching sports, travelling, exploring new cuisines and spending time with family.