Duo Eyecare
Come and visit us, our team is waiting for you.
We are located at #4 - 750 Big Bay Point Road in the city of Barrie.
Dr. Padwal and Dr. Thareja Optometry
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Address:
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4S6
Business Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 1:00PM–8:00PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00AM–7:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM–6:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM–6:00PM |
| Saturday | 11:00AM –4:00PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
*Hours may vary. Contact us for details.
About
At Duo Eyecare, we're more than just your local Optometrist office—we're a husband-and-wife team proudly serving the Barrie community with personalized, top-quality care for the whole family.
Driven by a shared passion for eye health, our experienced doctors blend advanced technology with a warm, patient-focused approach. Whether you're due for a comprehensive eye exam, managing an ocular condition, or searching for the perfect pair of frames, we're here to help—every step of the way.
Meet our dynamic and professional team
Dr Sundeep Padwal
Optometrist
Dr. Sundeep Padwal graduated from McMaster University with an Honours BSc in Life Sciences in 2011. He then attended Aston University in Birmingham, UK to pursue his Optometry degree. During his final year of studies, he completed his Ophthalmology rotations at the University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.
After completing his Optometry degree in 2015, Dr. Padwal worked in South West England for a year and a half. He then returned home and attended the University of Waterloo to complete the International Optometric Bridging Program in 2018.
Dr. Padwal is passionate about patient care and his clinical areas of interest include dry eye and ocular disease. He also enjoys pediatric eye exams. Dr. Padwal is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO).
Outside the clinic, Dr. Padwal enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and travelling.
Dr Sundeep Padwal
Optometrist
Dr Pooja Thareja
Optometrist
Dr. Pooja Thareja grew up in Mississauga, Ontario and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences in 2011 from McMaster University. After this, Dr. Thareja completed her Optometry degree in 2015 at Aston University in the United Kingdom.
During her clinical training, she completed her Ophthalmology rotations at the University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire. After graduation, Dr. Thareja worked in South West England for two years before returning home.
In 2019, she completed the International Optometric Bridging Program at the University of Waterloo. As part of her clinical training at UW, Dr. Thareja completed her clinical externships at the Halifax Eye Institute and FYI Doctors in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. She also had the opportunity to work in primary practice in the Greater Sudbury area.
Dr. Thareja loves seeing a wide variety of patients of all ages and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Her clinical area of interest is dry eye disease. In her free time, Dr. Thareja enjoys cooking, long walks and photography.
Dr Pooja Thareja
Optometrist