905.889.1277
1600 Steeles Ave W Unit 5
Vaughan, ON
L4K 4M2
thornhilloptometriccentre@gmail.com





Dr. Steven Gold

Dr. Steven Gold is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry where he recieved his Doctor of Optometry degree . He has been practicing in Thornhill since 1980. Dr. Gold practices full scope optometry including day to day management of eye health as well as contact lens care, pre-and post-op refractive surgery care and the co-management of various ocular health conditions.

Dr. Howard Blackstien

Dr. Howard Blackstien is a full time partner at the Thornhill Optometric Centre where he works with patients of all ages to provide comprehensive family eye care.

Dr. Blackstien graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 1998 which included specialized training in pediatric optometry and ocular disease in Boston and Miami. Dr. Blackstien has extensive experience with laser vision correction procedures as he has worked closely in clinics with some of Torontos top Lasik surgeons. Dr. Blackstien has a passion for educating patients about the prevention and management of eye and vision disorders.

Dr. Di Nardo

Dr. Paul Di Nardo joined Thornhill Optometric Centre as an Associate Optometrist in 2016. Dr. Di Nardo grew up in York Region and earned his Honors Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree with distinction at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science. Dr. Di Nardo completed clinical externships at the Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas where he gained experience in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. He also provided care in the hospital’s Specialty Low Vision Clinic, helping patients who had their vision impaired by eye diseases learn to better use their remaining vision. Additionally, Dr. Di Nardo interned at clinics in Waterloo, Brampton, and our very own Thornhill Optometric Centre.

Currently, Dr. Di Nardo provides care in several private practices in southern Ontario, including offices in Toronto, Alliston, and Midland. He has a special interest in diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases, as well as specialty contact lenses.

Dr. Di Nardo is a member in good standing of the Canadian Optometric Association and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. He is also certified in controlled substances, diagnostic, topical and oral therapeutic agents.



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