Our mission is to provide customized solutions to every day visual challenges to enhance each and every patient's life. We strive to achieve this by developing a working relationship with each patient in a caring, comfortable environment. Our eye doctors and staff are committed to learning and to teaching, so that our patients can be better informed about all aspects of their vision and preventive care.
Click Book an Appointment, then download and print your patient diagnostic form. Please fill out both pages to the best of your ability and bring them with you to your appointment. Vision Therapy is a customized series of exercises designed to give patients necessary and meaningful experiences to improve vision and learning.
Click Book an Appointment, then download and print your patient diagnostic form. Please fill out both pages to the best of your ability and bring them with you to your appointment. Vision Therapy is a customized series of exercises designed to give patients necessary and meaningful experiences to improve vision and learning.
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Our mission is to provide customized solutions to every day visual challenges to enhance each and every patient's life. We strive to achieve this by developing a working relationship with each patient in a caring, comfortable environment. Our Port Alberni eye doctor and staff are committed to learn and to teach so that our patients can be better informed about all aspects of their vision and preventive care.
Crista is our Director of First Impressions. Before moving to Port Alberni from Edmonton in October, she spent many years in the hospitality industry. She has over 10 years of customer service experience and loves the interaction with different people it has provided.
She is excited to explore all that Port Alberni and Vancouver Island has to offer and looks forward to the opportunity to learn and grow with the amazing team at Valley Vision Optometry!Alicia is our Director of First Impressions. Alicia grew up on the island and is excited to rediscover all the island has to offer.
She is excited to explore all that Port Alberni and Vancouver Island has to offer and looks forward to the opportunity to learn and grow with the amazing team at Valley Vision Optometry!Alicia is our Director of First Impressions. Alicia grew up on the island and is excited to rediscover all the island has to offer.
Our eye care center in Vancouver Island offers a wide range of eye care services to people of all ages, from children to older adults. Our optometric team is dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy healthy eyes and clear vision so that you can live your best life. Whether you need a new pair of contacts, eyeglasses or require eye disease treatment, our Vancouver Island optometric team provides cutting-edge eye and vision care.
Telemedicine: Dr. Golemba will be using the Virtual Office to help anybody with medical eye care concerns such as red-eye, and other eye emergencies. To schedule an appointment, call our office at (250) 724-0933. Our emergency hours are 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Monday - Friday. Our friendly and experienced eye doctor, Dr. Shaun Golemba, is pleased to serve Port Alberni, BC, and all surrounding communities with an extensive range of eye care services.
We make it a policy to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on the latest technology and techniques to make your visit to Valley Vision Optometry as comfortable and effective as possible. Dr. Jasmine Dhesi was born and raised in Surrey, British Columbia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia, graduating with distinction.
Reviews (20)
Diana Reidl
Jan 26, 2022
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Shawn Hight
Jan 10, 2022
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Cliff notes: Extremely long wait times / Very expensive / pushing unnecessary products.
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Sadly I had a less than positive experience. I made an appointment for general eye exam so that I could update prescription for new eyewear.
Where the staff were all very friendly and seemed to be helpful this is where the positive ended for me.
I was informed that the eye exam would be an hour and a half. I thought this seemed a bit long for a typical eye exam but thought it may have been do to added covid perceptions.
About a half an hour into the eye exam I was brought into the optometry room where
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Sadly I had a less than positive experience. I made an appointment for general eye exam so that I could update prescription for new eyewear.
Where the staff were all very friendly and seemed to be helpful this is where the positive ended for me.
I was informed that the eye exam would be an hour and a half. I thought this seemed a bit long for a typical eye exam but thought it may have been do to added covid perceptions.
About a half an hour into the eye exam I was brought into the optometry room where
Kathy Green
Jan 02, 2022
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This was the best Eye Exam i have ever had it was like spending the morning at the spa lol - i was very well taken care of -every aspect of the visit was explained and very thorough - ALL the staff including the Dr were unbelievable very kind and professional i would recommend go here to my family and friends for a VERY DETAILED eye exam.
Ojas Cats
Oct 30, 2021
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Pressured and felt almost harassed by dr into buying their glasses because I found their pricing quite high…I wanted to bring my own frames in and it would cost $400 but to buy their frames and lenses was $300 but apparently the same lenses???then got call they were ready to pick up so called but then they don’t have time to fit me in until days… later…so decided to pick up the glasses anyhow only to discover that the prescription was wrong I could not focus on anything unless it was almost touching my nose…6” away so called and given no help except come
Doreen Little
Oct 14, 2021
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Jad Bermuda
Aug 27, 2021
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Leanne Ruissen
May 27, 2021
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I highly recommend Valley Vision. My experience today was fantastic. I was greeted by friendly people. My pre work was done by a very nice young lady who patiently explained everything she did. I was then seen by an amazing student optometrist who also explained everything to me. I’ve had other experiences where I’m not sure I’m getting the right lenses but today was so reassuring. I felt really confident that the student and then later with Dr. Golemba got me exactly the right lenses! I was then seen by Sherry who helped me pick out really nice frames for hundreds of dollars LESS than I
Rosemarie Buchanan
Nov 30, 2020
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Great team of professionals at Valley Vision. I have been going to Valley Vision since before it was known as Valley Vision, and would not go any place else for my routine eye exams (which are anything but routine!). Thanks to all the staff for being so conscious of the Covid protocols. Be kind, be calm, be safe is modelled by all of them. Thanks!
Quinn
Oct 03, 2020
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My wife and I recently visited this facility for a quick renew on my glasses prescription and contact lenses. We were pleasantly surprised by the precautionary measures in place for Covid19 as all staff members were respectful of distance and safety. The equipment they had available at this location offered extensive tests I had never seen before and was glad to get checked out there alongside my exam. We also found a great product that kept the fog off my current glasses due to breathing while wearing a mask for work. I will be visiting again for my next appointment.
Evelyn Dool
Aug 11, 2020
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Tyler Zoet
Jul 26, 2020
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Ingrid Hampf
Jul 01, 2020
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Moses Otiti
Jun 01, 2020
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I have struggled with nystagmus for over 25 years. I was ready to give up because other Doctors had said that’s the best i could see. i stumbled upon Valley vision and Dr Shaun Golemba (Dr G) took his time to help get my vision to our desired goal. He and his staff where the most pleasant and gave me great tips on how to enjoy Port Alberni. I will highly recommend and if you have low vision issues, he is that guy!
J. A. S. Brotherhood
Dec 23, 2018
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Not even an APOLOGY....... SIMPLY ACKNOWLEDGE !
Not happy with the staff here on
Nov15 .... 10:30 am.... my better half went in to see about new Glasses and a repair and 6 workers didnt even acknowledge
Her.... or even say one min....
But didnt even look at her....
Told her to go get her $2,000
Glasses elsewhere.... guess they dont want new customers...
She was so upset never going there again............first place in the whole valley that didnt make her feel welcome after her first year in
PORT ALBERNI
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Not happy with the staff here on
Nov15 .... 10:30 am.... my better half went in to see about new Glasses and a repair and 6 workers didnt even acknowledge
Her.... or even say one min....
But didnt even look at her....
Told her to go get her $2,000
Glasses elsewhere.... guess they dont want new customers...
She was so upset never going there again............first place in the whole valley that didnt make her feel welcome after her first year in
PORT ALBERNI
2customers #😯
Sabrina Michon-Weightman
Dec 07, 2018
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This was not the first time I went and had to wait, but this time we waited well over an hour and 35 min to be seen. With two children. That right there is a good reason not to go back. Then I was told my child NEED something. That I did not feel was right. I have now talk to 3 different doctor and he dose NOT need this. Very unhappy!!!
Sonya Marcellus Spiers
Aug 12, 2018
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Lynn Nelson
May 15, 2018
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Ashleigh Magill
May 03, 2018
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Megan Eileen Goodman
Oct 09, 2016
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Marianne Johnson
Jul 12, 2016
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Eye exam went well, picked out a nice new frame for my new prescription. Great after service with getting adjustments done to get a proper feel and fit. Today I went in to say that the case I received for my new $925.00 glasses was too small. After trying 2 different cases I was told they did not have a hard case to fit my glasses. :-/