Dr. Shaina Nensi, a passionate optometrist, prioritizes patient care, advocacy, and community service. She has extensive experience in family eye care, vision therapy, pediatrics, neuro-rehabilitation, and eye care for special needs populations. Dr. Nensi currently serves as vice president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and is the owner of Avenue Optometry & Vision Therapy.
Dr. Nensi brings over a decade of experience, a commitment to collaboration, and a passion for vision rehabilitation to Avenue Road and offers comprehensive family and pediatric eye care, vision rehabilitation, and vision therapy—all built on her genuine commitment to patient care and accessible vision services.
Step into Avenue Optometry & Vision Therapy, and you’ll experience more than just eye care. It’s a welcoming community space designed for all ages, where you can feel cared for and connect with others on the patio.
Beyond the clinic walls, Dr. Nensi is a strong voice for increased accessibility to eye care, especially for underserved rural communities. She operates a clinic in Kasabonika Lake, a fly-in Indigenous community located 600 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, where she provides eye care to the families and residents of the island.
Beyond Canada, Dr. Nensi is a Global Impact Fellow with Unite for Sight and partners with local eye clinics in Ghana to teach patients about eye health and screen for various ocular pathologies.
Dr. Nensi is a strong leader with varied expertise and a genuine desire to serve. Her passion for eye care and dedication to the profession make her an invaluable member of the optometry community.
To book an appointment with Dr. Nensi or learn more about her, visit avenueoptometry.com.
Education
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) from the University of Waterloo (2016)
- Residency in pediatrics and vision therapy
Professional Associations & Advocacy
- Vice president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)
- Council member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
- Fellow in developmental vision and vision therapy (FCOVD) from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
- Global Impact Fellow with Unite for Sight
Awards
- The Canadian Association of Optometrists Award of Merit
- COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy
- 2023 Early Career Alumni Award from the University of Waterloo
