Our Eye Clinic in Burlington

Dr. Warren Samuel has been with Kipling Family Eyecare since 1995. Dr. Samuel graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1994 and worked as an associate in Scarborough for a year before opening his Etobicoke practice in 1995.

While Dr. Samuel is a general practitioner, his interests extend to pediatric care, contact lens fitting, co-management of LASIK eye surgery, and ocular diseases. He is trained to co-manage PRK and LASIK, and is an affiliate of TLC Laser Center. He had LASIK performed on himself in 1999, and he has a license to prescribe Therapeutic Pharmacological Agents for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases.

Dr. Samuel cares deeply about his geriatric patients. He was the resident optometrist at Versa Care Nursing in Etobicoke from 1997 to 2017 and at Extended Care Nursing Home from 2001 to 2016. He focuses not only on primary vision care, but also on treating eye infections, eye emergencies, and co-managing diabetes and glaucoma. He strives to provide quality patient care and excellent customer service.

One of his major priorities is to utilize innovative technology to provide a high level of patient care, educating his patients on eye care and answering all of their questions.
In his free time, Dr. Samuel enjoys playing golf, cycling, fishing, and being outdoors. He is married and has 2 active boys.

Dr. Margaret Corey completed her undergraduate degree and then her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo in 1999. While pursuing her Optometry degree, she completed an externship at Barnet-Dulaney Eye Center in Mesa, Arizona, where she was actively involved in the pre- and post-operative management of cataract, glaucoma, refractive procedures, and retinal disease. She also participated in a volunteer mission to central Mexico as a part of the I-Care International organization, performing free eye examinations to a community in need.

Dr. Corey spent the first 6 years of her career in London, Ontario, in a private optometry practice as well as at TLC London, where she was responsible for patient care on surgical days and was the emergency on-call Optometrist after hours. Twelve years ago Dr. Corey joined Dr. Jo-Anne Monteiro and Associates and has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of a growing and progressive full scope optometric practice.

Dr. Corey is an active member of the Oakville Soccer Club and the Oakville Curling Club and shares her love of sports, travel, and the outdoors with her husband and young children.

Dr. Melanie Fox-Chen completed her Bachelor of Science at McMaster University before earning her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 2018. During her fourth year at school, she interned at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas where she managed patients with various ocular diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. She has also volunteered in Ecuador on a mission trip where she provided vision care to underprivileged communities.

Dr. Fox-Chen grew up in Burlington, and she is happy to return home and give back to her community.

Dr. Danielle Wickert completed both her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo. Her clinical training provided her with well-rounded experience in various aspects of optometric care across a diverse range of patient populations and clinical settings.

Dr. Wickert has particular interests in myopia control (being highly nearsighted herself), dry eye management, and providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. She is passionate about making eye care accessible and comfortable for everyone, including individuals with disabilities, special needs, infants, and children.

Her approach to care is rooted in building strong doctor-patient relationships and equipping patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their eye health. She is dedicated to making sure patients leave their appointments feeling heard, cared for, and confident in their treatment plan.

When she’s not looking at eyes, you’ll find her unwinding with a good medical drama, getting lost in a book, or turning a paint-by-numbers into a work of art.