Personalized Eye Care, Professional Expertise
At Teeple Optometry we understand the importance of having clear, comfortable vision and healthy eyes through all stages of life and make it our goal to provide you and your family with personalized eye care and professional service.
Comprehensive Eye Care
Comprehensive eye care is preventive medicine for the eyes. Periodic eye examinations are recommended for all ages, from infants to the elderly including those with special needs. Primary care visits are tailored to the individual, respecting their needs and concerns. Vision is much more than 20/20 and eye health is more than “my eyes feel fine”. Vision testing includes measuring eye alignment, colour vision, peripheral vision, and other parameters. Eye health is examined with the latest technology. Recommendations for your personalized care, based on the findings, are provided and explained in detail.
Adults
Your visit will include an eye and health history; measurement of vision and eye coordination including determination of vision correction prescription; a complete eye health assessment to reveal and document any eye disease or condition, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and retina problems. Your pupils will be likely be dilated at the first visit and as necessary at following visits. Your needs will be addressed with a detailed explanation of any recommended treatment options including preventive care, eye wear, contact lenses, medical treatment and surgical treatment if required. Bring along any glasses, contact lenses, and eye drops that you use, as well as a list of your medications. You should be prepared for your visit to take about 1 ½ hours.
Contact Lenses
Ready to ditch your frames? Fitting your new contact lenses to your needs and your eyes is an important step. We can help you choose the contact lenses most suitable for your eyes, and we’ll conduct an accurate fitting to make sure you forget you’re even wearing them. We have an extensive inventory of trial contact lenses to ensure the healthiest eyes and best vision possible for contact lens wearers of all ages.
Laser Vision
Considering Laser Vision Correction? This method is an excellent and safe way to permanently correct your vision problems. We offer all patients the option of a Laser Vision Correction Pre-operative Assessment to determine if they are a good candidate or not. A complete assessment of your eyes and visual needs will enable us to provide you with independent advice. Many of our patients are treated at Laser Vision London, with post-operative follow-up visits at our office.
Eye Disease
Healthy eyes are essential for good vision. Some eye diseases can develop and progress quietly without any initial symptoms. We are extensively trained and equipped to diagnose and treat eye disease. If the treatment required is beyond our scope of practice, we will refer you to the appropriate health professional. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have concerns about your eyes.
Children
So much of how our children learn is with their eyes. They often don’t realize when their vision is blurred or uncomfortable until discovered with an eye examination.
Babies, toddlers and young children can easily have an eye exam that is fun and informative. A first examination for babies is recommended between 6 and 9 months of age. For older children, an eye exam is recommended each year as they grow and advance through school.
Fashion Eyewear
We want you to love your frames! Eyewear should give clear vision and be comfortable to wear, and just as importantly, be attractive. We carry high quality frames from great designers, with only the best quality lenses. Our eyewear is fully guaranteed for one year. We also carry durable children’s glasses, comfortable safety eyewear, functional fashion sunglasses, and many accessories.
Optical Lab
Our in-house lab uses the latest equipment to produce stunning lens fits, same-day service on many lenses, and custom shaping and edging. We can give you the look and fit you’re looking for without your frames leaving our office. Tell us what you’re dreaming of and we can tell you whether we can accommodate your eyewear needs.
Emergencies
In the case of an eye emergency, please call our office immediately. Our team is trained to understand your symptoms and provide you with appropriate advice about immediate care or emergency appointments. Our doctors can effectively treat or manage all eye emergencies including injuries and foreign particles in the eye, red or infected eyes, sudden loss of vision, or the sudden onset of blurred or double vision. If an emergency occurs after hours, please proceed to the closest emergency room.
Doctors
Optometrists

Dr. Ralph Teeple OD. FAAO
Dr. Ralph Teeple earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 1982. He completed an extensive ocular therapeutics course from Northeastern University in 1995 and successfully wrote the Treatment and Management of Ocular diseases exam that same year. He qualified to become a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 2001.
Dr. Ralph began as an associate in an Ottawa group practice in 1982. He moved to Arkona in 1988 to join practice with his brother, Dr. Mark Teeple. He worked as a part-time clinical supervisor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry from 1988 to 1991. He acted as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and the Canadian Standards Assessment in Optometry for several years. He has provided clinical training for medical students and physicians in ocular diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Ralph is married to Dr. Lori Teeple and they have 2 sons. He enjoys gardening, cycling, skiing, photography and fitness. The Arkona area was his home in childhood and he is quite happy now to be living and working in this area.

Dr. Tina Morowat OD. BSc. FAAO
Dr. Tina Morowat completed her Bachelor of Science degree with distinction at the University of Western Ontario before pursing her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, where she graduated on the Dean’s Honour List.
Dr. Morowat gained clinical experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease, including the use of ocular therapeutics, on internships in Oklahoma, Ingersoll and London. She has also volunteered on an eye care mission to southern Mexico and in 2019 earned her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.
Outside of the office, Dr. Morowat enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, enjoying nature, and playing in musical ensembles. She is excited to be practicing full scope optometry in the rural community of Lambton Shores and enjoys all areas of vision care, with particular interest in dry eye and glaucoma management.

Dr. Liam Teeple OD. BSc.
Liam Teeple completed both his Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree and Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo, graduating in 2020. He completed practical internships in Alberta and Kitchener, gaining clinical experience in the management of ocular disease and primary eye care.
Liam is the son of Dr. Ralph, and you may recognize him from his several summers spent working in the frame gallery or pretesting area at Teeple Optometry.
In his free time, Liam enjoys creating and listening to music, taking photos, exercising, playing hockey, and hiking with his wife Nasim.
Meet Our Team

Tracy Donald
Reception
Lisa Harrower
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant
Cheryl Elder
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant
Karen Brown
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant/Lab Technician
James Wilton
Lab Technician
Haylee Nunes
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant
Amy Koolen
Optometric Assistant
Susan West
Optometric Assistant
Natalie Schenning
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Regular Hours
Visits are by appointment.
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday
8:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday
8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm Friday
July / August Hours
The office will be closed Wednesday, July 26 for Team Training, and Monday, August 7 for Civic Holiday.
8:30am – 4:00pm Monday
8:30am – 4:00pm Tuesday
8:30am – 4:00pm Wednesday
8:30am – 4:00pm Thursday
8:30am – 4:00pm Friday
December Hours
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday
8:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday
8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm Friday
519-828-3858
888-828-3858
8462 Townsend Line
P.O. Box 177
Arkona, ON N0M 1B0