Dr. Maureen
Oyaide-Ofenor
OD · MSC · PVT · CPNP · FOWNS
Helping you see the world clearly,
from the inside out.
20+
Years across Africa & North America
4
Disciplines Mastered
2024
Woman of Distinction
A–Z
Book Series Author
About Maureen
Beyond the Prescription
Dr. Maureen doesn't just see eyes. She sees the whole person. With over 20 years of clinical experience across Africa and North America, she has dedicated her career to illuminating the connection between:
Every patient has a unique health history, nutritional pattern, lifestyle, visual demands, and personal goals. Dr. Maureen's approach considers these factors alongside traditional eye and vision assessment to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and preventive.
Her clinical interests bring together comprehensive optometry, nutrition, preventive health, wellness, vision therapy, healthy aging, and the relationship between the eyes and brain.
Credentials
What the letters mean
OD
Doctor of Optometry
The clinical doctorate required to practise optometry in Ontario.
MSc
Master of Science, Vision Science
Graduate research training in the science of vision, University of Waterloo.
FOWNS
Fellow, Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society
A fellowship in the role of nutrition and wellness in eye health and prevention.
CPNP
Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner
Certification in personalized, individualized nutrition practice.
PVT
Practitioner of Vision Therapy
Training in the assessment and delivery of doctor-supervised vision therapy.
NORA
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
Member, focused on visual rehabilitation after concussion and brain injury.
Areas of Expertise
Four disciplines. One mission.
Treating vision as a window to whole-body health.
01
Neuro-Optometry & Vision Therapy
Specialized care for concussions, amblyopia, and learning disorders, where the eye meets the brain.
02
Functional Nutrition
As a Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner, Dr. Maureen focuses on the gut-brain-eye axis for systemic balance.
03
Ocular Wellness
Dr. Maureen helps patients understand how nutrition, quality sleep, and stress management impact eye health. Through evidence-informed education and practical lifestyle strategies, she empowers patients to support healthy vision and reduce the risk or progression of conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
04
Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Maureen helps patients understand how improvements in sleep, stress management, nutrition, and physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve overall health, and support long-term wellness.
As Seen In & Awarded By
Recognition
King Charles III Coronation Medal
Government of Canada
Bruce/Grey Woman of Distinction Award
Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey
Author, Optometry Times
National trade publication
Afro Caribbean Youth Culture Awards
Community leadership
LinkedIn Top Voice
Healthcare & vision wellness
NORA · FOWNS · Vision Therapy Canada
Professional associations
For Patients
Comprehensive Care at Vine Eye Care
Experience an eye exam unlike any other: one that considers your nutrition, lifestyle, neurological health, and personal story alongside your prescription.
“It's about what we eat, think, and watch.”Book an Exam
For Events & Organizations
Book Maureen to Speak
A seasoned LinkedIn Top Voice and community leader, Dr. Maureen brings energy, research, and lived insight to every stage. Available for keynotes and workshops on:
- • Identity & Finding Your Passion
- • The Science of Brain Health in the Age of AI
- • Nutrition for Life-Long Vision
Get In Touch
Send Dr. Maureen a Message
For speaking engagements, media, collaborations, or anything outside of clinic care. Dr. Maureen reads every message personally.
The A–Z Series
Empowering the Next Generation
Dr. Maureen is the author of the A–Z series, a collection of poems and books crafted to help children become their own greatest cheerleaders.
Now Available: A–Z on How I See!
Eye health education woven with powerful affirmations for young minds, planting seeds of self-worth and visual wellness in children across the globe.
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Remember: unique fingerprints, unique you.
What you feed grows. Feed positivity.
Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor, OD, MSc, PVT, CPNP, FOWNS