Optometric Care for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes & Surrounding Regions
Kawartha Lakes Optometry provides comprehensive and specialty optometric care for patients across Peterborough, Lindsay, Minden, Haliburton, Hastings, Kinmount, Midland, Port Hope, Cobourg, Bancroft, and surrounding communities.
Dr. Jim Ng Cheong Tin
B.Sc., O.D., F.A.A.O.
Optometrist & Wave Certified DesignerPeterborough Office
239 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M4
Tel: (705) 745-2436
Lindsay & Kawartha Line
Dedicated assistance for records & appointments
Tel: (705) 324-4147
Optometric Services
Comprehensive eye care procedures for patients across Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Hastings, Durham, and Simcoe.
MacuMira® Dry AMD Therapy
Non-invasive microcurrent stimulation therapy designed to support cellular function and assist central vision management in patients with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
Wave® Custom Ortho-K
Custom orthokeratology retainers designed to reshape the corneal surface overnight, offering daytime vision correction without daytime contact lenses or glasses.
Specialty Scleral Lenses
Gas-permeable lenses vaulting over irregular corneas. Suitable for Keratoconus, post-corneal surgical management, severe dry eye syndrome, and astigmatism.
3D OCT Retinal Scanning
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) creates cross-sectional micro-images of retinal layers to assist in tracking glaucoma, macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.
Comprehensive Exams & OHIP
Complete pediatric, adult, and geriatric ocular examinations. Direct billing available for major insurance plans, youth (0–19), seniors (65+), and OHIP eligible conditions.
First Responder Vision Clearance
Testing of uncorrected/corrected acuity, peripheral fields, depth perception, and color vision thresholds for OPP, municipal police, fire services, and military applicants.
Dr. Jim Ng Cheong Tin
B.Sc., O.D., F.A.A.O.
Optometrist
Academic & Clinical Credentials:
- B.Sc. Honours Science — University of Waterloo
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) & B.Sc. Vision Science — Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.)
- Certified Wave® Contact Lens Designer
Background & Clinical Training
Dr. Jim Ng Cheong Tin (or "Jim" to his patients) completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo before earning his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) and Bachelor of Science in Vision Sciences at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. During his studies, he focused on primary care, binocular vision, and pediatrics, serving as president of the Student Optometry Services to Humanity (SOSH) chapter.
His clinical training spans diverse environments, including:
Outside the office, Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to vinyl records, and keeping up with music and photography.
Google Reviews & Ratings
Patient feedback from across Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Durham, Hastings, and Simcoe.
Peterborough Practice
Google Business Verified Reviews
Lindsay & Regional Patients
Google Business Verified Reviews
"Dr. Jim Ng provided clear explanations for my dry eye options and scleral lens fitting. Very professional service."
"Thorough consultation for MacuMira therapy. Staff took time to answer all my questions regarding my visit from Port Hope."
"Prompt care, detailed discussion of my retinal imaging scan, and helpful insurance billing process."
Peterborough Office
Address: 239 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M4
Main Line: (705) 745-2436
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lindsay & Kawartha Line
Dedicated phone line for patients in Lindsay, Minden, Haliburton, Hastings, Kinmount, Midland, Port Hope, Cobourg, and Bancroft for appointment scheduling and records coordination.
Lindsay Patient Line: (705) 324-4147
Communities & Regions Served
Providing primary and specialty optometric care to patients across Central Ontario and surrounding areas:
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