About us

The Optical Shop is a Canadian family operated business that strives to provide quality service to all customers. We believe your eyes do a lot for you, so take them to an optician you can count on for professional service in Edmonton, AB. At The Optical Shop, we take an individualized approach to eye care that's geared to the needs of the customer. Our extensive selection of high-quality products is second only to the level of satisfaction we'll provide at each visit to our facility.

Whether you're considering glasses for the first time or you need your prescription updated, our optometrist and opticians will work with you to find the best option. Our products and services include:

Branded and generic eyewear
Contacts
Sports eyewear
Prescription sunglasses
Industrial safety glasses

You don't have to travel all over the Edmonton area to locate a trained optician who puts the customer first when The Optical Shop is just a short drive away. Get in touch with us at the first sign of a vision problem.

OUR OPTOMETRIST TEAM

Dr.Alisha Rhemu

(97 St. Location only)

Dr. Alisha Rhemu has a passion for patient care. She was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She travelled to Birmingham, U.K. to complete her Bachelor of Science in Optometry, and graduated in 2010 from Aston University. She worked in London, England for close to 3 years, after which she move to Boston to complete her Doctor of Optometry, at the New England College of Optometry. Her time in the US included clinical experience in primary care, contact lenses, and ocular disease at the Veterans Affair Hospital in Providence, R.I. Through her travels Dr. Rhemu has had the opportunity to work with many optometrists and ophthalmologists, in a variety of settings. Dr. Rhemu has now returned to her hometown, and looks forward to providing the highest level of care to her patients.

Dr. Tony Mann

Dr. Tony Mann graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Alberta, and subsequently with a Doctor of Optometry in 1998 from the New England College of Optometry. The most rewarding part of his job is his interaction with his patients. After eleven years, he has gotten to know many of them on a personal level. As well, he realizes the magnitude of responsibility in caring for the wellbeing of his patients’ eyes. With the aging population and advancements in medical science, it will become more imperative for optometrists to educate their patients and provide them with superior care. Dr. Mann welcomes this challenge. He is also the proud father of two boys, who are the apples of his eyes, and gives his life meaning. His hobbies include reading, travelling, sports, and music.

Dr. Tariq Elassal

(Whyte Ave Location only)

Dr. Elassal attended the University of Alberta while working towards a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences. He then went on to study Optometry at the IAU in Puerto Rico and graduated in 2021. Dr. Elassal has been working as a Doctor of Optometry at Total Focus since then, and has a special interest in Dry Eye Syndrome and Retinal Disease

Dr. Tiffany Lim

(97 St. Location only)

Dr. Tiffany Lim started out her optometric experience early by working part time at an optical while attending undergraduate classes at the University of Alberta. She moved to Chicago in 2011 to attend the Illinois College of Optometry, where she had extensive exposure to ocular pathologies while working in various clinical settings including the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology. One of her most rewarding memories was a mission trip to Belize with the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists as a student volunteer. In 2015 she received her Doctor of Optometry degree graduating with honours, and moved back to Edmonton to start her career. When she is not working, Dr. Lim enjoys spending time with her friends and family, baking, and travelling.

NEW OPTOMETRIST

(COMING SOON)