Vision.Care.Network
Our Story
Is a story about a student who didn't know they needed glasses.
This is our founder, Dylan.
His story started in a Grade 9 Geography class.
Katie: "Dylan, why are you copying off my notes instead of the board?" to which Dylan simply replied: "I can't read the board."
Socially, athletically, academically. Everything.
It turned out Dylan had needed glasses for years but never knew. For Dylan, life was just... naturally blurry. He wasn't about to sit idly by.
While working at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes, Dylan spoke with a parent when they came to pick-up their child. Dylan spoke to them about how he recognized signs with their child’s vision that he used to experience. The mom told Dylan she had never thought twice about the symptoms he spoke of but appreciated his comments. The child was wearing glasses 3 weeks later. The smile the child wore was fondly familiar to the feeling he had when he wore his glasses to school for the first time. It was this moment that Dylan realized how important intervention was to addressing vision-loss on a greater scale. His career goal became to proactively search for patients with vision-loss and get them into the Optometrist’s office.
The journey is far from over.
Eye Care Ontario has a goal of serving 1,000,000 patients.
To date, Dylan has worked with many Eye Care Professionals, Employers and Institutions to help hundreds of youth, adults, and seniors connect with local eye care professionals - collectively saving them thousands of dollars and years of productivity loss.
Today, Eye Care Ontario has its sights set on improving access to many more communities and becoming a safety net for identifying vision loss and supporting families to get the care that they need.
If you're anything like Dylan, or anyone else who wears glasses, you certainly remember putting on your first pair of glasses and how you felt seeing the world clearly for the first time. It's experiences like this that motivate us to do more.
Want to share your story about discovering your vision-loss and what it meant to you? Maybe you want to get involved in some capacity? Contact us today, we would love to hear your story and your ideas.
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Eye Care Ontario.
Meet our team
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Dylan Trepanier
CEO, Sales & Strategy
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Rebecca von Criegern
Systems Architect & Brand Manager
Hello there! I'm Rebecca, a dynamic individual with a strong background in Marketing, holding degrees from both Fleming College and Munster University. My journey through academia has equipped me with a solid foundation in the intricacies of marketing, fostering my creativity and strategic thinking. As a seasoned Brand Manager and Systems Architect, I've honed my skills in crafting compelling narratives and designing efficient systems that bring ideas to life. My professional journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and an unwavering belief in the power of innovation. At my core, I'm a creative spirit driven by the pursuit of originality. I thrive on transforming visions into tangible, impactful brands. Creativity is not just a skill for me; it's a way of life, a force that propels me to think beyond boundaries and reimagine possibilities. My latest venture has led me to Eye Care Ontario, where I am excited to dedicate more of my time to a cause that aligns with my values. In a world where eye care should be a fundamental right, not a luxury, I am driven to be part of a movement that brings vision to the masses. Eye Care Ontario's mission resonates with my desire to make a meaningful difference in the world, and I am committed to contributing my skills and passion to this noble cause. Join me on this journey of creativity, innovation, and social impact. Together, let's create a world where everyone has the right to clear vision and a bright future. -
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Joao Borges
Manager of Customer Success
