Dr. Margaret Penny

4.1 ( 23 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Margaret Penny

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We’ve been going to Dr. Penny since 1998 when we first came to Calgary. We have followed her from the NE to Market Mall now to Fairview. We were so comforted in her knowledge and practice with children up to aging seniors. She is patient and kind and never rushes you. Her diagnosis are always to the point and what’s only necessary.
Thank you Dr. Penny for your years of service to our family !

Submitted Sept. 18, 2023

4
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Arrogant and rude to myself, husband and daughter.

Submitted Sept. 18, 2022

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Dr. Penny is able to catch eye issues that other optometrists miss. She is amazing for learning disabilities, issues that arrise from car accidents, concussions and head trauma. Her manner is gentle and forthcoming. She does tests other doctors do not do. She has been my optomistrist since the 1980's and I have followed her whereever her practice is.

Submitted June 21, 2019

5
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5
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A consummate professional. She is an outstanding doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Penny.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2018

5
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Dr. Margaret Penny is an exceptional optometrist. Her experience, knowledge, thoroughness, patience and compassion are invaluable. She takes the time to assess situation from all angles, creates a plan and follows-up in an efficient and effective manner. She cares about her patients and it shows in her approach in all that she does.

Dr. Penny also does visual and perception assessments and creates individualized plans in these areas. She has changed my child's vision and, hence, his academic success. He now LOVES to read. He is able to focus and track when reading text of various difficulty levels and his frustration levels have subsided significantly.

Her team of administrators, opticians, and all other workers provide excellent customer service. They are friendly, patient, courteous and try to make your stay very comfortable. The office looks very professional. The appointments run on time. There is a great selection of frames and sunglasses to browse through while you wait for your appointment. There is a coffee machine as well as kids' corner where they can draw, read or watch a show.

We drive from NW to see this Dr and consider it our privilege.

Submitted Oct. 15, 2017

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Punctuality
5
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Dr Penny now has her own private clinic and she is even better than before (If that is possible!). Her child friendly clinic has thought of everything to keep the kids occupied while you go for your exam. Dr Penny is extremely thorough as ever and her stff are just the most friendly and helpful staff you are ever likely to meet. I highly recommend Dr Penny - to everyone - often.

Submitted May 26, 2017

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Dr. Penny is great. She is very knowledgeable and lets you know what she is doing and why. She was great with my son too (3 years old). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Submitted Oct. 26, 2016

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Punctuality
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After many, many years of struggle with my vision I accidentally found Dr. Penny on the web. After the first visit I can proudly say that I consider myself a very lucky person. I can finally see the world properly. Dr. Penny is the best!

Submitted Sept. 23, 2016

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Punctuality
5
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5
Knowledge

My family have been going to Dr. Margaret Penny for decades.
For children or adults she's the best - most knowledgable - and kind Optometrist you'd ever want to meet.

Submitted Sept. 4, 2016

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

My work takes me to many International locations, I have tried numerous times to obtain Glasses at various places in the world all to no success. Dr. Penny is the only person that I can go to get the Correct Glasses each and every time.

Submitted Jan. 27, 2016

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Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Penny has been in private practice in Calgary for over 35 years. She strives to provide excellence in diagnostic vision care, with an emphasis on the individual’s personal needs. She believes that quality vision care enhances a person’s quality of life. With both a degree in Optometry, and a Masters Degree in Educational psychology, she has a special interest and passion in working with children and adults who have visually related learning difficulties, tracking, focusing and binocular dysfunctions, and perceptual delays. Vision therapy and rehabilitation of these problems has been an integral part of her practice and career. Dr. Penny has been actively involved in her profession, serving as Alberta College Chairman, Registrar, and was the Chairman for the Canadian Examiners in Optometry for 4 years. She is still actively involved in giving seminars and lectures both in Alberta and neighbouring provinces, on “Vision and its Impact on Learning”, and the assessment and treatment of vision problems in the traumatic brain injury patient.

Languages

  • English

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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Cowan
Desjardins Insurance
Great West Life
Green Shield Insurance
Industrial Alliance
Johnson Inc
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit
Standard Life
SunLife Financial