CORNELL OPTOMETRY - Key Persons

Dr. Roshani Gnanaseelan has been a resident of the Markham community for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Waterloo. She then attended the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, where she received her Doctorate of Optometry. During her clinical rotations, Dr. Gnanaseelan has trained in various hospital settings, Boston community health centers and private practices. Upon graduating Optometry school, Dr. Gnanaseelan was selected to complete a competitive residency program in Cornea and Contact Lens at the New England College of Optometry. She trained in the application and fitting of specialty contact lenses for myopia management as well as managing ocular surface and/or corneal diseases. Dr. Gnanaseelan has trained in many prestigious institutions throughout her residency such as Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Foundation for Sight. Dr. Gnanaseelan is also fluent in Tamil and looks forward to serving the Cornell community! Dr. Gnanaseelan is very excited to provide comprehensive eye care as well as specialty contact lens service, including orthokeratology and other myopia management. In her spare time, she enjoys being surrounded by friends and family, travelling, as well as trying new food!

Job Titles:

• Member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists

Dr. Serena Ajani received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto with an emphasis in Biology. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry where she was a scholarship recipient each year. During her internship rotations, Dr. Ajani received extensive training in diagnosing and treating eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, Dr. Ajani is certified by both the Board of Examiners of Optometry in Canada and the use of Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA). She is also accredited in the United States by the National Board of Examiners (NBEO) and the Treatment and Management of Ocular Diseases (TMOD). Dr. Ajani is professionally trained and experienced in eye health and eye care with a specialization in pediatric and diabetic eye evaluations. Dr. Ajani provides comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. she can assist you with eyeglasses and contact lenses as well as diagnosing, treating, and managing specific eye diseases or ocular emergencies such as pink eye, bacterial infections, and corneal abrasions. Dr. Ajani is an active member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO). Since graduating in 2007, Dr. Ajani has been a part of both private and commercial practices. In December 2013, with the support of her husband, then 3-year-old daughter, and family, she opened up Cornell Optometry, a full scope Optometric clinic providing eye care for the whole family. Dr. Ajani now has two beautiful little girls, ages 10 and 5. She has been a resident of Markham for the last 10 years and is proud to be part of the Cornell Community.