The OKIO Care Team
Dr. Rosanna Antonecchia - Od, MBA
Dr. Antonecchia received a Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Montreal, and a Masters in Business Administration from Concordia University. She practiced at the Drummond Ophthalmology Clinic in Montreal for 20 years where she gained experience in the detection and management of a full spectrum of eye problems and diseases.
Dr. Antonecchia utilizes the latest developments in optometry and medical technology in a state-of-the-art eye care facility. She prides herself on spending the time necessary to provide comprehensive evaluations and manage difficult ocular issues in a compassionate and friendly environment.
She is an active member of the Canadian Optometric Association and the Association of Optometrists of Quebec. Her clinical interests include: ocular diseases, contact lens management and dry eye syndrome.
She is fluent in English, French and Italian, and welcomes patients of all ages.
To give back, Dr. Antonecchia has actively participated in humanitarian missions both locally and internationally giving the gift of sight to the underprivileged.
Alain Assedo -
Optician
For 20 years, Alain Assedo has been dispensing visionary frames. Alain Assedo’s vision for fashion and design, as well as an inclination toward science, come together perfectly in the profession of optician. With his discerning eye, Alain has been a pioneer in bringing trend-setting frames to Montreal. While brand names like Céline, Chanel and Tom Ford are available, Alain is more focussed on discovering the most cutting-edge “créateurs de lunettes.”
Among his finds: Anne & Valentin, Barton Perreira, Eyevan, Jacques Marie Mage, Kuboraum & Mykita, to name a few. Asked about the trend in eyeglasses, Alain replies that there is not just one look. He and his staff have their clients in view, defining and refining their image: “I look at a face and look for the positive features. I try to bring out a person’s best characteristics.”
Dr. Karin Oliver -
MD, FRCS(C)
Born and raised just outside Montreal, Dr. Oliver attended the University of Toronto where she received her medical degree in 2004, graduating with honors. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at McGill University and, upon graduation, completed one year of fellowship training in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases at the University of Montreal. In 2010, she joined the faculty of medicine at McGill University as a Faculty Lecturer.
At the McGill University Health Centre, Dr. Oliver is actively involved in teaching medical students. She has lectured and presented research on a national and international level. She is a member of various professional medical associations, such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Canadian Uveitis Society, the Collège des Médecins du Québec, the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec and the Association des ophthalmologists du Québec.
While maintaining the highest level of clinical and academic competence in regard to patient care, Dr. Oliver prides herself on her kind, compassionate and patient-centered approach to ophthalmology. She is known by her patients and colleagues for her warm and approachable personality.
Dr. Oliver is thrilled to be part of the OKIO team where her clinical focus is general ophthalmology, with an emphasis in glaucoma. She welcomes consults from optometrists and non-eye care professionals.
Dr. Alexa Scalia -
Od
Dr. Alexa Scalia is a dedicated optometrist whose career is defined by her passion for improving the vision and quality of life for her patients. She completed her optometry studies at the University of Montreal in 2023, distinguishing herself through an ocular health externship at Fier Eye Care, an ophthalmology clinic in southern Florida. During this experience, Dr. Scalia co-managed various ocular diseases alongside several ophthalmologists and optometrists, sparking her profound interest in low vision care, particularly due to her interactions with patients suffering from degenerative ocular diseases.
During her academic journey, Dr. Scalia received a research grant from the University of Montreal, which enabled her to investigate dry eye management.
Post-graduation, alongside working at Okio, Dr. Scalia also works at the Institut Nazareth et Louis Braille, where she provides essential readaptation services to enhance the visual capabilities and independence of her patients.
Dr. june WU - Od
Dr. June Wu received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Montreal and is a certified OD by the Canadian Board of Optometry. She completed her training at Precision Cornea Center in Ottawa under the supervision of corneal specialists and helped fit hundreds of patients in specialty contact lenses. She had also done a summer internship in dry eye under the director of the dry eye clinic at the University of Montreal where she had published articles about innovations in dry eye and presented at the American Academy of Optometry.
An active member of the Canadian Optometric Association and Association of Optometrists of Quebec, she practices general optometry and has a particular clinical interest in ocular surface diseases and scleral contact lenses.
She is fluent in English, French and Mandarin.