"I've never had more fun at an eye care clinic." Welcome to Direct Visual Care! We have the look you need, for the price you want! You're not just getting a pair of glasses, you're getting a great experience and a new look on life. #eyecare #whitbyontario #staysafe #supportlocal

Day 11 of @InnovationPtbo's 25 Days of Startups Advent Calendar features #Ptbo-based Alexander Optical @AlexanderOptica, a service that connects people who need eye care services with eye care professionals. Find out more at

❄️ DAY 11: Meet Dylan Trepanier, Founder and CEO of Alexander Optical! @AlexanderOptica was created to transform the way eye care professionals do business. Book a free consultation for your next pair of glasses, risk free. Visit https://t.co/9iY67YYRZq or 905 430 3030!

I’m no epidemiologist and no public health expert. I do believe passionately in science and also in #Factfulness. This man is the global authority on the spread of disease. If you are a leader (in any capacity) watch this. If you are not, watch it too.

The latest episode of Startups in the City is up now! @rachel_ptbo talks to Dylan Trepanier, @FlemingCollege alumni and founder of @AlexanderOptica, about all things entrepreneurship! #ptbo #startup 👇👇⚡️ https://t.co/PDfBhpmPtE

This was a super cool experience. Thanks @InnovationPtbo and everyone who listened live. I’ll tweet out the link when it’s uploaded!

Startup advice tips for businesses: Put the time in. Treat it like your baby. Be willing to sacrifice. Be willing to have fun with it. Your passion will shine through. @InnovationPtbo #startupsinthecity #ptbo @AlexanderOptica

Catch our show today on @trentradio as we interview founder Dylan Trepanier of @AlexanderOptica that provides pop-up eye care clinics! 👓 Tweet us Q's to ask Dylan about his startup during the show! #ptbo

Resident #policywonk @sandramdueck is getting excited ... about this event we're hosting with @OntarioCofC on "Scaling Up Small Business". @PtboRhondaK & @AlexanderOptica will be on a panel discussing scaling up & regional economic development Join us: https://t.co/H8NXyaxVvs

Did you know? By the end of 2018, we: ☑️Supported 86 startups ☑️Created 171 jobs for the economy ☑️Created an economic impact of $15 million Over 50% of the startups we support are in the digital sector, see who is shaping the future in #ptbo right now! https://t.co/dmqGyJbkyW

Creating some startup fuel with @PedalBoro! 🚲☀️🏙 Networking doesn't always have to involve suits. We brought staff and startups for a tour of Downtown Peterborough on this party bike to take a break from working hard at The Cube! 🤘 #ptbo #peterborough

Looking to book an affordable eye exam? @AlexanderOptica has available appointments for this Friday August 31st at @VentureNorthPtb registration is available on

Startup @AlexanderOptica set a pop-up optical clinic in @VentureNorthPtb last week! 🤓 In collaboration with Direct Visual Care, they provided eye exams, consults and frames for the public that signed up! 👓 #ptbo #peterborough

Startup @AlexanderOptica is setting up for its pop-up eye clinic in @VentureNorthPtb this month! Interested in getting an eye exam? 👀 Visit: https://t.co/dV4SYLFTeM #ptbo

@D_Trepanier @AlexanderOptica I heard your radio ad on @Oldies967fm today (and maybe yesterday too I think haha) @BearsLairPtbo winnings? 👏

Not a typical Sunday of a long weekend. Went in to the office to meet with a team who are going to revolutionize the eye care market with their startup. #startup #cybersecurity

Missing from the photo: Dylan from @PublicanHouse who was pouring beers at this afternoon's event. #DylanTakeover

If your name is Dylan and you weren’t here, you missed out. @boardwalkptbo Dylan and @AlexanderOptica Dylan have a serious discussion about what it is to be an entrepreneur. Named Dylan.

Big night tonight. Hope the refs have their glasses on 😉🤓 #RaptorsNation