About Summerhill
Established in 1970
We originally came to be as Gropp Optics, founded in 1970 by Dr. John Gropp. After 16 years in the original location, Gropp Optics moved into its new location in 1986. Our practice has been located there ever since.
Passing the Torch
In 2012, Dr. Gropp retired, passing the practice on to its current owner, Dr. Naeem Abdulla. Like Dr. Gropp, Dr. Abdulla has a strong passion for eye care and a genuine love of people.
Dr. Abdulla changed our name to Summerhill Optometry, a reflection of the community we reside in and the people we serve.
If you’re lucky, you may catch Dr. Gropp stopping by - he regularly consults on new frame selections and technologies.
DR. NAEEM ABDULLA, OD
Dr. Abdulla purchased Summerhill Optometry from its original owner and founder, Dr. John Gropp, in 2012. Since, Dr. Abdulla has continued Summerhill’s mission of superior service, exceptional eyewear, and a welcoming environment for everyone.
Dr. Abdulla is from St. Catherines and has travelled and worked all over North America.
Education & Experience
Dr. Abdulla graduated from Queen’s University in 1997, going on to graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2003.
After his graduation, he founded a family-focused Optometry practice in Sante Fe, New Mexico, where he worked with a diverse group of patients over the course of five years.
In 2008, he returned to Canada where we continued to practice Optometry working in both Optometry and Ophthalmology clinics.
Dr. Rae Teixeira
Dr. Rae Teixeira looks forward to providing patient care to the community at Summerhill Optometry, seeing patients of all ages. She has clinical interests in dry eye management, neurofunctional prescribing, orthokeratology and myopia management. When she's not taking care of patients, Dr. Teixeira loves cooking, playing tennis, and spending time outdoors
Education & Experience
Dr. Teixeira earned her degree from Queen's University in 2016 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2020, where she completed her Doctor of Optometry. During her studies, she was honoured with the Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence, the ICO Research Award, and the Metro Optics Contact Lens Scholarship. Additionally, she gained valuable experience through diverse clinical externships throughout the United States and Canada.
Dr. Rae Teixeira is committed to offering outstanding optometric care to her patients and ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience at Summerhill Optometry.
Framework Foundation
Timeraiser
Timeraiser directly supports new and upcoming Canadian artists and local non profits. Art is purchased through volunteer hours and not money. We have a piece in our showroom (you should have a look, it’s fantastic!) as do many other businesses all over Canada. Dr. Abdulla “purchased” it with 150 volunteer hours in 2010.
Making Faces
Friends of 519
Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund
The TSCBF provides financial assistance that can be applied towards any camp that is a member of the Ontario Camping Association or the Canadian Camping Association. Sending kids to summer camp really resonates with us. Our office proudly displays pieces we purchased from the annual bursary art fundraiser. Ask us for details about the fund. We sponsor it every year!
