Dr. Steve Roberts and Dr. William Johnston are Ophthalmologists Located in Nanaimo, BC
Dr. Steve Roberts and Dr. William Johnston’s Clinic is a medical specialty office dedicated to the diagnosis and management of common and complex conditions of the eye and associated structures.
**Upcoming Office Closures in 2026: Sept 3-7th inclusive, Sept 30th, Oct 12th, Nov 11th, Dec 21-30th inclusive, and January 1st, 2027.
Our phones are answered 9am-12pm and 1pm-4 pm on working days. Should you call during working hours and you are unable to reach us, please call back. Our telephone does not accept messages.
Dr. Johnston Retirement message:
Dr. Johnston will be retiring as of December 11, 2026. Until December 11, 2026, your medical records may continue to be accessed through our medical office.
After Dec 11, 2026, your medical records will be securely transferred to: MedRecords.ca Website: https://medrecords.ca
Dr. Johnston’s patients requiring follow up or ongoing management will be notified by email in advance of their scheduled follow up if our office is able to arrange a replacement locum physician to take over care. If we are unable to find a replacement physician, it is important that you arrange ongoing follow-up care through your primary care physician with a referral to another ophthalmologist. Please ensure our office has up-to-date contact information so we can keep you informed.
How to Get an Appointment with Dr. Roberts and Dr. Johnston in Nanaimo, BC
Appointments are made by referral only. Please have your Optometrist or Family doctor fax a referral to
(250) 753 – 6930.
Information for Cataract Consultations
Common Eye Conditions:
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Cataracts
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Glaucoma
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Eyelid Malposition
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Dry Eye Disease
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure our patients that we are taking the recommended precautions in our clinic. Please cancel your appointment if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Visitors are still encouraged to wear masks in health care settings and to practice respiratory etiquette which includes sneezing/coughing into the elbow instead of your hands and cleaning your hands often with either alcohol-based rub or soap and water.