King West Optical Optician Arrested

[Kyle]

how could this have gone on so long?

Criminals never set up shop assuming they'll be caught.

That said,

• what's the complete history on this guy?
• He's obviously unstable - how long has he been operating this store?
• Have there been other complaints issued to regional boards?
• Why hasn't the eye exam issue come up sooner - were no prescriptions ever released to patients who wanted them filled elsewhere?
• If so, was there no effort on the part of those optical shops to determine the legitimacy of the Srx? Let's talk UPIN's people (is there some reason NOT to require them on an Rx?)
• Did the supposed doctor next door feel no obligation to report him (could there be a case of professional if not criminal negligence)?
• At what point did the issuing board(s) feel a need to investigate him - after the first, second, third or fourth broadcast?
• How did he scoot under the radar of all the area reps - was the business not listed in the phone book?
• Were there genuine products of any brand in the store - who sold them to him? Did they never rub shoulders with other reps?

Frankly, I'm aghast, but not so surprised. If you let a wound fester enough...and then if you pour salt on it...

I think sensational news is ridiculous and intimidating. There was absolutely no need for Silverman's repeated visits unless there is just no faith in the due process obtainable by legitmate peer review and licensing board/governmental investigation.

I may not make any friends by saying this but I suggest Silverman could dig a bit deeper.

To me this instance represents a wake-up call to all who would call themselves health care providers or who do business in related industries. There is a higher standard and it doesn't take much more effort to practice it.

Do you know where your scruples are? :angry:

[shellrob]

The guy is nuts. He obviously needs some help to say the least. The fact that he called Silverman back telling him he loved him only to lure him back tells us he's a complete wacko!!!

[Reload Bob]

Plimmer

I think Plimmer has a chance in pro baseball. Showed of a pretty solid arm slot and solid hip rotation with the snow balls. I think that maybe he should show up down in Florida or Arizona next week and tryout for the Braves or the White Sox.:idea: He definately could pitch for the White Sox this year especially coming out of the bullpen. They suck.

[watevah]

You know Adam Plimmer has hit the big time when CNN's Anderson Cooper features his story on his show. It's the most popular video right now on CNN's website:

http://www.cnn.com/

[xoptec]

I think Plimmer has a chance in pro baseball. Showed of a pretty solid arm slot and solid hip rotation with the snow balls. I think that maybe he should show up down in Florida or Arizona next week and tryout for the Braves or the White Sox.:idea: He definately could pitch for the White Sox this year especially coming out of the bullpen. They suck.

You must be kidding! He fight like a girl! And the sad part was... It took so many special task force to lock him up.:D

[edKENdance]

The coverage has done wonders for reviews of his business.

http://toronto.ibegin.com/misc/king-west-optical/reviews/

[Framebender]

Runs an escort service. . . .

and owns a massage parlour?!? Why is he trying to bend frames?!?

:finger: :hammer: :finger:

[LandLord]

Unbelievable! I hope the guy gets a serious attitude adjustment in the slammer. For his own sake, you can't treat customers the way it appears he has.

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[Golfnorth]

Unbelievable ! The College of Opticians of Ontario still has not brought this matter to discipline . Not even a hearing is scheduled so it seems . It is 2011 now and the incidents occurred back in 8 / 23 /2007 according to the College web site . That's 4 years now of sitting .

License is still listed as current and active .

Reminds me of the Great Glasses delays . No license suspension for years. They just let it go on in spite of the judges calling the operation a sham and there being many,many infractions . How long did it take them to schedule hearings in that case ? How many years did it take for them to suspend that license ? How many more years did it take to revoke that license ?

Now it looks like history will repeat itself again .If thats is true we only have another 3 to 4 years to wait .


Is it reasonable to take 4 years and more to deal with this ? How would a Registrar and Council justify & explain this to the membership ?

So what did our College say about this issue when you contacted them about it?

Regards,
Golfnorth

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[Golfnorth]

Best you call the Registrar , President, and the Ottawa Rep yourself and have lots of other members do the same . Pressure them at CE meetings . You have to experience it first hand . Go to the COO web site and search the public registry on the names you know , then look to see if there are discipline proceeding s and click on "details" . Note if the license is current and active. Do a Wikpedia search . Call the Ministry of Health and ask them why this is so old and how many more ?

ASk yourself how long it took for then to suspend the Bergez license never mind revoke it. In that case how many Ontario Court judges had already ruled against him ? Yet COO delayed and delayed and delayed for years . In fact in spite of all the documented infractions our Registrars kept renewing his license. You can'
t suspend or revoke a license that is not current and active . Does that tell you a story ? It cost us a cool million and a half while they delayed.

Well start asking questions yourself personally . Call them on it . Call each of the President , Registrar and the ICRC peoiple . Form your own opinion. And our Associaiton , LOL, where are they ?

I will ask you once again,"What did our College say to you about the Adam Plimmer lack of action when you contacted them?"

Regards,
Golfnorth

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[Golfnorth]

All I know is what I see on their web site. Under DISCIPLINE it says there are no hearings scheduled. Under other areas it only says "pending" . Under dates it says since 2007 .

Maybe that is reasonable , what do you think ?

Well I think that you are very passionate about this subject. Passionate enough to post your thoughts on this site but not enough to phone yourself. You also tried to get me to phone but I can't figure out that if it's such an issue to you why you haven't contacted our College yourself?

Regards,
Golfnorth