Our Doctors
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Dr. Brian Joslin
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Brian Joslin was born and raised in Victoria and studied at the University of Victoria as an undergrad. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry Degree in 1986. Along with Dr. Louise Morin, he spent a year in New Brunswick with the Mobile Vision Program. He and Dr. Morin then went on to open a practice in Sooke in 1988, and another one in the West Shore in 1990.
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Dr. Craig Barlishen
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Craig Barlishen graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2007 with a Doctor of Optometry Degree (Honours). Following graduation, he practiced in Brandon, Manitoba and moved to the Victoria area in 2009.Dr. Barlishen enjoys the outdoors, restoring classic cars and spending time with his two children and wife Danielle.
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Dr. Ashleigh Krall
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Ashleigh Krall was born in Calgary, Alberta and grew up in Medicine Hat. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alberta and went on to graduate from the School Of Optometry at the University Waterloo in 2021. Ashleigh has always wanted to live near the ocean and is now thrilled to call Vancouver Island home.
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Dr. Frances Hehl
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Frances Hehl was born and raised in Waterloo, Ontario. After completing her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph, Frances returned home to attend the University of Waterloo School of Optometry where she graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 2021.
Our Optometric Assistants
Our Optometric Assistants assist the Doctors of Optometry in the delivery of eye health care services. Our Optometric Assistants see a vast array of patients from all walks of life; infants, children, men, women, seniors, able-bodied and disabled.
Many of our staff are designated Certified Canadian Optometric Assistants. This means that unlike some establishments, each staff member has studied, has been trained under supervision and tested on their skills prior to receiving certification and continues their education throughout their career.
Do you have a spouse or family member with dementia? Is your child extremely nervous or anxious about their eye exam? Please let our staff know and they will do their best to gently accommodate these patients and help them feel more comfortable.
Did you know?
Some of our senior staff members have been with our practice anywhere from 7 to 27 years?
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Stephanie
C.C.O.A/Management -
William
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Cathy
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Alex
Optometric Assistant