Dr. Pothier was born in Pembroke, Ontario in 1961. He moved with his family to Yarmouth County in 1971, Nova Scotia has been “home” since then.
Dr. Pothier studied science and optometry at the University of Waterloo. Upon graduation in 1986 he moved to Wolfville and formed a partnership with Dr. Tim Winslade. In 1998, Dr. Pothier completed a 100 hr Therapeutic Pharmaceutical course offered by the Pennsylvanian College of Optometry.
In 2008, VisionCare partnered with FYidoctors with the goal of coming together with like-minded optometrists to form a strong, patient-centered, eye care practice. In 2014, Dr. Pothier was honoured when he became the first recipient of the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists Legacy Award. He is currently the Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Optometrists.
Dr. Pothier is married to Dr. Janet MacNaughton. They have one daughter, Dr Lillian Pothier, Dr. Lillian is an optometrist and practices with her Dad! They also have a son attending Flight College in Moncton. The family resides in Wolfville. He enjoys golfing, sailing, hiking and spending time at their cottage in Lunenburg County.
Education:
University of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry, 1986
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Science, 1982
Professional Memberships:
Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO)
Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO)
Professional Activities:
President, NSAO (1993-1995)
Vice President, NSAO (1991-1993)
Council Member, NSAO (1987 - 1995)
Chair of the Board, NSCO (2005-2006)
Registrar NSCO (2006-2014); 2017 - present
Advisor to NSCO Board (2014-2017)
Committees Board member and Chair, Wolfville United (2003-2010)
Chair, Canadian Optometric Regulatory Authority (2003-2005)
NSCO representative to the Federation of Optometric Regulatory Authorities (FORAC) 2017 - present
Director, Optometry Examining Board of Canada ( OEBC) 2018 – 2020