FYidoctors - Berwick
Berwick (Nova Scotia)
B0P 1E0
- Telephone: 902-538-1500
- Email: berwick@fyidoctors.com
Please note we will be closing at 3:00pm on Thursday, June 30 for inventory.
Please call to schedule an appointment. Our clinic is not accepting walk-ins at this time.
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Made in Canada
Proudly supporting Canadians from coast to coast.
FYidoctors was founded on the idea that our fellow Canadians deserve to see their very best, with access to the highest in quality care and the most advanced eye care technology. We’ve grown from a small handful of doctors in Western Canada to a national brand of over 250 clinics. We owe that success to our relentless drive to put our patients’ vision first, invest in Canadian technology, support Canadian people and engage with our communities.
Our 500+ doctors and 2800+ team members all live and work in Canada, including at our very own lens manufacturing lab in Delta, BC, where we produce and ship the most technologically advanced digital Internal Freeform lenses for patients across the country. The ability not only to help Canadians see life at its best, but to provide them with rewarding career opportunities too, motivates us every day.
As we continue to grow, our roots will always be firmly planted in Canadian soil. And we think that’s something to be incredibly proud of.
This FYidoctors location is pleased to be able to provide you with comprehensive eye care in a safe clinic environment once again. As doctors, the health of you and your family is our top priority, which is why we have implemented a new examination process with enhanced safety procedures. Our staff has been extensively trained on how to clean all equipment and touch points throughout the clinic. We would like to encourage all patients to please call ahead when planning to visit our clinic in order for us to try and monitor the number of patients in the clinic at any given time.
To learn more about our new and ongoing safety procedures, click here.
Your vision is important and we remain intent on providing you and your family the personalized care you deserve.
Meet Our Optometrists
Dr. Lara Ward
Dr. Lara Ward
Dr. Ward was born in Ottawa, Ontario and raised in Pictou, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2014 and graduated from University of Waterloo with a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2018. While in Optometry school Dr. Ward completed an externship in ocular disease at the Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She also worked with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, providing eye care services to those in need in Lima, Peru.
Dr. Ward is happy to return to the Annapolis Valley, and currently lives in Gaspereau with her husband Aaron. They enjoy outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Ward is thrilled to join the FYI team and looks forward to providing full scope optometric care to the community.
Education:
University of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry, 2018
Acadia University, Bachelor of Science with Honours and Co-op, 2014
Current Professional Memberships:
Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO)
Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO)
Dr. Sheldon Pothier
Dr. Sheldon Pothier
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
Dr. Lillian Pothier
Dr. Lillian Pothier
Dr Lillian Pothier grew up in Nova Scotia and studied for four years at Dalhousie University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biology and Minor in Psychology.
She then moved to Chicago, Illinois for four years to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. Throughout the entirety of her four years in optometry school, Dr Pothier trained at the school's onsite eye clinic at the Illinois Eye Institute — one of the largest eye care providers in the United States that features a large patient volume and case complexity. There at the Illinois Eye Institute, Dr Pothier rotated through primary care, advanced ophthalmic care, specialty contact lenses, and pediatrics/binocular vision clinics.
In addition to studying at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, Dr Pothier received further ocular disease training at the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr Pothier also received training in Southern Ontario as well as Vancouver, British Columbia.
Her Professional Memberships include the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO), the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO) and the Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO).
Dr Pothier enjoys spending her leisure time experiencing the incredible outdoors of Nova Scotia — specifically the impressive network of dog walking trails.
Dr. Katherine McKee
Dr. Katherine McKee
Dr. McKee was born in Quebec in 1968 and grew up in the maritimes, living in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Her love of the east coast brought her back to Nova Scotia when starting a family in 1997.
Dr. McKee studied science and optometry at the University of Waterloo. As part of her training, Dr. McKee did a rotation at the Vitreo-retinal Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. She worked in Guelph and Elora, Ontario for a few years before joining our valley practice. Dr. McKee became a partner with Drs. Winslade and Pothier in 2003.
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.
Dr. McKee is married to Neil Munday. They have 2 teenage children and live in Kentville. They enjoy swimming, paddling, hiking and spending time at their camp in Annapolis County, near Kejimikujik.
Education:
University of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry, 1995
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Science, 1991
Professional Memberships:
Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO)
Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO)
Professional Activities:
President, NSAO (2007-2008)
Vice President, NSAO (2006)
Council Member, NSAO (2000 - 2010)
Active involvement in other NSAO and NSCO Committees
Board member, Flowercart (2005-2006)
