FYidoctors - Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie (Alberta)
T8V 6X9
- Telephone: 800-667-0251
- Alternate Telephone: 780-532-2634
- Email: FYi-Grande.Prairie-99thSt@fyidoctors.com
Please note we are closed all Provincial and Federal holidays.
DUO-FORM Progressive Lens
Introducing new DUO-FORMTM Progressive Lenses
Welcome to a new era in eyewear. Our newest, most advanced lenses have changed the way we see not only lens technology, but life itself. These revolutionary progressive lenses are helping patients see their world at every distance with completely natural, comfortable and customized vision.
Contactless Curbside Pickup
We are taking many precautionary measures to prevent the transfer of COVID-19 to you and your loved ones.
As healthcare providers, we take the global concern about COVID-19 very seriously. We are doing whatever it takes to ensure that both your eye and overall health needs are attended to at this time. Social distancing should not compromise your ability to see clearly.
We are happy to now offer contactless curbside pickup at most of our locations. All you need to do is call the clinic upon arrival, and your product will be delivered to you outside in a tray or basket. All glasses and contact lenses are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by a member of our team before being delivered, including frames, lenses, cases and boxes.
If you receive your glasses and they do not fit properly, please contact us by phone or email and we will do everything we can to address your concern. We will assess on a case-by-case basis whether it is safe to drop them off at the clinic, or if we will need to schedule an appointment once regular operations resume.
It is of utmost importance that you feel supported by FYidoctors throughout these unprecedented times. If you have any inquiries regarding your eye health, including prescription or eyewear needs, please know that we are here to answer them anytime by phone or email.
Safety Procedures
Trusted, comprehensive eye care in a safe clinic environment
As Doctors, we have always put our patients first. We value the trust you have given us by putting your health in our hands. That’s why we’ve created a nation-wide set of enhanced safety procedures to ensure your health, our health and the health of our communities.
Learn more about our new safety protocols here.
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.
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We are providers of the FYidoctors virtual personal shopper service. Our knowledgeable eyewear consultants can help you find the perfect fashionable and affordable frames with Canadian-made lenses to fit your prescription, all from the comfort of your home. For more information about our virtual shopping service please click here. We also welcome you to call or email the clinic to speak with a member of our team.
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Grande Prairie FYidoctors are optometrists who work hard for you. We love to solve problems for our patients, always taking that extra time to answer questions about eye care. Offering same day appointments for glasses repairs or contact renewals, we also pride ourselves on our eyewear. Visit us for speciality contact lens fittings and custom-made Tom Davies. Our eye clinic supports various local charities around Grande Prairie, including the Festival of Trees and the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Meet Our Optometrists
Christina Bayer
Christina Bayer
Dr. Christina Bayer grew up in Ontario where she graduated as a Canada scholar and received the Governor-General’s award for academic excellence. She was inspired to study optometry when students from the University came into her classroom to talk about disease prevention & detection through routine eye care. She went on to study Science at the University of Waterloo and was accepted into the School of Optometry in 1994. Dr. Bayer graduated in 1998, after interning in a multi-disciplinary practice in Philadelphia where she gained experience in managing various ocular pathologies and surgical pre & post-operative care.
She moved to Grande Prairie in 1998 and has served the community’s optometric needs ever since. She enjoys all aspects of eye care and has a special interest in educational eye exams and vision therapy. She and her husband Morley have done missionary eye care in Romania & Costa Rica and look forward to doing more in the future. Christina has been an active member in the community and committed member of her church where she teaches Sunday School and co-leads a life group. Together with her husband, she is thoroughly enjoying raising their 3 children.
Jeremy Begalke
Jeremy Begalke
Dr. Jeremy Begalke was born in Camrose, Alberta, but moved to Grande Prairie in time for Grade 2, so he considers himself a true local. He attended undergraduate studies at G.P.R.C., where he received Valedictorian honours for the highest academic record over all programs.
Jeremy graduated from optometry school at the University of Waterloo in 2001. During his schooling, he developed a passion for helping with eyecare in Third World countries. Within a few months of graduation, he participated in his first Third World eye clinic in northern Mexico. Since then he has helped out in Cambodia, Burma, and Zanzibar.
Jeremy met his wife, Esther, in Vancouver in 2004, and they were married in November 2005 on Vancouver Island. They have made their home in Grande Prairie since 2005 and are active in the community with various community groups and their church. They have four young children, who are "the brightest joys" in their lives.
Esther joined the eyecare team that Jeremy led for the Zanzibar project and also looks forward to future involvement together with her husband.
At the local FYidoctors office, Jeremy has a special interest in screening children for potential eye issues at ages as young as newborn. He also has a special interest in the treating eye injuries and diseases for any age.
Jodi Goff
Jodi Goff
Dr. Jodi Goff was born and raised in the Peace Region and has called Grande Prairie home since 1995. She graduated from the Composite High School in 2001 following which she completed the pre-requisite Optometry courses at the Grande Prairie Regional College and the University of Alberta. Dr. Goff graduated with a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2008. Her clinical externship was completed at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, GA which specializes in diagnosis, treatment and surgery for ocular diseases. During this time, she developed proficiency in the early detection of many ocular health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Goff joined FYidoctors Grande Prairie immediately following her graduation in 2008. She enjoys all facets of her work and is passionate about providing exceptional eye care to her patients of all ages. Dr. Goff is a member in good standing with the Alberta Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
When she is not working, Jodi enjoys traveling and many outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, cross country skiing and running. She is also proud to be an active member of the After Five Rotary Club of Grande Prairie.
Joel Heath
Joel Heath
Dr. Joel Heath was born in Calgary, Alberta and lived in the Lethbridge area until he enrolled at the University of Alberta. He attended the University of Waterloo where he completed his Doctor of Optometry degree. After working in Lethbridge and Leduc, Joel and his family happily settled into the community of Grande Prairie. Joel enjoys spending his free time volunteering in town, skiing and playing volleyball and basketball with his family.
Keith Jefferies
Keith Jefferies
Originally from Drayton Valley, Dr. Keith Jefferies has spent time pretty much everywhere else. He lived in Peru for two years performing full-time volunteer service work before attending BYU-Hawaii. There he obtained his biology degree with a minor in biochemistry. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2009.
Dr. Jefferies has a special interest in solving contact lens problems that often require the use of customized contact lenses and he loves working with people to alleviate dry eye. He is the optometrist currently charged with the customer care service at the clinic. Feel free to reach out to him with any feedback you’ve had during your experience with us. He is proud to call Grande Prairie home and enjoys playing the piano and making homemade pasta.
Michael Litchfield
Michael Litchfield
Dr Michael Litchfield is originally from Edmonton. Shortly after completing his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Alberta, Michael set out to attend optometry school at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, where he completed his Doctorate of Optometry in 2012. Already fluent in French, his education also allows him to give eye exams in Spanish.
After finishing school, Dr Litchfield married his wife Erin and moved to northern Alberta. He worked at FYidoctors Peace River for 5 years before moving to Grande Prairie in 2017.
Michael enjoys the performing arts. He plays the piano and has sang with a variety of choirs as well as performed in several community theatrical productions, and where he hopes to continue here in Grande Prairie.
Whitney Diakur
Whitney Diakur
Dr. Whitney Diakur was born and raised just north of Edmonton. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Alberta with a Major in Biology and Minor in Classics. She then attended InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry where she graduated with Cum Laude standing, multiple academic and clinical excellence awards and an award for best thesis dissertation. Dr. Diakur has spent time working in California and Texas but has decided to make Alberta her permanent home again.
In the past she has volunteered with the Canadian National Institute of the Blind and numerous senior’s centers. She has also done a volunteer trip to the Dominican Republic with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). With her experience abroad she is able to do an eye exam in Spanish. Her passion within the optometry field includes ocular disease with a special interest in retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Diakur always ensures that the best level of care is given to all her patients and takes the time to answer any questions they may have.
In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, travelling, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
