Dr. Jessica Nichols grew up on a dairy farm near Newcastle, Ontario before attending the University of Guelph where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with honours. She then graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2011. Dr. Nichols received several awards during her schooling, including the W. Ross Andrews Prize for Clinical Optometry and the Abbot Medical Optics Award for General Proficiency. During her training, she completed an externship in Huntsville, Alabama which focused on the treatment and management of various ocular diseases.
After graduation, Dr. Nichols joined FYidoctors and is thrilled with her decision to make Lakefield her home. She looks forward to living and working in this community for many years to come.