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Experienced Eye Doctors in Kamloops
Summit Eyecare Center has six eye doctors on staff. Each doctor is passionate about continuing education, new technology, and innovation to provide better care for their patients. Please take a minute to learn more about our eye doctors in Kamloops. Summit Eyecare Center in Kamloops, has an experienced and caring team that patients can rely on!
SIGNS YOU SHOULD SEE AN EYE DOCTOR IN KAMLOOPS
There are common signs that indicate you should visit an eye doctor. It's essential to address any of these concerns as soon as possible to protect your vision:
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Blurry vision: Difficulty focusing on objects or reading can indicate a refractive error.
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Frequent headaches: Eye strain or incorrect prescriptions can lead to regular headaches.
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Eye discomfort: Persistent dryness, irritation, or redness should be examined by an optometrist.
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Vision changes: If you notice sudden vision loss, blurred vision or flashes and floaters, seek immediate attention.
Book your appointment today for a thorough eye examination.
STAFF INFO
AT YOUR SERVICE
Our front desk team is always ready to greet you with a smile. They can help you book appointments, order contacts, and ensure your Summit Eyecare Center experience is positive. They also run all the pre-testing equipment that gathers a patient's baseline information before seeing one of our optometrists. With the friendly staff and qualified eye doctors in Kamloops, Summit Eyecare Center is your trusted choice for eye care needs.
DISPENSING LAB
Our friendly and knowledgeable lab technicians will help you find the pair of glasses that is just right for you. From helping you find the frame with the proper fit to repairing your broken spectacles, our dispensing lab will ensure your glasses are always at their best!
DR. LEONARD DEMARCHI, O.D.
Dr. Demarchi was born and raised in Kamloops and graduated from the optometry program at the University of Waterloo in 1969. He then opened his first clinic with Dr. Takahashi, and after 19 years of working together, he started his practice in 1988. A year later, in 1989, Dr. Giovanni Cinel joined him in practice, and in 1998, they moved to their current location and changed the name to Summit Eyecare Centre.
He loves the great outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he also enjoys spending time with his wife, Terry, their two children, and four grandchildren.
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Dr Leonard Demarchi retired in the fall of 2021 after 52 years of practicing optometry in Kamloops. His energy, smile, and stories will be missed at the office. We will continue to work hard to follow the example he has set for us in providing excellent eyecare to our community.
DR. GIOVANNI CINEL, O.D.
Dr. Cinel was born and raised in Kamloops, graduating from Norkam Secondary. He then attended the University of Waterloo, receiving both his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Optometry degrees before returning home to begin practice in 1989.
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A member of the Third World Eyecare Society, Dr. Cinel has participated in five eye-care missions to Grenada, Guatemala, and the Philippines. He is regularly asked to lecture at optometry conferences in British Columbia and Alberta.
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Dr. Cinel enjoys singing and performing with the Cantabile Singers and the Kamloops Symphony Chorus. He and his wife, Cynthia, love kayaking, hiking, and travelling.
DR. MICHAEL NOBLE, O.D.
Dr. Noble was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, and is the oldest of four siblings. He attended the University of Western Ontario in London before studying optometry at the University of Waterloo. He graduated with honours in 1998 and began practicing optometry that same year.
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Shortly thereafter, he met his wife, Julie, and they are enjoying raising two active young children, Carter and Sadie. Dr. Noble enjoys all aspects of optometric practice and is happy to assist patients with complete eye examinations, contact lenses, laser or cataract co-management and ocular emergencies.
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When not in the office, Dr. Noble enjoys staying fit with hockey, softball, and going to the gym. He also performs admirably in his second career as his children's chauffeur!
DR. JOSH WESTON, O.D.
Dr. Weston grew up in London, Ontario. His parents, a physician and a nurse, had five children, Josh being the fourth.
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Dr. Weston studied at the University of Waterloo, earning a Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Optometry degree. During that time, he had the privilege of interning in London, Ontario, at the Ivey Eye Clinic, the private ophthalmology practice of Dr. Colin Mailer, and a private optometry practice in Christchurch, New Zealand. In New Zealand, he gained valuable clinical experience with binocular vision anomalies and vision therapy, dealing mainly with the pediatric population. While in London, he was involved with cases of glaucoma, retinal disease, strabismus, lid anomalies, cataracts, refractive and corneal surgeries.
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Dr. Weston and his wife moved to Kamloops in 2004 and have lived and worked in the community since then. They have two young children who also light up their lives. In his free time, Dr. Weston enjoys downhill skiing, mountain biking, and playing soccer.
DR. DAN DERKSEN, O.D.
Dr. Dan Derksen was born and raised in the St. Catharines area of Ontario and completed his optometric training at the University of Waterloo, graduating in 1991. After graduation, he began practicing optometry in Kelowna, BC. Then, he moved to Williams Lake in 1996 to take over a single-doctor practice. During the years in Williams Lake, the practice grew into an extensive 5 doctor practice and in 2014, Dr. Derksen sold the practice. Shortly after, he moved to Sun Peaks to enjoy its beauty and outdoor fun. He enjoys skiing, biking, golfing, and paddle boarding.
Dr. Derksen enjoys spending time with his 3 grown children and one grandchild. He is an associate optometrist at Summit Eyecare Centre and gets great satisfaction from seeing patients in Kamloops and working with the fantastic and professional team at the clinic.
DR. Y.T. (JULIANA) LAM, O.D.
Dr. Lam lived in beautiful British Columbia most of her life and grew up in Richmond. She attended the University of British Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology, then continued her studies at the University of Waterloo, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2009. She decided to pursue extra training after her doctorate. She was accepted to a hospital-based residency program in ocular disease with the Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities in Ohio, USA. While completing her residency program, Dr. Lam was an adjunct faculty member and a clinical instructor at the Ohio State University College of Optometry.
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Her passion for ocular disease and management led her to practice rural optometry in Williams Lake, BC, for nine years before moving to Kamloops. While in the Cariboo, she provided optometry service at travelling clinics in communities without access to eye care. These locations included Tatla Lake, Anahim Lake, and Bella Coola. She also performed out-of-clinic eye exams on the residents at a local retirement home in Williams Lake.
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Dr. Lam wanted to be in a profession where she could serve both her local community and those in need globally. She had joined medical and eye care mission trips to Honduras, Peru, and Thailand.
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Dr. Lam was on the Board of Directors with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the pianist for the Cariboo Gold Dance Band, and the president of the Cariboo Festival Society while she lived in Williams Lake. She is looking forward to getting involved with the Kamloops community as well.
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Dr. Lam loves to travel and enjoys the outdoors, including hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. But you will also find her indoors, as she loves to craft, quilt, and play her piano. Dr. Lam moved to Kamloops with her life companion, Dan (born and raised in Kamloops), and their darling cats, Jax and Archibald.
DR. SOO NAM, O.D.
Dr. Nam grew up in Korea and moved to Canada with her family in 2004. She graduated summa cum laude from McMaster University in 2012 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree. She attained her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2016 with a Dean's Honours List distinction. She completed her clinical internships in Burlington, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, and Baltimore in the United States.
Dr. Nam then moved to Williams Lake, B.C., to begin her practice as an optometrist. She routinely cared for complicated eye conditions and diseases and participated in community events to raise awareness of children's eye exams. She is excited to bring her experience to Kamloops, where she and her husband will find a new life together in Canada.
When she's not working, Dr. Nam enjoys learning new hobbies. She loves ornamental and edible gardening and is excited to move to a warmer zone with a longer growing season. She also enjoys painting, woodworking, camping, skiing, and fishing and is excited to start exploring and experiencing all Kamloops has to offer.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET AN EYE EXAM?
The frequency of eye exams depends on your age, health, and risk factors:
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Children: Eye exams should begin by age 3 and every year thereafter, but there is no minimum age for an eye exam.
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Adults: Adults aged 18 to 60 have an eye exam every two years.
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Seniors: Individuals over 60 should have annual eye exams to monitor for age-related conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration.
Our team at Summit Eyecare Centre is ready to assist you with all your vision needs. Call us today to schedule your eye exam.
COMPREHENSIVE VISION SERVICES
At Summit Eyecare Centre, we offer a wide range of vision services to support your eye health, including:
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Comprehensive eye exams: Thorough assessments to diagnose vision problems and detect underlying conditions.
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Contact lens fitting: Our optometrists help you choose the right contact lenses for your needs, whether for astigmatism, presbyopia, or regular prescriptions.
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Laser eye surgery co-management: We assist in pre-surgery evaluations and post-surgery care for patients considering LASIK or other corrective surgeries.
Whether you need a routine eye exam or treatment for a specific condition, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
OUR TEAM IS READY TO HELP
Schedule an appointment at our clinic to meet our eye doctors in Kamloops. Our experienced optometrists will test your eyes to diagnose your vision needs. You can also fill out our online form and specify your requirements. We'll reach out to you as soon as possible.