100% Staff Certification

In March 2008 and February 2011 we were pleased to have been given a certificate from the Canadian Association of Optometrists recognizing the notable acheivement of having our entire staff certified with their C.C.O.A. (Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant) designation. It is provided to optometry practices who support excellence in patient care and service by having well-trained, professional optometric assistants.

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We are supported with the capability of a group of 300 independent optometrists from across Canada who provide full scope optometric services to their patients.

Our Staff

Skye

Skye
Certified Optometric Assistant

Skye has been with the clinic since May 1999. In 1998, she completed the Dental Office Reception Program of the University College of the Fraser Valley. And in the Fall of 2000 she obtained her certification as an Optometric Assistant after completing the Canadian Association of Optometrists program. At the Mission Eye Clinic, Skye is primarily responsible for various reception and administration duties but also does patient pre-testing, visual field testing, and provides extensive support for the dispensary edging lab and eyeglass repairs.

Carmen

Carmen
Certified Dispensing Optometric Assistant

Carmen joined our practice in January 2009. In the Fall of 2010 she formally obtained her C.C.O.A. (Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant) designation from the Canadian Association of Optometrists. She is experienced in choosing the best looking and most appropriate eyeglass lenses, coatings, and frames. She is readily able to solve eyeglass problems, and deal with difficult prescriptions and adjustments. In addition to reception and adminstrative duties her many responsibilities also include contact lens training and patient pre-testing.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline
Certified Dispensing Optometric Assistant

Jackie joined the Mission Eye Clinic in the Winter of 2006. In the Fall of 2007 she obtained her C.C.O.A. (Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant) designation after completing the Canadian Association of Optometrists program. Jacqueline is experienced in choosing the best looking and most appropriate eyeglass lenses, coatings, and frames. She is readily able to solve eyeglass problems, and deal with difficult prescriptions and adjustments. Her many responsibilities also include dispensary administration, dispensary edging, and patient pre-testing.

Sharon

Sharon
Certified Dispensing Optometric Assistant

Sharon has an extensive background as an optometric assistant with over 20 years in the field. In the Spring of 2007 she joined the Mission Eye Clinic. She formalized her certification in 2008 obtaining her C.C.O.A. (Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant) designation from the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Sharon is experienced in choosing the best looking and most appropriate eyeglass lenses, coatings, and frames. She is readily able to solve eyeglass problems, and deal with difficult prescriptions and adjustments. In addition to patient contact lens training, she is responsible for the management of our contact lens dispensary. Her many responsibilities also include dispensary administration and patient pre-testing.