Brighton Eyecare is Part of YXE Vision Community

Dr. Walters grew up in Regina where he attended the University of Regina for his undergraduate studies in biology. In 1989 he was accepted into the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo where he graduated with honours in 1993.

He furthered his training in the management and treatment of ocular disease at Northeast State University in Oklahoma in 1993. Since graduating, he has enjoyed practicing Optometry in Saskatoon at Pinehouse Eyecare, Stonebridge Eyecare, Warman Eyecare and most recently Brighton Eyecare.

Dr. Walters and his wife have three children and enjoy traveling and having family time together.

Dr. Toews was born and raised on a family farm in Watrous, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan for his undergraduate studies and received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 2006.

He moved back to Saskatoon where he joined the practices of Pinehouse Eyecare, Stonebridge Eyecare and most recently Warman Eyecare. He and his wife now have two wonderful young children.

Dr. Toews enjoys all aspects of the practice of optometry and has a special interest in children’s vision and the management of ocular disease.

Dr. Feltis grew up on a grain farm outside of Hawarden, Saskatchewan. He played most of his minor sports and graduated from high school in Kenaston, Saskatchewan.

After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology, he went on to study optometry at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He now lives in Saskatoon with his wife and sons and practices at Pinehouse Eyecare, Stonebridge Eyecare, and Warman Eyecare.

Dr. Feltis takes pleasure in practicing full scope optometry, with special interests in contact lenses, children’s vision and ocular disease prevention.

Dr. Prestupa (nee Holinaty) was born and raised in Saskatoon. She graduated from Marion M. Graham Collegiate Institute in 2004 and went on to complete her undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Saskatchewan.

She was accepted to the University of Waterloo in 2007, where she graduated with honours from the Doctor of Optometry program in 2011. She was also awarded the L. M. Newell Clinical Optometry Prize and the A. W. Cole Award for Clinical Excellence. She then moved back to Saskatoon and began practicing optometry at Stonebridge Eyecare, Pinehouse Eyecare and Warman Eyecare. Outside of work, she and her husband are kept busy with their two young kids.

Dr. Prestupa enjoys all aspects of full scope optometry, with a special interest in children’s vision, contact lenses and laser refractive surgery co-management. She is also excited to be able to provide her patients with the newest technology in diagnostic equipment, such as the Optomap and OCT.

Dr. Kirkpatrick was born and raised in Saskatoon. She attended the University of Saskatchewan where she studied Anatomy & Cell Biology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 2007, and a Master of Science in 2009.

She was accepted into Optometry at the University of Waterloo and graduated with honours in 2013. While studying optometry, Dr. Kirkpatrick had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador in 2011 to provide eye exams and donated glasses to people who would not otherwise have access to eye care.

Dr. Kirkpatrick moved back to Saskatoon in 2013 and joined the YXE Vision Group, where she enjoys practicing full scope optometry, with a special interest in children’s vision. She and her husband have two wonderful kids together.

Dr. Natalie Poole grew up on a farm outside of Naicam, Saskatchewan.  She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan before enrolling in the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo.

After completing externships in clinical sites across North America, Dr. Poole graduated with honours in 2012 and was awarded the General Proficiency Medal as well as the Medical Optics General Proficiency Award First Prize. Dr. Poole then joined the YXE Vision Group and is happy to make Saskatoon her home along with her husband, Damjan and beloved boxer, Frankie.

Dr. Poole takes pride in practicing full scope optometry with special interests in ocular disease prevention, contact lenses, and laser refractive surgery co-management. She has taught ocular disease management and skills sessions to family physicians and emergency medicine physicians in Saskatoon and also speaks with community groups regarding the importance of routine eye exams. Her latest academic endeavour is completing an Executive Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on health care leadership.

Dr. Laforge was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and received a bachelor’s degree in Physiology in 2009 before moving on to the University of Waterloo School of Optometry where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2013.

After practicing in North Battleford for 3 years, Dr. Laforge is excited to be back in Saskatoon at Brighton Eyecare, Warman Eyecare and Stonebridge Eyecare. He enjoys practicing full scope optometry and continuing his lifelong learning as vision science advances. He is also very interested in promoting optometry worldwide and ensuring that the most under-privileged receive the care that they need. He has experience providing eye care in several developing countries in Central America and Africa, and continues to strive to make a difference going forward.

He enjoys travel, spending time at the lake, canoeing, skiing and being active in many sports around the city.

Dr. David Sherin grew up in Saskatoon. He studied bioinformatics at the University of Saskatchewan before being accepted to the University of Waterloo’s Doctor of Optometry program, finishing in 2008.

After graduating, Dr. Sherin had the pleasure to practice optometry in Saskatoon for 5 years. Dr. Sherin moved to Edmonton, AB then Kelowna, BC while his wife Danielle completed her graduate studies and residency.

In 2019, Dr. Sherin returned to Saskatoon to practice with the YXE Vision Group. Areas of professional interest include ocular disease treatment and prevention, contact lens fitting, and myopia control – to slow or prevent the progression of nearsightedness.

Dr. Sherin is fluent in French and can perform eye exams in French if needed. Dr Sherin finds relaxation in cooking, eating and in travel. He likes to swim, especially in lakes and oceans. He is a novice gardener. Dr. Sherin and his wife Danielle delight in the companionship of a lovely boxer – Boson.

Dr. Jess Witzel was born and raised in Saskatoon. She completed her Bachelor of Science (honours) in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2009 at the University of Saskatchewan. She went on to get her Doctor of Optometry (honours) at the University of Waterloo in 2013.

Jess was fortunate to be chosen as Valedictorian of her graduating class and especially enjoyed interdisciplinary care during her schooling.

She is thrilled to be practicing in Saskatoon at Stonebridge Eyecare. She loves family time and can typically be found outside with her husband and daughter or drinking coffee.

Dr. Witzel enjoys full scope optometric practice and public speaking. She has spoken at schools (elementary and university) and to the public.

Dr. Scharback was born and raised in Saskatoon. She attended the University of Saskatchewan where she studied Microbiology and Immunology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 2012. In 2016 she was awarded her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo, graduating with Honours. During her final year of training, Dr. Scharback travelled to Kingston, Jamaica to intern with the Foundation for International Self-Help (F.I.S.H) Medical Clinic to provide eye care to those in need.
Dr. Scharback enjoys practicing full scope optometry and is excited to return home and provide eye care to you and your family.