About Our Practice in Calgary, Olds, Sundre, & Carstairs

Dr. Trump was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. Being the son of an Optometrist, he followed his father’s footsteps graduating from the School of Optometry in Waterloo, Ontario.

After graduation, Dr. Trump practiced in Edmonton, Alberta and Brandon, Manitoba before settling in Calgary. Dr. Trump is currently practicing in the Bonavista location and has special interests in general optometry and contact lenses.

Dr. Allan Jones was raised in Calgary and attended University in both Calgary and Oregon. He practices in the Bonavista Eye Clinic, Olds Eyecare Clinic and at the Rockyview Hospital, for over 30 years.

He is the past president of the Alberta Association of Optometrists current board member for Eye Recommend and a founding member of the charitable organization Canadian Vision Care.

When not practicing at home, Dr. Jones can be found travelling the world providing eye care to nations and areas in need.  He was instrumental in the start up of an Optometry school in Malawi, Africa, help to found the EyeTrain project in Manila, Philippines and many other projects in Central America and other destinations. He enjoys full scope family optometry practice.

Dr. Kathleen Murray is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Dr. Murray is originally from the Drumheller area. She has been practicing with our group since 2007 and is currently working out of the Sundre and Bonavista locations.

Dr. Murray has participated in eye care missions to Guatemala, Philippines, Africa and Costa Rica sponsored through Canadian Vision Care. She has a special interest in dry eye, children’s vision care and contact lens patients.

Dr. Dayna Jones was raised in Calgary, Alberta. She began her University at St. Mary’s College before entering into the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. She graduated with honors in 2007 after completing her externship at John D. Dingell Veterans Affair Medical Center, where she was exposed to a wide variety of eye pathology.

Dr. Dayna currently works out of our Olds, Carstairs and Bonavista locations. In addition to this she works at the Sight Enhancement clinic at the Rockyview Hospital helping individuals with low vision. She has participated in eye care charity projects in India, Guyana, Costa Rica and Africa and hopes to continue with her charitable work in the future.

In her spare time Dr. Dayna loves spending quality time with her two children and husband.  She loves snowboarding, golfing and pretty much anything that has to do with being active and outdoors.  Dr. Dayna has a special interest in children’s vision, low vision and speciality contact lenses. She is currently accepting all new patients.

Originally from Costa Rica, Dr. Wessels is now proud to call Calgary home. She completed her Optometry degree (with honours) from the University “U Latina de Costa Rica” in 2003. She practiced there for 3 years before moving to Canada after which she became licensed in 2008. Since then, she has been practicing at Bonavista Eye Clinic and Olds Eyecare Clinic. Dr. Wessels is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Volunteering her time for charity has always been a high priority for Dr. Wessels. She has been involved in several eye care missions in Costa Rica and continues to support fundraising events to help these organizations. Dr. Wessels has a special interest in dry eye, pediatrics and contact lenses; however, she looks forward to providing thorough eye care to patients of all ages.

In her spare time, Dr. Wessels enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, Pieter, and two girls, Arianna and Julia.

Dr. Tanya Sitter grew up in Airdrie and is now living west of Carstairs, Alberta. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a BSc. in 2000. Following her desire to become involved in health care, Dr. Sitter went on to the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and graduated with honors in 2004.

It was an easy decision to return to Alberta and join Olds Eyecare Clinic. In 2004, Dr. Sitter did her internship in Olds. She has been on several third world eyecare missions including Nepal, Guatemala, New Zealand, Africa, Phpilippines and Mexico. Dr. Sitter served as a council member on both the Canadian Association of Optometry and Alberta Association of Optometry. Dr. Sitter has a special interest in pediatrics and dry eyes.

In her spare time, Tanya enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, 2 boy and her dogs. Dr. Sitter welcomes new patients and practices in Sundre, Carstairs and Olds.

Dr. Brenna Lyle graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the University of Waterloo where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with Honours.

Dr. Lyle completed her clinical externship at the St. Albans Veteran Hospital in New York specializing in ocular disease with an emphasis on the detection and management of glaucoma.

Her love for traveling led her to provide eyecare in Nicaragua and Malawi, and she looks forward to providing more eye care to underserved communities in the future.

Dr. Lyle is dedicated to providing quality eye care and takes time to explain and address eye health concerns. She enjoys full-scope practice and has a special interest in treating dry eye, ocular disease and children’s vision.

Outside of work, Dr. Lyle loves spending time with her young daughter and husband. She also enjoys painting, skiing, and traveling.

Dr. Jennifer Verrett was born and raised in Regina, SK. She completed her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology at the University of Regina then continued her studies at the University of Waterloo where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with Honours. She earned the College of Optometrists of Ontario General Proficiency Award at convocation.

Following graduation she began her career at Olds Eyecare and Sundre Eyecare where she had done an externship as a student. During her time in school, Dr. Verrett also participating in an optometric mission trip to Senegal, Africa, and she hopes to participate in more of these mission trips in the future.

Dr. Verrett has a special interest in ocular disease and pediatrics but always looks forward to providing eye care for all patients. When not in the clinic, Dr. Verrett enjoys yoga, reading, and exploring nature through a multitude of outdoor activities.

Dr. Pavle Lozo was born in Sherbrooke Quebec and raised in Calgary. He graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science before earning his Doctor Of Optometry degree from Pacific University Coleege of Optometry in Oregon. He completed clinical internshups in Atlanta, GA, Edmonton, AB, Victoria, BC and Spokane, WA with emphasis on ocular disease, laser refractive care, family vision care and hospital base Optometry.

Dr. Lozo currently works out of our Olds, Carstairs and Calgary clinics and is pleased to provide eye examinations in English, French and Serbian.

Outside of the office Dr. Lozo enjoys spending time with his friends, playing sports, and travelling. We are so pleased to have Dr. Lozo on our team.

Dr. Tran Nguyen graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2009 where she received her Doctorate of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science degree in vision science. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in human nutrition and food science from the University of Florida and she also trained in Tianjin, China, at the Tianjin Eye Hospital.

Dr. Nguyen is an active member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, Canadian Association of Optometrists, and Calgary Society of Optometrists.

“Everything in our body is connected and as an eye care practitioner, I am privileged to help make those connections through the eyes,” says Dr. Nguyen. “The more we understand about our eye health, the better care and decisions we make.”

Her passion is in ocular disease and management, dry eyes and myopia management. 

She is a native Floridian but with her sense of adventure she moved north to Alberta in 2009 to experience the Canadian winters. She started her career in Cold Lake, Alberta, and now lives in beautiful Calgary with her husband, three young boys and her yellow lab, Karl. She enjoys going on adventures with her young family,  camping in the summer and exploring the outdoors in the winter

Dr. Rylie Dickson was born and raised in Killarney, Manitoba. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Winnipeg where she also played 5 years of varsity volleyball. After completing her undergraduate degree and moving to Waterloo, Ontario she completed her Doctor of Optometry with honours at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science.

Dr. Dickson completed her last externship site as a student in Olds and has now returned to provide full scope primary care optometry. She is looking forward to providing care for patients in both the Olds and Sundre clinics.
Her love for the mountains has kept her in Alberta and outside of work Dr. Dickson enjoys hiking, camping, and both downhill and cross-country skiing.

Dr. Berry graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2024 and is currently practicing at our Calgary and Olds locations.
Outside of optometry, she enjoys skiing, hiking, volleyball, reading, and cheering for the Oilers.

Krystal joined our team in October 2006 as a receptionist and pretester. She received her Optometric Assistant certificate in 2008. With her experience in the optical industry, she will be happy to assist you with all your vision needs.

Julia has been in the optical industry since 2007, joining our clinic in 2011. She has been a certified optometric assistant since 2009 and ocular hygienist since 2024. As a key member to the clinic, Julia is available to help with all of your optical needs from glasses to contact lenses and dry eye treatments.

Jillene has been working in the optical industry in 2009. She joined our team in January 2013 and completed her Optometric Assistant course in 2015 and her Opticians course in 2018. She is trained to assist you through each step of your visit with us, and enjoys helping you with selecting the perfect set of glasses for you.

Marnie joined the team in 2006. She left the clinic in 2011 to gather more experience with Dr. Robert Mitchell and then Dr. Michael Ashenhurst two very well-known ophthalmologists. Marnie rejoined the team part time in June of 2013 and is thrilled to be back full time as of January 2014.

With a strong background in the optical industry Marnie is available to help with any requirements or questions you might have when it comes to your optical needs.

Damaris joined us in 2013. Her certifications in administration and accounting help our office run efficiently. Damaris successfully completed her degree in 2022.  Although Damaris works mainly at the back she speaks fluent Spanish and will happily translate for our Spanish speaking patients.

Alexis joined our office in 2016. One of her specialties is Pre-Testing patients, and assisting the Doctors with their exams. Alexis has a genuine interest in people and she enjoys connecting with patients. She especially enjoys working with children that come in for their eye exams.

Jenni joined our team in July 2021 and has a background in medical office and oil and gas administration. She was raised in Calgary and has been a long-standing member of the Bonavista Community. She loves spending time with her husband and two children at the lake or on the golf course. We’re excited to have Jenni as part of our team.

Pam started working as an optical assistant in 2004 and joined out team in October 2019. She has been a licensed Optician since 2013. Pam looks forward to helping you to find the perfect pair of glasses and is excellent with adjustments and repairs.

Rukhsar joined the friendly team at Bonavista Eyecare Clinic in 2022. She takes care of a variety of front desk duties for the clinic. She will happily assist any patients with booking appointments and ordering products or contact lenses.

Khrystina joined our team in September 2021 with a background in banking and hospitality, looking to expand into the optical industry. She completed her Optometric assistant course in 2024, attended a course to become an Ocular Hygienist to be part of the Dry Eye team, and can assist you with frame and lens selection and adjustments. Khrystina has volunteered with CVC on three eye care trips to the Philippines and is looking forward to continue donating her time on more. When she is not at work she enjoys hiking, biking, and rock climbing with her husband and two dogs.

Taylor joined out team in December 2021. She has over 10 years experience in customer service and looks forward to helping provide the highest quality of patient care. In her spare time she enjoys travelling or hanging out with her friends, family and dog Gabby.

Erren joined the Bonavista Team in July 2022 and became a fully licenced Optician and contact lens fitter in 2023. Erren has been working in customer service for many years and looks forward to providing excellent customer service and care to every patient. In his spare time Erren enjoys skiing, hiking, camping and playing piano.

Joining the team in May 2024 as a student optician, Hannah brings a passion for helping patients enhance their vision. Currently working as a dispenser, she enjoys assisting patients with frame selection, lens options, and adjustments to ensure every pair of glasses provides optimal comfort and clarity.

Synthia joined our team in February 2024 as our front desk receptionist. She is always ready to greet you with a smile when you enter our clinic and assist you with booking appointments and ordering contact lenses. When she is not at work you can find her curled up with her dog Ozwaldo and a good book, or volunteering with Megan’s Rescue Efforts Society a small local animal rescue.

Grace joined the Bonavista team in 2024 and is currently in university studying for her Bachelor of Science degree and plans to continue on to become an Optometrist. Her main focus is pre-testing with the goal of learning all the aspects of the office.

Brenda is a full time Certified Optometric Assistant who joined the Olds Eye Care team in 1987. Her extensive knowledge of frames and lenses ensures that every patient gets the perfect pair of glasses.

Karen has been a part of the Olds Eyecare team since 1983 and is currently at our Carstairs location. She truly enjoys finding the best solution to your vision care needs and would love for you to stop by and see her. She looks forward to assisting with your glasses.

Naomi joined our team in 2005 and is now a certified Optometric Assistant. While you can usually find Naomi’s warm smile at reception she is instrumental in most aspects of the everyday activities of the clinic. On occasion she takes over pretesting or can be found helping patients pick out their next pair of glasses. Naomi is also in charge of the important task of welcoming new staff to the office and ensure they are confident to start helping our patients.

Kim joined the Olds Eyecare team in August 2013 and is now a Certified Optometric Assistant. Kim enjoys helping patients and staff alike. Her organizational skills and friendly nature make her front desk position a perfect fit. Always welcoming with a warm smile, she is a wonderful addition to our clinic.

Michelle joined our team in 2003 and is Certified Optometric Assistant. Michelle excels in a variety of roles in our clinic including front desk and dispensing. Most days Michelle can be found downstairs assembling your eyewear and coordinating all ordering. Michelle enjoys camping and spending time with her family.

Alla joined the Olds Eye Care team in 2015. She is a Certified Optometric Assitant who strives to find the perfect eyewear solution for each patient. When not in the office, Alla enjoys spending time hiking and camping.

Before coming to the Olds Eyecare Clinic in 2007 Wendy was a classroom teacher and involved in real estate. She enjoys working part time at the clinic as an optometric assistant. She has found her time at Olds Eyecare Clinic busy, exciting and informative. She is very thankful for the opportunity that the clinic has provided and the many more years that she will spend with the wonderful “family”.

Before coming to Olds Eye Care Clinic in 2018 Nadine was Pre-testing in Red Deer. She is happy to be back in her home town and takes great pride in ensuring patients are comfortable and the Optometrists run ontime. Nadine often assists with training new staff as well. Nadine likes traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time on the farm with her husband and 2 boys.

Hannah joined our team in 2022 as an Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistant through the SAIT program and is also a certified Ocular Hygienist. She currently helps patients with glasses, pre-tests, and does all of our dry eye treatments.

Jenn has a wealth of eye care knowledge. She had been a licensed Optician for several years before deciding to add to her knowledge by completing the Contact Lens Fitting course. Jenn can be found ensuring patients are excited to get their next pair of eyeglasses or, the alternative, ensuring they see without their glasses through the latest in contact lens technology. Jenn has a kind manner and is incredibly patient. She enjoys playing baseball and spending time with her husband and kids.

Since joining the Olds Eyecare team, Beth has become a Certified Optical Assistant and is an expert in eyewear selection. She also enjoys pretesting our patients before they see the doctor. Beth is incredibly thorough no matter what tasks she has in front of her and is a valued member of our team.

Pat is no stranger to the optical industry (or even to Olds Eyecare). Pat is a licensed Optician that has instructed at SAIT for the Optician program and ran his own private office Optometry in Red Deer. His passion is in the lab crafting the perfect pair of glasses for each patient.

Years of experience have made him a master problem solver and an invaluable source of information to our patients, doctors and staff.

Kaily started with us October 2024 and began her new journey with us here at Olds Eye Care as a Pre-tester as well as Reception. In her free time when she is not with us at the clinic, she is with her family spending time outdoors camping, quadding, and fishing or at the rink for hockey.

Sammy brings a wide range of knowledge and enthusiasm as a valued member of our team. While you often find her at the front desk, she is educated in all areas of the office – from pretest, to administration and helping patients find the perfect pair of glasses. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and is always up for an adventure.

Our front desk and patient care co-coordinator, Philippa, is one of the first of many friendly faces you will see when you enter our office. Philippa takes great pride in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for all of our patients. It is her mandate to ensure that your expectations are exceeded.

She is in charge of all patient care services and administration such as: third-party billing, Alberta Health Care billing, contact lens orders, specialist referrals, and booking future appointments. It is sure that Philippa’s friendly and professional manner will make you feel very welcome in our office.

Angie worked previously at Sundre Vision Care from 2008-2011, as a receptionist, and returned in as a pretester since 2015 and is . She is always looking for ways to ensure our patients have the best eyecare experience. Angie has lived in Sundre , with her husband, for 33+ years. She has 3 grown sons and 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters.

After completing her course at SAIT for Optometric and Ophthalmic Assisting, Dominik joined our team in 2022. She enjoys fitting glasses for our patients and making sure they are happy! She lives in Caroline with her family, and enjoys being outside and spending quality time with loved ones.

Kaidi started with us at the Olds location in November 2023. She now works in both the Olds and Sundre locations and is always ready to help, whether it be preliminary testing for the doctors or helping you find the perfect fit for your glasses. When she’s not working, Kaidi loves to spend time with her family enjoying the outdoors, camping, skiing, and hiking.

Jennifer has many years experience with customer service and administration but the optical industry was new to her when she joined our team. She wasn’t intimidated by the magnitude of knowledge required to provide excellent care and quickly learned the ins and outs of both the dispensary and front desk. These days you will see her smiling face behind the front desk but she is more than willing to help patients select their new eye wear as well. 

Karen has been a part of the Olds Eyecare team since 1983 and is currently at our Carstairs location. She truly enjoys finding the best solution to your vision care needs and would love for you to stop by and see her. She looks forward to assisting with your glasses.

Jenna joined our team in the summer of 2024. She works between our Olds and Carstairs locations as a pre-tester and receptionist. Before joining us, Jenna worked in childcare and is specially trained and enjoys assisting children in pretests.