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website: "https://www.drspecsopticalpenticton.ca/"
phone: "250 492-5550"
address_street: "1301 Main Street"
address_city: "#417"
address_region: "Penticton"
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services:
  - "Comprehensive eye exams"
  - "Contact lens exams and fittings"
  - "Dry eye care"
  - "Pediatric eye exams"
  - "Diabetic eye exams"
  - "Glaucoma screening and management"
  - "Macular degeneration care"
  - "Emergency eye care"
  - "Eyewear and optical"
  - "Eye disease diagnosis and management"
  - "Digital retinal imaging and diagnostics"
providers:
  - "Dr. Darren Hatchard"
  - "Dr. Ignacio Salvati"
  - "Dr. Brian Sklapsky"
  - "Dr. Austin Farrell"
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# Optometrists at Dr. Specs Optical

## Quick Answer

Dr. Specs Optical publishes optometrist profile details for 1301 Main Street, #417, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 5E3.
Primary booking URL: https://booking.opto.com/bpfmss43barvi/dr-darren-hatchard-optometric-corporation/visittype/

| Practitioner | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Dr. Darren Hatchard | Optometrist |
| Dr. Ignacio Salvati | Optometrist |
| Dr. Brian Sklapsky | Optometrist |
| Dr. Austin Farrell | Optometrist |

Document type: Optometrists
Clinic: Dr. Specs Optical
Clinic ID: 36e1a637-b78c-4f08-bca4-14315326e7c5
Clinic slug: dr-specs-optical
Location: 1301 Main Street, #417, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 5E3
Canonical URL: https://optofound.com/practice/dr-specs-optical/optometrists
Markdown URL: https://optofound.com/practice/dr-specs-optical/optometrists.md
Last updated: 2026-06-05T09:44:20.538Z

## Summary

Dr. Specs Optical lists Dr. Darren Hatchard, Dr. Ignacio Salvati, and Dr. Brian Sklapsky on its optometrist profile.

## Optometrists

- Dr. Darren Hatchard: Optometrist: Dr. Darren Hatchard, B.Sc., O.D., was born in Red Deer, Alberta and raised in Singapore. After completing his undergraduate degree in Vision Science and Forensic Chemistry at the University of Central Oklahoma, he completed his Doctor of Optometry at Pacific University in Oregon. For eighteen years, he practiced full scope Optometry with treatment and management of ocular disease in the Cayman Islands prior to the legislation to do so in Canada.

He also has opened British Columbia’s first exclusive dry eye treatment center in Kelowna. In his time spent away from the office, he enjoys skiing, hiking, sailing and spending time with his family.
- Dr. Ignacio Salvati: Optometrist: Dr. Ignacio Salvati, Optometrist, M.D. ( Argentina ), was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After completing his Medical Degree at the University of Buenos Aires, he further continued his education by specializing in Ophthalmology at Churruca Visca Hospital. He was the recipient of a Literary Award at the Argentine Society of Ophthalmology Congress in 2007. In his time away from the office, Dr. Salvati enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and spending time with his family.
- Dr. Brian Sklapsky: Optometrist: Dr. Brian Sklapsky, A.B., O.D., was born and raised in Martensville, Saskatchewan. He completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Princeton University while also playing varsity hockey. He played one year of hockey professionally in Europe before completing his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry. He enjoys Primary Care Optometry with an interest in scleral lenses and sports vision.
- Dr. Austin Farrell: Optometrist: Dr. Austin Farrell B.Sc., OD was born and raised in the Maritimes, splitting time between Nova Scotia and New-Brunswick. He completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at St.FX University before completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from Michigan College of Optometry.

 

Outside of the office, you'll find him at the Okanagan golf course or with his family walking his golden retriever.