Dr. Hayley Valgardson
Dr. Hayley Valgardson was born and raised in Kelowna and earned her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo with honours after graduating at the top of her Kinesiology program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She received the Eschenbach Low Vision Award and provides comprehensive optometry care.
Dr. Darren Hatchard
Dr. Darren Hatchard earned his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University after undergraduate work in Vision Science and Forensic Chemistry. He brings full-scope optometry experience, ocular disease treatment and management experience, and leadership in dry eye care in Kelowna.
Dr. Ignacio Salvati
Dr. Ignacio Salvati was born and raised in Buenos Aires and completed medical training at the University of Buenos Aires before specializing in Ophthalmology at Churruca Visca Hospital. He received a 2007 literary award from the Argentine Society of Ophthalmology Congress.
Dr. Brian Sklapsky
Dr. Brian Sklapsky grew up in Martensville, Saskatchewan, studied Psychology at Princeton while playing varsity hockey, and later earned his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry. His interests include primary care optometry, scleral lenses, and sports vision.
Dr. Mark Csandl
Dr. Mark Csandl graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry with distinction after studies in life sciences and therapeutics, drug development, and human toxicology at Queen's University. His training includes glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, cataract and corneal procedure co-management, ocular disease, and contact lens care.
Dr. Austin Farrell
Dr. Austin Farrell was born and raised in the Maritimes and studied Chemistry at St. Francis Xavier University before earning his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry. He provides comprehensive optometry care as part of the Glenmore doctor team.