DR. THOMPSON
OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. David Thompson
Dr. Jason Thompson
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About Us
Team | Opticians - Contact Lens Fitters - Optometric Assistants
Our
Story
Our team of licensed opticians, contact lens fitters and optometric assistants, with a combination of 100+ years of experience, are here to help you with any problems you might encounter. Just give us a call, email or stop by and we would be happy to answer any of your questions.
OUR TEAM
David Thompson | Optometrist
Dr. David Thompson has been practicing in Nanaimo since 1988. He graduated from University of Waterloo in 1976 and received his Masters from University of Houston in 1978. He is a fourth generation Optometrist and believes that his practice should reflect the values that are important to him such as a friendly and caring attitude.
Dr. Thompson strives to provide a family-orientated atmosphere in his practice and looks forward to caring for your entire family and their eye care needs.
Jason Thompson | Optometrist
Dr. Jason Thompson graduated from Aston University in 2008. He practiced optometry in the UK for two years and then decided to return to Canada. He is a fifth generation optometrist, one of six Optometrists in his family at present.
Dr. Thompson has been practicing in Nanaimo since 2011 and is happy to be providing excellent eye care to Nanaimoites.
Kim Thompson |Office Manager & Optometric Assistant
Kim is the office manager and is also married to Dr. David Thompson! Before she delved into optical she was in school to become an ECE for the developmental handicapped to help others with special needs. Over time she continued with her work in the office and her previous education allowed her to use those skills in the clinic! Along the way she received her optical education and started laying the foundation for the Dr. Thompson team in Nanaimo.
Sarah Bowman| Optician & Lab Tech
Sarah was a patient at this office as a child and became a part of the team in 2012! She loves helping patients in any way she can and is remembered for her friendly personality. If you are thinking about becoming a contact lens wearer, it will likely be Sarah that teaches you. Since photography is her other passion she is able add portraiture and web design to her optician duties!
Melissa Starling| Optician & Lab Tech
Melissa joined our family only a year after Sarah, in 2013. She showed interest in optical early on and hit the books to become a licensed Optician soon afterword's! She goes out of her way to assist patients and her positive
demeanor is contagious. When Melissa is not in the office, she is chasing after her three wonderful little girls.
Kelly Wiebe | Optometric Assistant
With years of reception experiences in various fields she is just what we needed! Her bubbly personality makes it feel like she's been here all along.