3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Regina

“Dr. Rhea Anderson graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo’s optometry program. She received several awards, including the E. J. Chisholm Memorial Scholarship for pediatric optometry, the A.W. Cole Award, the J.C. Thompson Award for clinical excellence, and the Eschenbach Low Vision Award. After graduating, she returned to her hometown of Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Dr. Anderson served on the council for the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists for 12 years and was awarded the President’s Award in June 2019 for her dedication and hard work, including her role as president. She is presently practicing at Advance Eye Care Center. The clinic is independently owned and built on the foundation of family values. They strive to provide you and your family with the highest level of care. Their optical dispensary features over 2,300 fashion frames to meet any style and budget. Advance Eye Care Center is well-equipped with the latest technology. They also provide emergency eye care to their patients.”

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“Dr. Nicole Maierhoffer earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with Distinction from the University of Regina. She then received her Doctorate of Optometry with Highest Honours from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, where she also earned a certificate in Advanced Studies in Contact Lenses. Dr. Maierhoffer completed a low vision and vision rehabilitation residency at the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center. Her training includes diagnosing and managing eye diseases, fitting specialty contact lenses, and conducting eye exams for children and seniors. She trained at several U.S. hospitals, including Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, IHS Hospital in Harlem, New York, and Providence Veterans Affairs Hospital in Rhode Island. She also interned at an ophthalmology practice in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and the low vision clinic at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia. She is a Beta Sigma Kappa and Gold Key Honours Society member and has volunteered for vision screenings and with the Special Olympics. She is the clinical director of the Opening Eyes Program through the Special Olympics in Saskatchewan. Currently, she is practising at Urbanview Optometry. The clinic is committed to providing personalized, compassionate and comprehensive eye care.”

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“Dr. Nathan Knezacek graduated from Esterhazy Central High School and attended the University of Saskatchewan. He was accepted into the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1999. He worked at various clinics in Saskatchewan, including Yorkton, Melville, Regina, Moose Jaw, and Weyburn, and provided low vision services for the CNIB Low Vision Clinic. He also serves on the council for the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists. Dr. Knezacek is a partner at Family Eye Care Centre in Regina and founded the Esterhazy Optometry Clinic in 2002. Their staff are committed to providing superior eye care services in a friendly atmosphere. The dispensary is well-equipped to deliver treatment services like glasses and contact lenses. Family Eye Care Centre has a wide range of frames, from classic designs to high fashion, in a variety of price ranges to fit all budgets.”

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