A Brief History of Vision
Arts Eyecare Centres on Vancouver Island
Many
years have passed since our practice was established in 1919.
Although good patient care never goes out of style,
technology and education have changed over the years. Our
new name "VisionArts Eyecare Centre" reflects
the broad range of eye health and vision conditions that
we now diagnose and treat. This article is intended to
give you an idea of how our practice has evolved over the
years and a summary of the doctors who are available for
you.
The founding member of our practice was Dr. Stanley Morrison
who attended the School of Optometry in New York. After graduation,
he returned to Nanaimo and opened an office on Church Street
across from the Dorchester Hotel. Dr. Tom Allester graduated
from the Toronto College of Optometry and joined the practice
of Dr. Morrison in 1938. After returning from service in the
Second World War, Dr. Allester opened a new office in the
Addison Building on Albert Street in Nanaimo. It was less
than one-fifth the size of our current office, and only 15
to 20 frame styles were available! Dr. Allester retired in
1978 and continues to live in Nanaimo with his wife Margaret.
Since that time, our offices have grown to serve three locations
on Vancouver Island - Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach and Ladysmith.
Dr. David Myrfield graduated
from the University of Waterloo and joined Dr. Allester in
1974. They expanded into a larger
office in Beaufort Centre, where the practice remained
until moving to our present location in 1989.
Dr. Michael
Kellam also graduated from the University of Waterloo,
moving to this area in 1988. His wife is an elementary
school teacher and together they have two sons, Jonah and
Elijah.
Dr. Valerie Gunn has worked in New Zealand, Texas,
and Vancouver. She has lived on the Central Island since 1990.
Dr. John Lam grew up in Nanaimo and received his training
at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Ruby Tse was raised in Vancouver, trained at the State University of New
York, and enjoys all aspects of family eyecare.
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