Dr. Meghan Ashton graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2006. She is originally from Kamloops and loves living in the Okanagan! Dr. Ashton practices full scope optometry including challenging contact lens fittings (bifocal/multifocal, toric, rigid, keratoconus), pediatrics, and co-management of various eye diseases (diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc.) as well as regular eye examinations. When she isn’t practicing as a full time partner in the practice, she enjoys snowboarding, playing hockey, playing ultimate Frisbee, and hiking around Kalamalka Lake.

Dr. Michael Rowe has practiced full scope optometry in Vernon since 2013. He enjoys all the outdoor recreation that the North Okanagan has to offer including hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Mike was born in Penticton, BC where he became interested in optometry via his grandfather who was one of the first ophthalmologists in the Interior of BC. Mike studied Zoology (Animal Biology) at the University of Calgary (grad 2004) and later studied Optometry at the University of Waterloo in Ontario (grad 2012/Dean's list/valedictorian). He also spent time in Quebec and is happy to offer eye exams in French as needed. Watch for him out on the trails around Vernon with his wife and 3 children

Dr. Farley grew up in Abbotsford but her love for the outdoors drew her to Kamloops where she completed her Bachelor of Science with honours at Thompson Rivers University in 2006. She went on to graduate from the University of Waterloo in 2010 and has proudly called herself an optometrist ever since. Dr. Farley’s passion for advocating the importance of eye health examinations to prevent vision loss lead her to serve on the board of directors and eventually as president for the British Columbia Doctors of Optometry in 2017. After graduation she practiced in Abbotsford for 3 years and when her family relocated to Vernon in November of 2013 she joined the team at Vernon Optometry. When she is not in the office, Dr. Farley enjoys spending time with her family, snowboarding, hiking and when it’s much too cold outside, knitting. After more than a decade in the North Okanagan, she is proud to call it home and enjoys serving the community who have so kindly embraced her. Dr. Farley is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  

Samantha began her career as a University of Manitoba graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, where she then continued on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2019. Her two passions in life are traveling and optometry. She has had many opportunities to combine those passions with being the vice president of VOSH, which is a volunteer program that organizes optometric trips around the world. She recently went on a month-long trip to Nicaragua where she worked alongside a local surgeon to provide glaucoma treatment, prescription glasses and cataract surgery to many patients in need. Her passion for international volunteer work has sent her across the world to help many others - including trips to Ecuador, Switzerland, and Thailand. Samantha has a special interest in ocular disease after doing specialized rotations with both a retinal and glaucoma specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. She loves working with patients of all ages and is really excited to enjoy all that the Okanagan has to offer. When not in the clinic, Samantha and her husband, Danny, can be found enjoying the many outdoor activities that B.C. has to offer - specifically snowboarding and hiking.

Dr. Conrad Mann is thrilled to call the Okanagan his new home. Originally from the open, flat prairies of Winnipeg, he has lived in Sudan, Laos, and all over Canada. He earned a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Winnipeg before going on to study optometry at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, where he graduated on the Dean's honours list. During his studies he completed internships at a thriving clinic in Abbotsford, BC, as well as a large specialist centre called Houston Eye Associates in Texas. He recently lived in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, where he gained valuable experience in rural Optometry. In Newfoundland he rediscovered a love for the outdoors, and he can't wait to see what the Okanagan has to offer. He enjoys hiking, skiing, cycling, and more. Dr. Mann is now accepting new patients - and hiking recommendations.

Dr. Ringel is a graduate from the University of Waterloo class of 2022 and is originally from Ingersoll, ON. She moved with her husband to Terrace BC and is now excited to provide eye care for the beautiful community of Vernon. Dr. Ringel has completed both the Canadian and US national board exams following her studies and three externships across Canada. These include emergency eye care in rural Manitoba and post op care at Edmonton laser centre. Beyond the primary care for all ages, she is familiar with regular and specialty contacts including prosthetic and scleral contacts to help conditions such as keratoconus, trauma and dry eye. Dr Ringel is now accepting new patients and when she is not at work, can be found around town checking out the local cafes for lattés, riding her motorcycle, pottery and acro-yoga.

Dr. Shrimpton grew up in Prince George, and set his sights on optometry while attending the University of Northern British Columbia. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry, he continued his education at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, graduating in 2021. He has since had the privilege of practicing in beautiful British Columbia, and is keen to provide full scope optometry in Vernon. Beyond primary care, he has a special interest in pediatric myopia control, traumatic brain injury related vision assessments, and scleral contact lens fitting. Dr. Shrimpton is keen to explore Vernon and the surrounding Okanagan with his wife, Dr. Bethany Ringel. He loves to travel, skate, ski, and find a nice twisty road to take his motorcycle down.