Bonavista Eye Care has been proudly serving the Eye Care needs of Calgarians for many years.
About Us
Bonavista Eye Care has been proudly serving the Eye Care needs of Calgarians for many years. The original clinic was established in 1970 (shared with a Dental office) and was located in the Bonavista Promenade. The current building was finished in 1972 – though at that time the clinic only occupied 400 square feet of space. As new partners, Drs. Brian Trump and Allan Jones joined Dr. Mann. The clinic expanded twice to its current size today. Dr. Mann has since retired, but you can still find Dr. Jones and Dr. Trump providing full scope eyecare to the Bonavista Community joined by fellow partners Dr. Kathleen Murray, Dr. Dayna Jones, Dr. Natalia Wessels and Dr. Tanya Sitter as well as several associate doctors.
As the clinic’s physical space evolved so did the profession of optometry. Bonavista Eye Care is proud to continue to practice at the forefront of our profession with the latest advancements in eye care technology. At the same time, our Doctors and staff enjoy taking the time to get to know our patients while providing personalized eye care to the Bonavista area residents.
Dr. Allan Jones was raised in Calgary and attended University in Calgary and Oregon. He practices in The Bonavista Eye Clinic, Olds Eyecare Clinic, and at the Rockyview Hospital, for over 30 years. He is the past president of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, with Canadian Vision Care. He’s been travelling the world yearly doing eye care projects for 30 years. He’s assisted in starting a new optometry school clinic in Malawi, Africa.Also he is the Canadian Director of Specs Eyetrain in Manila, Philippines. He enjoys full scope family optometry practice.
Dr. Allan Jones graduated in 1982 from Pacific University in Oregon after attending the University of Calgary. As an associate clinical professor he has been fortunate to teach numerous optometry students over the past 25 years. He also participates in the Sight Enhancement Clinic at the Rockyview Hospital, working with those with limited vision.
“Probably the most enjoyable eyecare is done in third world countries doing eye projects for Canadian Vision Care.”
Optometrist
Dayna Jones
Dr. Dayna Jones was raised in Calgary, Alberta. She began her University career at St. Mary’s College before entering into the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. She graduated with honors in 2007 after completing her externship at John D. Dingell Veterans Affair Medical Center, where she was exposed to a wide variety of eye pathology. Dr. Dayna currently works out of our Sundre and Bonavista locations. In addition to this she works at the Sight Enhancement clinic at the Rockyview Hospital helping individuals with low vision. She has participated in eye care charity projects in India, Guyana, Costa Rica and Africa and hopes to continue with her charitable work in the future. In her spare time
Dr. Dayna loves spending quality time with her two children and husband. She loves snowboarding, golfing and pretty much anything that has to do with being active and outdoors. Dr. Dayna has a special interest in children’s vision, low vision and speciality contact lenses. She is currently accepting all new patients.
Optometrist
Kathleen Murray
Dr. Kathleen Murray is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Dr. Murray is originally from the Drumheller area. She has been practicing in Alberta for 11 years and has spent the last 6 years in Calgary.
Dr. Murray has participated in eye care missions to Guatemala and Costa Rica sponsored through Canadian Vision Care. In her practice here in Calgary and Olds, she has a special interest in children’s vision care and contact lens patients.
Optometrist
Natalia Wessels
Originally from Costa Rica, Dr. Wessels is now proud to call Calgary home. She completed her Optometry degree (with honours) from the University “U Latina de Costa Rica” in 2003. She practiced there for 3 years before moving to Canada after which she became licensed in 2008. Since then, she has been practicing at Bonavista Eye Clinic and Olds Eyecare Clinic. Dr. Wessels is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Volunteering her time for charity has always been a high priority for Dr. Wessels. She has been involved in several eye care missions in Costa Rica and continues to support fundraising events to help these organizations.
Dr. Wessels has a special interest in pediatrics and contact lenses; however, she looks forward to providing thorough eye care to patients of all ages.
In her spare time, Dr. Wessels enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, Pieter, and two girls, Arianna and Julia.
Optometrist
Tanya Sitter
Dr. Tanya Sitter grew up in Airdrie and is now living in Carstairs, Alberta. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a BSc. in 2000. Following her desire to become involved in health care, Dr. Sitter went on to the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and graduated with honors in 2004. It was an easy decision to return to Alberta and join Olds Eyecare Clinic. In 2004, Dr. Sitter did her internship in Olds. She has been on several third world eyecare missions including Nepal, Guatemala, New Zealand, and Mexico. Dr. Sitter is currently serving as a council member on the Canadian Association of Optometry and has a special interest in pediatrics and dry eyes.
n her spare time, Tanya enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Mark, son Gavin,new baby boy, Kai and chocolate lab Beau. Olds Eyecare welcomes Dr. Tanya Sitter to the practice and she looks forward to seeing you in the near future. Tanya primarily works at our clinic in Olds, AB.
Optometrist
Brian Trump
Dr. Trump was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. Being the son of an Optometrist, he followed his father’s footsteps graduating from the School of Optometry in Waterloo, Ontario. After graduation, Dr. Trump practiced in Edmonton, Alberta and Brandon, Manitoba before settling in Calgary.
Dr. Trump is currently practicing in Calgary, which he attends weekly. Dr. Trumps practice interests are general optometry and contact lenses.
Optometrist
Lillian Rieck
Dr. Lillian Rieck grew up in Airdrie, Alberta. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. Through her internships in Olds, AB; Victoria, BC; and at a Veteran’s Affairs hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma she gained knowledge and experience in the management of ocular disease. Dr. Rieck is excited to be back in Olds as an optometrist!
Dr. Rieck enjoys all aspects of eye care and has a special interest in sports vision and visual rehabilitation post-concussion. She was the lead volunteer at the 2015 Parapan Am Games in visual impairment classification. Outside of optometry, Dr. Rieck is passionate about figure skating and has won 2 medals at the World Synchronized Skating Championships.
Optometrist
Ashley Firby
Ashley is originally from Windsor, Ontario where she obtained her degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor. She studied optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, followed by a residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. Subsequently, she achieved her fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry in Ocular Disease. Ashley is a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, Alberta College of Optometrists, and the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Ashley has a wide range of experience, including vision therapy and complex contact lens fits, as well as managing advanced ocular disease. Ashley enjoys and is experienced in caring for patients of all ages.
After practicing in Ontario for 6 years, Ashley moved to Okotoks in 2015 with her husband and young daughter to enjoy mountain life and to be closer to family. Ashley is a well-studied piano player which is apparent in her mean typing skills, and enjoys running and yoga.
Optometrist
Brenna Lyle
Dr. Brenna Lyle is happy to be back in her hometown after graduating with honours from the University of Waterloo Optometry program. Dr. Lyle started her university career at the University of Calgary where she graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Lyle pursued her love for travel before starting her studies again in Waterloo, Ontario. During school she was able to combine her passion for traveling and healthcare by participating in an eye care mission to Nicaragua and is looking forward to be a part of more in the future. In her last year of school, Dr. Lyle completed her externship at the St. Albans Veteran Hospital in New York specializing in ocular disease with an emphasis on the detection and management of glaucoma. Dr. Lyle is very excited to now serve the community she calls home and is eager to meet new patients and provide quality eye health care.