EYECARE KINGSTON - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the Qualified Staff
• Optometrist

Dr. Andrew Lewis was born in Ontario but spent most of his life living in Victoria BC. His father, an ophthalmologist who practiced in Owen Sound, introduced him to vision health at a very young age. He had the opportunity to work alongside both his parents in the ophthalmology clinic, as an ophthalmic assistant. His University education began at the University of Victoria where he graduated with honours degrees in both neural psychology and microbiology. He returned to his studies in Oregon earning his O.D. from the Pacific College of Optometry. He spent time training at an ophthalmology medical centre in rural Alaska, a veteran's hospital in Pennsylvania, a contact lens clinic in Minnesota and an ophthalmology surgery centre in Idaho. His professional interests include ocular disease management, primary care optometry, contact lenses and surgery co-management. Dr. Lewis could not be more excited about returning to Ontario to be closer to his family. When not working he enjoys playing hockey, soccer and practically anything outdoors. Dr. Lewis is honoured to be joining the impressive team at Eyecare Kingston. He looks forward to meeting you, and providing unique solutions to meet your specific visual needs.

Job Titles:

• Founder
• Member of the Qualified Staff
• Optometrist

Dr. Michael Lewis was born in Montreal but spent most of his early years in Owen Sound, Ontario. He was introduced to vision health at a very young age by his parents, who were both in the practice of ophthalmology. As a teenager he had the opportunity to work alongside his parents in the ophthalmology clinic, as an ophthalmic assistant & visual field technician. His University education began at the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with an honours bachelor of science degree in genetics, followed by a masters degree in molecular biology. He stayed at Western after graduation where he managed and performed research in a genetic/endocrinology lab dedicated to the study of breast cancer. During this time he enjoyed assisting in teaching undergraduate genetics courses and had the opportunity to publish several journal articles. He returned to his studies at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and graduated on the dean's honour list class of 2008. He began his optometry career in Victoria, BC where he was an associate for 2 years before returning to Ontario, to be closer to family. Dr. Lewis has been practicing full scope optometry in Kingston since January 2010 and is happy to call Kingston his home. He lives in Kingston's west end with his wife and two children. He enjoys playing soccer and golf when he's not spending time with his family.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Qualified Staff
• Optometrist