Our Eye Doctors
Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision—many of which do not always have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses, both as eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Meet our doctors:
Dr. Barry Lester
Dr. Lester was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. He received his Bachelor of Optometry degree from the University of Durban-Westville in South Africa in 1990. In 1994, he graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo, Ontario. In 2006, he recently completed a MSc. in Community Eye Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in London, UK.
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Dr. Trevor Kreke
Dr.Trevor Kreke was born in LaRonge, SK, and grew up in Logan Lake B.C. He received his B.Sc. with honours from the University of British Columbia in 1992 . He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1996 with his Doctor of Optometry degree. He completed an internship in Houston, TX, doing rotations with glaucoma, corneal and retinal subspecialists.
Dr. Kreke previously practised in Prince Rupert, BC, where he had a keen interest in ocular pathology. Beginning joint practice in the fall of 2003, Dr Kreke is enjoying Smithers where he lives with his wife, Lori.
In his spare time he enjoys skiing, hiking and squash.
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