Dr. Terry Chalaturnyk graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1978 with the title of Doctor of Optometry. After graduation, he worked with Dr. Price in Kitchener, Ontario before moving to his home province of Manitoba. During this time, Terry gained experience in determining what kind of optometric practice he wanted to establish. In 1982 a small optometric practice was for sale in the town of Newmarket, just north of Toronto. It did not take long to realize that this area would be the place to establish his optometric practice as well as to raise his family.

The practice is located in the York Professional Building, 679 Davis Dr., Newmarket, across from Southlake Hospital. Originally encompassing only 600 sq ft, the practice has undergone 2 expansions, growing in size to 1200 sq ft, in 1987 and then to 3000 sq ft in 1997. The expansions provided the opportunity to better enable designation of specific areas for special testing, such as Optomap, OCT, and Visual Field Analyzer. Two additional doctor lanes were created to accommodate two associate doctors. Dr. Bridge is now continuing with the practice’s pursuit of excellence in eye care . In addition our optical frame area grew in size to accommodate well over 800 spectacle frames. Our on-site finishing lab provides us the opportunity to streamline spectacle delivery.

Dr. Chalaturnyk had envisioned right from the beginning an optometry practice in which his patients’ experience would encompass not just a “refractive” eye test, but a comprehensive visual assessment, including recommendations of treatments needed, such as corrective eyewear spectacles or contact lenses, medical referrals if required, laser co-management, and the hands on commitment and guarantee of excellence in patient care.

Dr. Allison Bridge graduated with honours from the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 2011. Previous to optometry, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences, graduating from Brock University on the Dean’s honour list. Dr. Bridge grew up in Shelburne, Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists as well as the Ontario Association of Optometrists. During her optometric training, Dr. Bridge had the opportunity to work alongside several ophthalmologists, locally in Newmarket as well as in Niagara Falls. Through these externships she gained valuable experience in the newest ocular disease treatments and in the pre- and post- operative care of cataract and laser surgery patients. She enjoys all aspects of providing comprehensive vision care to her patients and has a special interest in contact lenses and low vision rehabilitation. Dr. Bridge and her husband are excited to now call Newmarket their home and they look forward to being involved in the community. Dr. Bridge enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, playing volleyball and is currently a member of the Aurora Ladies Volleyball League.

After receiving an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from York University, Dr. Jenna Astorino earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, graduating as a member of the Dean's Honour List. Throughout her training, Dr. Astorino completed several internships that focused on ocular health and disease, therapeutics, binocular vision, sports vision, paediatrics, low vision, contact lenses, and refractive surgery co- management.