The Optometry Team
Dr. Yves Bastien, Optometrist
- 1974 degree from École d’optométrie (school of optometry), Université de Montréal
- 1976–1992 Mentor for interns in private clinic, in collaboration with European Society of Optometry
and Institut d’Optique Raymond Tibaut of Brussells. Hosted 84 students for 3–6-month internships - 1981–1989 Optometrist-advisor to Quebec ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (ministry of health and social services)
- 1982 Initial training in ocular pharmacology
- 1988 Doctor of Optometry
- 1995 Earned permit to use diagnostic drugs
- 1995–2006 Member of GROF, the Groupe de recherche en optométrie fonctionnelle (functional optometry research group), along with optometrists Nathalie Mazur, Jean-Pierre Lagacé, Carole Melançon and Guy Duchemin
- 2001 Qualified to prescribe therapeutic drugs in optometry
- 2003 Law regulating optometry allows qualified personnel with permit to prescribe therapeutic medications
1974– Optometrist in private practice, first with Armand R. Bastien, then with Nathalie Mazur. General practitioner with particular interest in vision therapy, orthokeratology and functional optometry.
Has given lectures and seminars in Quebec, the USA, Europe and Australia.
Dr. Nathalie Mazur, Optometrist
- 1991 Doctor of Optometry, from École d’optométrie (school of optometry), Université de Montréal
- 1994–2003 mentor for interns in private clinic with Institut d’Optique Raymond Tibaut in Brussels and Université de Paris-Sud
- 1995 Earned permit to use diagnostic medications
- 1995–2006 Member of GROF, the Groupe de recherche en optométrie fonctionnelle (functional optometry research group) with optometrists Yves Bastien, Jean-Pierre Lagacé, Carole Melançon and Guy Duchemin
- 1998–2001 Elected to Board of Ordre des optométristes du Québec (OOQ — Quebec association of optometrists)
- 1999 Qualified to prescribe therapeutic medicines in optometry
- 1998– Member of OOQ Clinical Files Committee
- 1998–2002 Member of OOQ Orthoptics Committee
- 2001– Member of OOQ Professional Practice Committee
- 2003 Law regulating optometry allows qualified personnel with permit to prescribe therapeutic medications
1991– Optometrist in private practice alongside Dr. Yves Bastien General practitioner with particular interest in visual therapy and functional optometry
1998– Has lectured at Centre de perfectionnement et de recherche en optométrie (CPRO — centre for professional development and research in optometry), Centre Mackay, Centre d'évaluation neuropsychologique et d'orientation pédagogique (CENOP — centre for neuropsychological evaluation and educational guidance), etc.
Our Technicians
“My name is Robert Martel, and I’m an Ophthalmic Lens Technician. I’ve worked in this field since 1982, and with Drs. Bastien and Mazur, Optometrists, since 2001. I cut and mount lenses, adjust glasses, and am responsible for buying our frames and ophthalmic lenses. I look forward to serving you!”
Robert Martel
Ophthalmic Lens Technician
“Hi, my name is Ginette Leclerc, and I’m a Contact Lens Technician. I have a diploma from the École libre d’optométrie, Clinique de Montréal. I’ve worked at the clinic for 30 years, and was fortunate enough to work with and learn from Dr. Armand Bastien, optometrist and founder of the clinic.”
Ginette Leclerc
Contact Lens Technician
“Hello, my name is Simon Lanctôt, and I’ve been a Vision Therapy Technician with Drs. Bastien and Mazur, Optometrists, since 2007. I have a diploma in Recreation Management. I really enjoy teaching the different vision therapy exercise programs. I adapt the exercises to fit the patient's profile, no matter their age. Helping people read more easily or function more effectively in their daily tasks is my pride and joy. I hope to meet you — and, even better, help you soon!”
Simon Lanctôt
Vision Therapy Technician
Optometric Assistants Our assistants welcome you at Reception, answer the telephones, prepare you for your visual-field examination, guide you in choosing frames, and teach you how to insert, remove, handle and care for your contact lenses. The final choice of frames and advice for new contact lens wearers is supervised by your optometrist.
“I’ve been working at the clinic since 2008. I especially like helping people. I try to find the best solution for each particular need.”
Juliana Ferreira,
Optometric Assistant
“I’ve worked as an Optometric Assistant since 2010. I like working and growing in a stimulating environment, and having the opportunity to help people directly. Our team members work hand-in-hand with the optometrists and technicians.”
Émilie Beaulac-Chapdelaine,
Optometric Assistant
“I’ve worked as an Optometric Assistant since 2010. My work in the clinic allows me to interact with people in the field of health and to work with the public, both of which I enjoy.”
Irina Sabadus,
Optometric Assistant