60 years is a long time. Over the years, we’ve helped children and adults see better, helped find the perfect pair of frames for thousands of great customers, and made a a positive impact on our local community.
Our practice was started by Cy Glover in the 1940s, who was later joined by Dr. Bill Owens. In the early 1960’s, Dr. Daryl Abraham joined Dr. Owens, and they practiced together for many years. Patients still recall climbing the long staircase to the “Owens and Abraham” office on Seymour Street.
In 1986, the practice moved to the medical-dental building on Nicola Street and 3rd Avenue’s corner. After 30 years in that location, Nicola Eye Care was bursting at the seams.
Our new office location opened in August 2016. With an additional 1000 square feet, we’ve had the opportunity to incorporate cutting-edge eye care technology into our practice. Patients with mobility challenges have easy access to our facilities through level-entry from the street with ample parking.
We can’t wait to see what the next 60 years bring us!
Dr. Nicolas von Dehn BSc., OD graduated from Pacific University Optometry School in 1996 and has been with Nicola Eye Care ever since. He practices full scope optometry with specialties in orthokeratology and special needs children.
Optometrist
RAJESH NARANG
Dr. Narang completed his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from the University of British Columbia in 2000. He then went on to study optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts graduating in 2004. Dr. Narang joined Nicola Eye Care in July 2005.
He enjoys all areas of optometry but takes a strong interest in diagnosing and treating eye disease. For those patients not fluent in English, Dr. Narang is able to do exams in Punjabi.
Optometrist
ANN BYARD
Dr. Byard is originally from Southwestern Ontario. She has a diploma in Advertising Art from Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology. After working in computer graphics for several years, she returned to school and graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1994. A love of the outdoors brought she and her husband to the west, and she joined the practice in Kamloops after graduation.
She is proud to be part of the smart, dedicated team at Nicola Eye Care and of the high quality of eye care we are able to provide. She loves interacting with patients every day, and developing relationships with them over the years. Dr. Byard says it is incredible to be a true multi-generational optometrist.
Dr. Byard feels so fortunate to have raised her two daughters in the amazing community of Kamloops. When she’s not in the office caring for our patients, you can find her out enjoying the many wonderful recreational activities available in Kamloops.