NuVue Optometry
NuVue Optometry is a locally owned Kelowna clinic, by Doctors Brad and Devin Almond. Our Doctors and staff create a warm, family friendly environment that ensures a personal experience. We are a full scope practice offering all optometric services including; glaucoma and diabetes co-management, dry eye management, macular degeneration and cataract assessment, as well as specialty contact lens fitting.
Using advanced technology for glaucoma and macular degeneration screening, we will provide a thorough eye health examination. Our dry eye clinic is available to determine the underlying cause of dry eyes and the appropriate management. Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art refractive technology, to design a precise and clear eyeglass prescription. Most single vision prescriptions can be crafted into your frames the same day, with our in-house edging lab. The optical dispensary at Nuvue Optometry has a frame for everyone. From high fashion to budget, funky to conservative, our optical will have a frame that fits your personality. Nuvue Optometry is always accepting new patients. We would love to get to know more people in our community, so whether you want to come book an appointment or drop in and say hi, our friendly doors are always open.
We're here to serve you & your eyes!
Meet The Optometrists
Dr. Brad Almond
Optometrist
Dr. Brad Almond (senior) graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1980 and received his Ocular Therapeutics certification from Northeastern University in 1993. He practiced in Calgary for 27 years and operated two advanced optometry clinics until his semi-retirement in 2007.
During that time, he was involved with the provincial and national optometry associations in various capacities, including government negotiations and legislation. He was editor of an optometry journal, and has been enlisted by ophthalmic industry providers to lecture and investigate new treatments and instruments, throughout his career. Dr. Almond was one of the co-founders of Canadian Vision Care, which provides charitable eye care to the underprivileged in the Caribbean.
He moved to the Okanagan in 2007 with his soul mate Esther, and their two amazing sons.
Dr. Devin Almond
Optometrist
Dr. Devin Almond is the second generation of eye doctors in the family. He graduated from UBCO with a BSc degree and went on to study optometry at Pacific University in Oregon. He graduated obtaining a Doctor of Optometry degree, with distinction, in 2014.
His clinical internships included specialty contact lens clinics and a rotation at the Spokane Veterans Hospital, where he has had extensive experience with vision and eye disorders. Devin brings to the practice a special interest in contacts, dry eye treatment and co-management of eye disease.
He is married to his beautiful and talented wife Olivia (a pharmacist) and they both look forward to living and practicing in the Okanagan.
To learn more about Dr. Devin Almond, read this interview posted in Kelowna Now.
Dr Maegan Folk
Optometrist
Dr. Maegan Folk was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with distinction, at the University of Regina, and obtained her Doctor of Optometry in 2014 at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She completed four clinical internships that broadened her knowledge in ocular disease. This well prepared her for her first job where she spent five years as the Lead Optometrist and saw patients of all ages, treated a variety of ocular diseases and co-managed patients with local ophthalmologists. Her professional interests include family practice, geriatric care, ocular disease, dry eye treatment and contact lenses.
Outside of the office, she thoroughly enjoys downhill skiing, boating, road biking and volleyball. She also values spending quality time with family and friends.
She had the privilege of working with Dr. Devin Almond in the past and is excited to join his professional team with Dr. Brad Almond. Together they will integrate updated medical management strategies and advanced technology into practice.