Dr. Ross McKenzie, Optometrist

• Co-founder of eye-bar
• Hails from Saskatchewan (spent his summers on a farm!)
• Graduated from Pacific University in Portland
• Builds concrete furniture
• Cheers loudly and proudly as an Oilers fan

Dr. Ross McKenzie has traveled a long ways from the farm fields of his childhood. Before arriving in Alberta, he practiced optometry in Hawaii, Alaska and the deserts of Arizona. If he weren’t from Saskatchewan, he’d be in Hollywood.

Patients love Dr. Ross McKenzie’s legendary sense of humour and very professional approach to eye-care. He knowledge runs deep from expertise in pediatrics (kids!), laser eye surgery and emergency eye-care. 

Tweet! Tweet! Dr. Ross McKenzie is really getting into Twitter. Follow him @DrRossMcKenzie

Dr. Amy Bakelaar, Optometrist

• Co-founder of eye-bar
• Shoe Connoisseur
• Graduate of the University of Waterloo
• World Traveler (ask for stories!)
• Loves hiking in the mountains: Mount Kilimanjaro, the Andes, the Alps, and of course the Rockies!

Dr. Amy Bakelaar is better known simply as Dr. Amy – it’s better suited to her fun personality. Originally from Ontario, Dr. Amy moved to Edmonton on a whim in 1999 and decided to stay because she loved the long summer nights, endless festivals and all the sporting activities.

Patients respect Dr. Amy for her extensive optometric knowledge and her great shoe collection. Plus, Dr. Amy has a big heart; she frequently boards a plane to participate in multidisciplinary medical missions to remote areas such as Bolivia and India.

Dr. Ruby Mangat, Optometrist

• Graduate of the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts
• Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi
• She’s a soccer star!
• Mom of the cutest little boy

Over the past few years, Dr. Ruby Mangat has traveled coast-to-coast providing eye care from ocular diseases in Prince Rupert, BC to providing pre-and post-cataract surgical care and contact lens specialty and training in east Boston.

Here at eye-bar, we are so happy Dr. Mangat landed in Sherwood Park.  She is incredibly experienced in multifocal contacts lenses fitting and ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and co-management of glaucoma. 

When Dr. Mangat is providing you the best possible eye care, she’s probably enjoying the outdoors with her husband and son.



Luke, Licensed Optician

• Is of European origin and speaks four languages
• NAIT and University of Alberta Graduate
• Collects shoes and eyewear (ofcourse!)
• Seems to subsist solely on applesauce and protein powder. 

As a Licensed Optician, Luke is an expert of technical precision. He’ll work with you to ensure your lenses are exactly correct giving you the best vision possible.

But here’s why we love Luke: He’s got really great style. Luke’s been styling people for 15 years because he really believes in putting one’s best face forward. He’ll put you in the best frames for your face and your lifestyle.

And trust us, you’ll love Luke so much, soon you’ll join the rest of his adoring fans and be popping by the store just to visit.

Megan, Eyewear Wizard

• Is of Lithuanian heritage
• Reads fashion magazines (non-stop!)
• Studied Latin
• Has caught the travel bug (it’s infectious!)

Megan is a lifetime resident of Sherwood Park and knows everything there is to know about the Park. Seriously. Ask her.

Megan loves fashion – and it’s not all about trends. Megan believes in personal style, especially when it comes to choosing eyewear and sunglasses for you. Making people look better, feel good and see better is her favourite part about training to be an optician. 

Megan also has a keen interest in the medical field. The health of your eyes matter just as much as your style – whether in contacts or glasses.