Our Doctors

With an undergraduate background in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Regina, Dr. Golemba pursued his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.  Educational interests in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision were enhanced through rotations in clinics in Waterloo and Houston, Texas.  While at the Houston Eye Associates in Texas, Dr. Golemba worked under a pediatric sub-specialist and also completed internships in retina and glaucoma.  Since convocation in 2001, Dr. Golemba practiced in Victoria and did locums throughout British Columbia until  2005, when he purchased Valley Vision Optometry from Dr. Stickle, who had been practicing here since 1960.  Since then, the office has been upgraded to include computerized recording, Eyemaginations educational software, Optomap retinal exams, digital photography.  2006 saw the opening of our Vision Training department for those with binocular vision anomalies and learning disorders.  Dr. Golemba completed his core education in this area from the Optometric Extension Program Curriculum in 2008.  In 2010, Valley Vision Optometry had a complete remodel of the interior and exterior office.  Separate from clinical duties, Dr. Golemba has also been a guest speaker at several conferences both in Canada and abroad.  When not at work, Dr. Golemba enjoys hiking and biking with his wife, Shannon, their children, Aiden and Sejal, and their pug dog, Max.  Dr. Golemba is committed to ensuring you have the best eye care experience and thanks you for choosing Valley Vision Optometry.

Dr. Eryou joins us as a new graduate of the University of Waterloo's Optometry program. She has a keen interest in vision training which she furthered during an internship in Auckland, New Zealand. In fact, it was through this internship that Dr. Eryou became aware of the vision training program at Valley Vision Optometry Clinic.
Her other primary care internship was in Stephenville, Newfoundland. In addition, Dr. Eryou completed an ocular health internship at a retina specialty clinic in Utah. Prior to practicing Optometry, Dr. Eryou performed breast cancer research in the Toronto General Hospital and osteoporosis research at the University of Toronto's Department of Nutritional Sciences. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Eryou enjoys training and running in marathons. Our new Doctor is very excited to be in the Alberni Valley and looks forward to serving each of you!