Sheldon Pothier

Provider information

Description

Dr. Pothier was born in Pembroke, Ontario in 1961. He moved with his family to Yarmouth County in 1971, Nova Scotia has been home since then. Dr. Pothier studied science and optometry at the University of Waterloo. Upon graduation in 1986 he moved to Wolfville and formed a partnership with Dr. Tim Winslade. In 1998, Dr. Pothier completed a 100 hr Therapeutic Pharmaceutical course offered by the Pennsylvanian College of Optometry. In 2008, VisionCare partnered with FYidoctors with the goal of coming together with like-minded optometrists to form a strong, patient-centered, eye care practice.

Summary

Founded in Alberta in 2008 by a group of independent optometrists, FYidoctors has grown to be Canada's largest doctor-owned and professionally managed eye care provider with over 270 locations nationwide.   

 At FYidoctors, we believe that optimal eye health extends far beyond simply seeing clearly. While traditional eye care has long focused on correcting vision with glasses and contact lenses, modern optometry offers a wealth of preventive and therapeutic solutions that can transform not just how you see, but how you feel and function in daily life.