Warman Eyecare is a Proud Part of the YXE Vision Group

Dr. Laforge was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and received a bachelor’s degree in Physiology in 2009 before moving on to the University of Waterloo School of Optometry where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2013.

After practicing in North Battleford for 3 years, Dr. Laforge is excited to be back in Saskatoon at Broadway Eyecare, Warman Eyecare and Stonebridge Eyecare. He enjoys practicing full scope optometry and continuing his lifelong learning as vision science advances. He is also very interested in promoting optometry worldwide and ensuring that the most under-privileged receive the care that they need. He has experience providing eye care in several developing countries in Central America and Africa, and continues to strive to make a difference going forward.

He enjoys travel, spending time at the lake, canoeing, skiing and being active in many sports around the city.

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Dr. Prestupa (nee Holinaty) was born and raised in Saskatoon. She graduated from Marion M. Graham Collegiate Institute in 2004 and went on to complete her undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Saskatchewan.

She was accepted to the University of Waterloo in 2007, where she graduated with honours from the Doctor of Optometry program in 2011. She was also awarded the L. M. Newell Clinical Optometry Prize and the A. W. Cole Award for Clinical Excellence. She then moved back to Saskatoon and began practicing optometry at Pinehouse Eyecare, Stonebridge Eyecare, Warman Eyecare and most recently Broadway Eyecare. Outside of work, she and her husband are kept busy with their two young kids.

Dr. Prestupa enjoys all aspects of full scope optometry, with a special interest in children’s vision, contact lenses and laser refractive surgery co-management. She is also excited to be able to provide her patients with the newest technology in diagnostic equipment, such as the Optomap and OCT.

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Dr. Kirkpatrick was born and raised in Saskatoon. She attended the University of Saskatchewan where she studied Anatomy & Cell Biology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 2007, and a Master of Science in 2009.

She was accepted into Optometry at the University of Waterloo and graduated with honours in 2013. While studying optometry, Dr. Kirkpatrick had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador in 2011 to provide eye exams and donated glasses to people who would not otherwise have access to eye care.

Dr. Kirkpatrick moved back to Saskatoon in 2013 and joined the YXE Vision Group, where she enjoys practicing full scope optometry, with a special interest in children’s vision. She and her husband have two wonderful kids together.

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Dr. Gerwing was born and raised in Saskatoon and completed her undergrad at the University of Saskatchewan. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Pharmacology before being accepted into the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 2019.

After completing of her Doctor of Optometry from ICO in 2023, she returned home to start her career with YXE Vision Group. Dr. Gerwing practices primarily at Pinehouse Eyecare, Broadway Eyecare, Warman Eyecare, and Brighton Eyecare. She enjoys practicing fully scope optometry with a special interest in children’s vision, contact lenses, laser refractive surgery co-management, and ocular disease prevention.

Outside of work, Dr. Gerwing enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Jess Witzel was born and raised in Saskatoon. She completed her Bachelor of Science (honours) in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2009 at the University of Saskatchewan. She went on to get her Doctor of Optometry (honours) at the University of Waterloo in 2013.

Jess was fortunate to be chosen as Valedictorian of her graduating class and especially enjoyed interdisciplinary care during her schooling.

She is thrilled to be practicing in Saskatoon at Stonebridge Eyecare. She loves family time and can typically be found outside with her husband and daughter or drinking coffee.

Dr. Witzel enjoys full scope optometric practice and public speaking. She has spoken at schools (elementary and university) and to the public.

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Dr. Scharback was born and raised in Saskatoon. She attended the University of Saskatchewan where she studied Microbiology and Immunology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 2012. In 2016 she was awarded her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo, graduating with Honours. During her final year of training, Dr. Scharback travelled to Kingston, Jamaica to intern with the Foundation for International Self-Help (F.I.S.H) Medical Clinic to provide eye care to those in need.

Dr. Scharback enjoys practicing full scope optometry and is excited to return home and provide eye care to you and your family.

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Dr. Walters grew up in Regina where he attended the University of Regina for his undergraduate studies in biology. In 1989 he was accepted into the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo where he graduated with honours in 1993.

He furthered his training in the management and treatment of ocular disease at Northeast State University in Oklahoma in 1993. Since graduating, he has enjoyed practicing Optometry with the YXE Vision Group in Saskatoon and Warman.

Dr. Walters and his wife have three children and enjoy traveling and having family time together.
In the Spring of 2024, Dr. Walters made the decision to retire from optometry. He wishes to express his deepest gratitude for the trust and support that has been given to him throughout the years. He looks forward to new beginnings, pursuing aspirations, spending time with loved ones, and embarking on new adventures. He puts his utmost trust in the quality care provided by the rest of the optometry team at YXE vision to continue to provide exceptional eye care to those that have entrusted him over the years.