Broadway Eyecare is a Proud Member of the YXE Vision Group in Saskatoon

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. Natalie Poole grew up on a farm outside of Naicam, Saskatchewan.  She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan before enrolling in the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo.

After completing externships in clinical sites across North America, Dr. Poole graduated with honours in 2012 and was awarded the General Proficiency Medal as well as the Medical Optics General Proficiency Award First Prize. Dr. Poole then joined the YXE Vision Group and is happy to make Saskatoon her home along with her husband, Damjan and beloved boxer, Frankie.

Dr. Poole takes pride in practicing full scope optometry with special interests in ocular disease prevention, contact lenses, and laser refractive surgery co-management. She has taught ocular disease management and skills sessions to family physicians and emergency medicine physicians in Saskatoon and also speaks with community groups regarding the importance of routine eye exams. Her latest academic endeavour is completing an Executive Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on health care leadership.

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Dr. David Sherin grew up in Saskatoon. He studied bioinformatics at the University of Saskatchewan before being accepted to the University of Waterloo’s Doctor of Optometry program, finishing in 2008.

After graduating, Dr. Sherin had the pleasure to practice optometry in Saskatoon for 5 years. Dr. Sherin moved to Edmonton, AB then Kelowna, BC while his wife Danielle completed her graduate studies and residency.

In 2019, Dr. Sherin returned to Saskatoon to practice with the YXE Vision Group. Areas of professional interest include ocular disease treatment and prevention, contact lens fitting, and myopia control – to slow or prevent the progression of nearsightedness.

Dr. Sherin is fluent in French and can perform eye exams in French if needed. Dr Sherin finds relaxation in cooking, eating and in travel. He likes to swim, especially in lakes and oceans. He is a novice gardener. Dr. Sherin and his wife Danielle delight in the companionship of a lovely boxer – Boson.

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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. 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.