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. 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. 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. Amy 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. Carisbrooke Macnab was born and raised in Saskatoon. She played competitive hockey and is an alumnus of the Flyers, Comets, AAA Stars, and spent her Grade 12 year playing junior hockey with the Okanagan Hockey Academy before graduating from Penticton Secondary School. She returned to Saskatoon and joined the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

While at the University of Saskatchewan, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (Great Distinction) in 2019 and Bachelor of Science in Toxicology (High Honours) in 2020. She was accepted to Midwestern University (Glendale) Arizona College of Optometry in 2020 and completed her Optometry degree in 2024.

During Dr. Macnab’s internships she was able to complete rotations at Art of Optik’s in Wayzata, Minnesota; Tallahassee Veterans Affairs Hospital in Florida and OMNI Atlanta in Georgia. At these sites, Dr. Macnab was able to gain invaluable experience and knowledge about full scope practice.

After graduation Dr. Macnab returned to her hometown of Saskatoon and joined YXE Vision Group in early 2025. Dr. Macnab enjoys all aspects of optometry but has special interest in ocular disease prevention and dry eye disease.

Dr. Macnab loves spending time with her family and two dogs, spending time outdoors, traveling and continues to play hockey.

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